Research on reproduction is essential for captive breeding of endangered carnivore species

摘要: Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has great potential for conservation, but its successful application in captive breeding programmes of endangered species is often compromised by limited background on species' biology. Although carnivore benefit from knowledge obtained domesticated (dogs, cats and ferrets), the focus research different. In pet animals, reproduction mainly been focused ovarian function contraception, although substantial progress also made field vitro embryo production, transgenic embryos cloning to aid relevant medical models. species, however, should characterizing traits (cyclicity seasonality) unravel species-specific endocrine principles physiology. Based this knowledge, it crucial enhance ability manipulate female cycles, especially those recipients. Furthermore, conducted molecular cellular mechanisms gamete development, as well cryopreservation protocols gametes embryos, required implementation advanced ART wild carnivores. This review will provide a summary state art with contributing conservation