translocation
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Unlike knots, which tighten under pulling forces and typically disappear quickly, plectonemes can grow larger and remain present throughout the entire translocation process.
From Science Daily
“The Kasungu translocations were not well planned,” said Hart, noting that locals weren’t adequately consulted, warned or trained to cope with an increased elephant population.
The England Species Reintroductions Taskforce, an independent advisory group, guides conservation and species translocation efforts.
From BBC
“In the past this may have been to supplement stocks, plant fish or plan around water diversions or dams,” he said, “but in the modern era, rescues and translocations are used as management tools.”
From Los Angeles Times
She is also working on a progress report of current translocations.
From Los Angeles Times
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