CONSERVATION BIOLOGY OF THREATENED SPECIES

- Assessment and in-situ and ex-situ conservation of populations of Sahel-Saharan ungulates and their habitats - Trophic ecology, behaviour and sustainable management of native and exotic ungulates We analyze the ecological characteristics of the environment, social structures of animals and factors affecting reproductive success, population dynamics and associated adaptive processes, trophic interactions and health status of populations. We also evaluate the effect of captivity on animal stress and its consequences at the behavioral, physiological and well-being levels. Where appropriate, we will propose palliative / corrective measures. . We are particularly interested in the study of the human factor in the evolution-conservation of the study species. Ex-situ conservation: Conservation program for threatened North African ungulates in the Experimental Farm "La Hoya" of EEZA, and European captive breeding program (EEP/EAZA).