SNP also serves on behalf of the Inland Fish and Wildlife Division as a holding facility for injured, orphaned, problem, or otherwise non-releasable animals. This role includes the holding and maintenance of confiscated and forfeited wild animals on behalf of legislative agencies, where such wild animals are being held as exhibits in court actions. There is a growing interest in the general public in voluntary rehabilitation of injured wildlife, Many jurisdictions currently have specific protocols and legislation that permits wildlife rehabilitation by private individuals. This Province has such a registry, which was initiated and is maintained by the Animal Curator. Increasingly, zoological parks are becoming involved in Species Survival Plans for various endangered animal species.
Marten population is in serious decline and faces a real threat of extinction.
As part of the overall government response to rectify this, SNP has undertaken on a captive breeding program for this species, with the eventual aim of providing animals for release to the wild. This research project also contributes valuable information on the breeding biology of this elusive species.