Usually means: Breeding species in controlled environments.
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  3. Captive breeding: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

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Definitions from Wikipedia (Captive breeding)

noun:  Captive breeding, also known as captive propagation, is the process of keeping plants or animals in controlled environments, such as wildlife reserves, zoos, botanic gardens, and other conservation facilities.


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