Sentence examples for acquired in captivity from inspiring English sources

In addition, hybrids between L. timidus females and L. europaeus males are easily acquired in captivity [ 29] and the F1 hybrids show intermediate characters [ 30].

Although primate sampling was restricted to animals held in sanctuaries under veterinary supervision and infections may have been acquired in captivity from human or dietary sources, epidemiologic observations support the hypothesis that EV infections may also be acquired in the wild.

He was released in early 1778 and returned to the Continental Army as colonel of the 6th Maryland Regiment, a position he had acquired during his captivity.

Farmed fish, on the other hand, come from a variety of sources, and through generations in captivity have acquired a very different genetic makeup from wild salmon.

With a habitat constructed, Ms. Grimaud and Mr. Fair began acquiring wolves that were born in captivity.

In the last few weeks, SeaWorld has announced that it will no longer breed orcas in captivity or acquire any new ones.

Although sample sizes are small for each species, the difficulty in acquiring specimens or keeping individuals in captivity make even these small sample sizes extremely valuable and worthy of study.

Hamlin was surprised at K.S.M.'s vanity, given his famously unkempt appearance upon his apprehension, in 2003, but in captivity he had acquired a dignified look: much leaner, and with a Merlinesque gray beard.

All birds were born in captivity and were acquired from an authorized pet shop.

He was also reportedly refusing to be addressed as "sergeant" – a title he acquired as a result of two promotions while in captivity.

By trawling through financial, medical and telephone records the researchers found that some people who were presumed still to be in captivity had recently opened bank accounts, had medical exams or acquired a mobile phone line.