Reintroduction

Under reintroduction or Ausgewöhnung is the process, animals that have lived in captivity again gradually get used to a life in the wild, with a view to permanent settlement and self- reproduction.

In animals that were born in zoos or wildlife parks, which usually happens to safeguard certain species from extinction or to restore the original biodiversity. Mammals and birds are significantly larger extent than you thought they were just a decade or two, dependent on learning from parents or other experienced animals. In addition to learning certain food sources for identifying danger and enemies ( predators ) is important. Because certain animals form traditions, even those the zoo animals have to be taught. The best example is the learning of certain migration routes of some migratory birds like geese birds or bald ibis.

Examples of successful reintroduction programs

• Bearded Vulture in the Alps
• Griffon vulture in the Massif Central
• European bison in the Bialowieza National Park
• European beaver in Bavaria
• European lynx in Switzerland

Examples of ongoing reintroduction projects

• Orangutans in Borneo, Indonesia
• Przewalski horses in Mongolia
• Waldrapps in Austria and Italy and in Morocco
• Zwerggans in Scandinavia and Germany
• European lynx in the Harz National Park
• Ural Owl in Bohemian Forest
• Mhorrgazelle in North Africa
• Bison in the North Rhine -Westphalian Rothaargebirge
• European pond turtle in Lower Saxony

A special case Heck cattle in Oostvaardersplassen is, because it is not is real wild animals, but pets that you want to do wild animal-like again by Dedomestikation.