| What
is the Bear Taxon Advisory Group?
A taxon is a related group of animals such as bears, cats
or great apes. A Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) is made up of
zoo professionals and other individuals who have special expertise
to share, including representatives from other conservation
organizations and government wildlife agencies, who work with
those specific animals
The Bear Taxon Advisory Group (Bear TAG) looks to the special
needs and conservation issues involving the eight bear species
of the world. This includes bears in AZA accredited institutions,
along with bears from zoos around the world and especially
bears in their wild habitats.
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