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National <strong>Zoo</strong> Conservation & Research Centre<br />

A few years ago the Conservation & Research Centre at the National <strong>Zoo</strong> in Washington made a<br />

commitment to establish a research program which focuses on rare and endangered equids. While the<br />

programm is already looking at Przewalski’s horses, Persian onagers and now Grevy’s <strong>zebra</strong>, the Centre is<br />

planning a focus on Hartmann’s <strong>mountain</strong> <strong>zebra</strong>. Research will include non-invasive hormone monitoring,<br />

assessment of uterine health (ultrasound and biopsies), longitudinal monitoring of ovarian activity<br />

(ultrasonography), semen collection by electroejaculation and sperm cryopreservation, control of ovulation<br />

and artificial insemination. A major limitation has so far been a lack of animals. While the National <strong>Zoo</strong> is in<br />

the process of setting up their own Hartmann breeding group, there is potential for collaborative projects not<br />

only with other US zoos, but also EEP institutions.<br />

For further information on this research, please contact:<br />

Budhan Pukazhenthi, B.V.Sc., Ph.D.<br />

Center for Species Survival<br />

Conservation & Research Center<br />

Smithsonian's National <strong>Zoo</strong>logical Park<br />

1500 Remount Road<br />

Front Royal, VA 22630<br />

Phone: +1 540 635-6591<br />

Fax: +1 540 635-6506<br />

PukazhenthiB@si.edu<br />

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