Last year, we shared a story about the exciting return of the Tasmanian devil to mainland Australia after an absence of more than 3,000 years. Now, we’re happy to announce that the first new baby devils have been born in the refuge, bringing new hope about the fate of this … [Read more...] about First Tasmanian devils born in mainland Australia in 3,000 years
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Over 100 endangered turtle hatchlings released after rescue from the cold
In early February, a nest of 113 endangered loggerhead turtle eggs was discovered on a beach in northern New South Wales, Australia, and reported to the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Because the eggs were laid late in the season, the conservationists feared that the … [Read more...] about Over 100 endangered turtle hatchlings released after rescue from the cold
The simple solution protecting one of Africa’s rarest monkeys
The Zanzibar red colobus is an endangered monkey species native only to the Zanzibar archipelago. About half of the primate’s population lives in the Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, where a busy road that traverses the park has been endangering wildlife in the area. Since the … [Read more...] about The simple solution protecting one of Africa’s rarest monkeys
Otters are making a promising comeback in Alberta
Once thriving in southern Alberta, Canada, otters were nearly wiped out as a result of hunting and habitat destruction. Fortunately, the carnivores are now making an encouraging comeback in the region. As reported by naturalist Brian Keating, there has been an increasing number … [Read more...] about Otters are making a promising comeback in Alberta
Yurok Tribe to lead the reintroduction of condor in northern California
For the first time in 100 years, the endangered California condor is expected to once again soar the skies of the Pacific Northwest. The ambitious reintroduction effort will be led by the Yurok Tribe, whose ancestral land includes parts of Redwood National Park that were once … [Read more...] about Yurok Tribe to lead the reintroduction of condor in northern California
