2019 Translocation Symposium Videos
These recordings capture presentations and discussions from experts across conservation, wildlife health, and land management sectors, exploring the science, policy, and practice of wildlife translocations in Australia.
The symposium highlights lessons learned, emerging challenges, and best-practice approaches to support the safe and effective movement of wildlife for conservation and recovery programs.
2019 videos were made available with the help of: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation – an Australian Government initiative.
Restoring lost and damaged ecosystems: the role of reintroductions
Presented by speaker Carl Jones, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
A Disease Risk Analysis Framework for Wildlife Translocations
Presented by speaker Richard Jakob Hoff.
Ecology of infectious disease and wildlife translocations
Presented by speaker Bruce Rideout, San Diego Zoo
Genetic considerations in translocations of threatened species
Presented by speaker Andrew Weeks, University of Melbourne
Wildlife Nutrition & Translocation Considerations
Presented by speaker Ellen S. Dierenfeld, University of Melbourne.
Behaviour and Welfare Considerations in Conservation
Presented by speaker Benjamin Pitcher, Taronga Conservation Society Australia.
Restoring Mammalian Biodiversity to Booderee National Park
Presented by speaker Nick Dexter, Parks Australia.
Ex-Situ Amphibian Conservation
A case study in Australian amphibian translocation. Presented by speaker Michael McFadden, Taronga Conservation Society Australia.
Health Evaluations for Conservation Translocations
Practical limitations and logistical challenges. Presented by speaker Tim Portas, Zoo & Wildlife Veterinary Conservancy.