Otter (Lutrinae) Care Manual - Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Otter (Lutrinae) Care Manual - Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Otter (Lutrinae) Care Manual - Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zoos</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Aquariums</strong> 106<br />
<strong>Otter</strong> (<strong>Lutrinae</strong>) <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Manual</strong><br />
17. Inherently dangerous wild animals or invasive species should not be dispositioned to the pet trade<br />
or those unqualified to care for them.<br />
18. Under no circumstances should any primates be dispositioned to a private individual or to the pet<br />
trade.<br />
19. Fish <strong>and</strong> aquatic invertebrate species that meet ANY <strong>of</strong> the following are inappropriate to be<br />
disposed <strong>of</strong> to private individuals or the pet trade:<br />
a. species that grow too large to be housed in a 72-inch long, 180 gallon aquarium (the largest tank<br />
commonly sold in retail stores)<br />
b. species that require extraordinary life support equipment to maintain an appropriate ex-situ<br />
environment (e.g., cold water fish <strong>and</strong> invertebrates)<br />
c. species deemed invasive (e.g., snakeheads)<br />
d. species capable <strong>of</strong> inflicting a serious bite or venomous sting (e.g., piranha, lion fish, blue-ringed<br />
octopus)<br />
e. species <strong>of</strong> wildlife conservation concern<br />
20. When dispositioning specimens managed by a PMP, institutions should consult with the PMP<br />
manager.<br />
21. Institutions should consult WCMC-approved RCPs when making disposition decisions.<br />
V(b). Disposition Requirements – Dead Specimens: Dead specimens (including animal parts <strong>and</strong><br />
samples) are only to be disposed <strong>of</strong> from an AZA member institution's collection if the following conditions<br />
are met:<br />
1. Dispositions <strong>of</strong> dead specimens must meet the requirements <strong>of</strong> all applicable local, state, federal<br />
<strong>and</strong> international regulations <strong>and</strong> laws.<br />
2. Maximum utilization is to be made <strong>of</strong> the remains, which could include use in educational programs<br />
or exhibits.<br />
3. Consideration is given to scientific projects that provide data for species management <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
conservation.<br />
4. Records (including ownership information) are to be kept on all dispositions, including animal body<br />
parts, when possible.<br />
5. SSP <strong>and</strong> TAG necropsy protocols are to be accommodated ins<strong>of</strong>ar as possible.<br />
VI. Transaction Forms: AZA member institutions will develop transaction forms to record animal<br />
acquisitions <strong>and</strong> dispositions. These forms will require the potential recipient or provider to adhere to the<br />
AZA Code <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Ethics, the AZA Acquisition/Disposition Policy, <strong>and</strong> all relevant AZA <strong>and</strong><br />
member policies, procedures <strong>and</strong> guidelines. In addition, transaction forms must insist on compliance with<br />
the applicable laws <strong>and</strong> regulations <strong>of</strong> local, state, federal <strong>and</strong> international authorities.