Oregon Zoo Gives Endangered Turtles a Second Chance in the Wild
Just days before World Turtle Day, 19 endangered northwestern pond turtles were returned to the wild in a celebratory release by the Oregon Zoo. After a year of care and growth in a special conservation lab, the turtles were strong enough to survive on their own. The event, joined by wildlife officials and the Klickitat […]
Safari Park Stuns with Rare Rhino Birth After High-Risk Emergency
A rare Indian rhinoceros calf has been born at West Midlands Safari Park, marking only the second successful birth of the species in the park’s 52-year history. For first-time mum, Sunanda’s delivery took a dramatic turn when keepers had to intervene in a life-threatening breech birth to save both mother and baby. Miraculously, the calf […]
Maryland Zoo Joins Heroic Effort to Release Endangered Penguins In South Africa
In a heartwarming milestone for wildlife conservation, 21 endangered African penguins were released back into the wild in South Africa. Staff from the Maryland Zoo, including Jenny and Sarah, traveled to assist in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the seabirds. The team provided intensive care, especially in the nursery, where abandoned chicks needed feeding […]
Maryland Zoo Joins Heroic Effort to Release Endangered Penguins In South Africa
In a heartwarming milestone for wildlife conservation, 21 endangered African penguins were released back into the wild in South Africa. Staff from the Maryland Zoo, including Jenny and Sarah, traveled to assist in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the seabirds. The team provided intensive care, especially in the nursery, where abandoned chicks needed feeding […]
Dodo Set To Return: New York Scientists Are Using Chickens to Bring Endangered Birds Back to Life
Checkout this crazy chicken footage after it was announced that scientists at NYU Langone are using genetic engineering to help protect endangered birds. By modifying reproductive cells from domestic chickens, researchers can insert DNA from wild bird species, like the red junglefowl, and eventually create offspring with enhanced genetic traits. This technique could help save […]