With the genetics of the entire species known, it should be possible for the biologists working on captive breeding programmes to act as matchmaker and reduce the risk. (newscientist.com)
However, a successful captive breeding programme involving Lonesome George would take many years and time may be a luxury that Pinta does not have. (newscientist.com)
In its 10 years, the centre (known as the Primatology Centre of Rio de Janeiro) has pioneered captive breeding programmes of several species of endangered primate including the Wied's marmoset, the buffy - tufted - ear marmoset, the yellow breasted capuchin and the famous golden lion tamarin. (newscientist.com)