What is the primary purpose of SSP programs involving Pallas cats in US zoos?
Answer
To manage the captive population and maintain genetic diversity
AZA accredited zoos participate in cooperative breeding programs like the Species Survival Plan (SSP) primarily to manage the captive population effectively, serving as a safeguard against catastrophic loss in the wild by maintaining genetic diversity.
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