Abstract:

Père David’s deer is the unique animal of China,is among the first class national protected animals,and is the Extinct in the Wild of IUCN.We analyzed the conservation population breeding status,achievements of Père David’s deer’s ex-situ conservation status in China.We found that the genetic diversity was poor,disease effecting was serious,effective population was small,population density was high,habitat condition was poor,natural enemies were less,technology,standards and specifications of the population management were of lack,etc.In order to better protect this endemic species in China,we should further standardize their conservation patterns,implement and perfect national management plan as a whole,establish ex-situ conservation and management system,health monitoring and evaluation system,etc.,and suggest that national output and gene exchange management should be carried out,the number of target population be increased to expand the establishment of effective population,more nature reserves be built,hunting system be set up community co-management plan formulated,development of ecological tourism of Père David’s deer boosted,etc.

Key words: Elaphurus advidianus, ex-situ conservation, conservation patterns, integrated, management