| Description |
1 online resource (14 minutes) |
| Series |
60 Minutes |
| Summary |
A report on zoos' use of computerized matchmaking to calculate ideal couplings and prevent the loss of genetic diversity among the animals as typically occurs through inbreeding. Also covered are the controversial practices of administering contraceptives to genetically undesirable animals and culling (euthanizing) them. Includes interviews with: Amanda Lawless, population zoologist; Ron Kagan, CEO, Detroit Zoo; Bob Lacy, geneticist, Chicago Zoological Society; Megan Ross, VP, Lincoln Park Zoo; Dr. Mike Adkessan, Lincoln Park Zoo; Bengt Holst, director of research and conservation, Copenhagen Zoo |
| Notes |
"50th anniversary season" |
| Performer |
Reporter: Lesley Stahl ; interviewees: Ron Kagan, Bob Lacy, Dr. Mike Adkessan, Bengt Holst |
| Notes |
In English |
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Title from resource description page (viewed February 05, 2024) |
| Subject |
Zoo animals -- Breeding
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Inbreeding -- Prevention
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Zoo animals -- Genetic engineering
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Animal contraception.
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Euthanasia of animals.
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| Genre/Form |
Television news programs.
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Téléjournaux.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Stahl, Lesley, on-screen presenter, interviewer
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Zuberbühler, Nieves, producer
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Finkelstein, Shari, producer
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CBS Corp., publisher.
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CBS News Productions, production company.
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CBS Entertainment (Firm), production company.
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