An ethical decalogue for the reintroduction of species to urban habitats

Reintroduction of species to their former habitats -after they have been built upon- will become more important as urbanization increases worldwide, but it should follow ethical guidelines. Here I propose ten guidelines that exclude species that threaten human life, health and property; protect organisms from significant suffering; provides them with proper habitat and assistance; includes experimental protocols, and is based on information gathered according to scientific standards

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Main Author: Monge-Nájera, Julián
Format: Digital revista
Language:eng
Published: Universidad Estatal a Distancia, Costa Rica 2018
Online Access:https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/2048
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Summary:Reintroduction of species to their former habitats -after they have been built upon- will become more important as urbanization increases worldwide, but it should follow ethical guidelines. Here I propose ten guidelines that exclude species that threaten human life, health and property; protect organisms from significant suffering; provides them with proper habitat and assistance; includes experimental protocols, and is based on information gathered according to scientific standards