Animal husbandry saves species
Citizen Conservation – working together against species extinction. People from animal husbandry, science and civil society save endangered species through conservation breeding.
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The extinction of species is one of the most visible symptoms of the threatening development on earth. The positive news is that everyone can make a tangible contribution to stopping the disaster. The extinction of species is one of the most visible symptoms of the threatening development on earth. The positive news is that everyone can make a tangible contribution to stopping the disaster.
Citizen Conservation brings together people who want to do something. As a coordinated conservation breeding program, Citizen Conservation turns citizens into conservationists, guides, inspires, creates knowledge and saves species from extinction.
News & Features
Robert’s Cichlid
The cichlid species from Ghana is critically endangered. Keeping this rare freshwater fish, which has a unique reproductive strategy, in captivity ensures its survival.
Animal population overview 2/2025 – Breeding by the numbers
With the cut-off date of 1 November 2025, CC once again presented its half-yearly inventory overview. The conclusion: it is growing and thriving! And: there is still much to be…
True crime in the mountains
A crime story with a happy ending – hopefully. Around 50 Alpine Salamanders fell victim to a crime and could now lay the foundation for saving the ‘Amphibian of the Year 2026’.……
CC calendar 2026 – species conservation month by month
The first CC calendar is now available. It focuses on twelve endangered species – species conservation right on your own wall!
Time for reinforcement – New Colleague for the Citizen Conservation Team
A fish woman for amphibians and reptiles: Julia Bindl joined the CC team as species manager in April 2025.
Citizen conservation against bans on keeping dangerous animals
In North Rhine-Westphalia, the restrictive Dangerous Animals Act is to be extended or even tightened. Citizen Conservation opposes this in the interests of species, animal and…
Reopening of the terrarium at Leipzig Zoo with CC
Snip, snip: The venerable terrarium in the heart of Leipzig Zoo was reopened on 26 September 2025 after undergoing complete renovation, with a festive ceremony. Present before and…
The European Zoo Community in Łódź
Once a year, Europe's zoo community meets at the EAZA conference for five days of intensive exchange. More than 1,000 people made the pilgrimage to Łódź, Poland, this year to…
Citizen Conservation at the 61st Annual Meeting of the DGHT in Bonn
Nearly 200 herpetologists and terrarium enthusiasts gathered in Bonn for the annual DGHT conference – for networking and professional exchange
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The fight against species extinction is a task for society as a whole. Everyone can join in and make a tangible contribution.
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The fight against species extinction is a task for society as a whole. Everyone can join in and make a tangible contribution.