Biased birth sex ratios of mammals and birds in zoos
Autor: Oscar Garcia Miranda
Autores adicionales: Oscar G. Miranda, Fernando Colchero, José O. Valdebenito, Diego Cortez, Dalia A. Conde, Ivett Pipoly, András Liker, Balázs Vági, Mads F. Bertelsen, Albus Kilili, Araxi O. Urrutia, Tamás Székely
Publicado en: Scientific Reports
Fecha de publicación: 23 de septiembre de 2025
DOI/ISSN/ISBN: 10.1038/s41598-025-05039-4
Visualizaciones: 18
Resumen
Birth sex ratio biases threaten small zoo populations, varying by clade and predicted by traits (SSD, clutch size, mating system). Analysis of 453 species found 30 flagships at risk, underscoring the need to integrate biology into conservation planning.