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Read on to learn about the amazing work happening at our zoos, at field sites throughout New England and around the world. Expect tales from our field biologists, interesting nature facts, occasional guest posts from our community partners and an inside look at how we’re making a difference at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.

What in the World is a Dhole?
International Conservation

What in the World is a Dhole?

It’s the “whistling dog.” It’s the “red dog” of Rudyard Kipling’s 1894 Jungle Book. It’s a fearsome (but not really), forest-dwelling (but not entirely), highly social, pack-hunting canid that is as mysterious as its remote Asian haunts.  These wild dogs once ranged across the vast majority of … Continued

War and Hamsters III: Setting Free the Mice
International Conservation

War and Hamsters III: Setting Free the Mice

For those following this blog series, you may remember earlier posts I’ve written about a fascinating and important project Zoo New England is supporting – the captive breeding and reintroduction of the now Critically Endangered European hamster. This project is all the … Continued

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Birds | International Conservation

Tiny Red Bird Recovery

One of the biggest threats to wildlife around the world is illegal wildlife trafficking. Being illegal, much of the trade naturally occurs in secret, so it is notoriously difficult to track the enormity of the scale of this scourge. However, … Continued

War and Hamsters, Part II
International Conservation

War and Hamsters, Part II

Happy World Hamster Day! Some of you may remember that back in 2023 I wrote about a new emergency project Zoo New England was going to support. This was a project aimed at captive breeding and reintroduction of the once … Continued

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