GUWAHATI: State Zoo and Botanical Garden has decided to carry out the conservation breeding of the five endangered species Rhino, Golden Languer, Golden Cat, Sherrow and Grey Peacock Pheasant in the zoo. In conservation breeding, animals are left to breed in human controlled environments with restricted settings such as wildlife reserves and zoos. And when there is sufficient natural habitat to support new individuals is attained then the animals are released to the wild. The Central Zoo Authority, Delhi, has identified 30 endangered species all over India for conservation breeding. Speaking to this reporter, Pradipto Baruah, Assistant Conservator Forest, said, “The animals which are selected as the endangered species will be left for breeding without any human interference. And when there will be sufficient breeding stock, they will be released in their suitable habitat based on their adaptability.” Explaining about the necessity of conservation breeding, Baruah said, “Conservation breeding may provide a mean for conserving species that may not survive in the world”. According to Baruah, in this process, the authorities will take into account that the species are demographically and genetically healthy, ensuring that reproduction is reliably successful, protecting the population against diseases, preserving the gene pool to avoid the problems of inbreeding. Enclosures have been identified for this purpose where the animals can breed. Moreover, the State zoo authorities as a part of animal exchange programme will bring animals from Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Patna and Bhagawan Birsa Biological Park, Ranchi. Two stripped Hynas and two mute Swans in exchange of one common Leopard and two Leopard cats. “We have submitted the proposal to the Central Zoo Authority and if the proposal is accepted, we will bring the animals by December,” Baruah added.