Although the life of a wildlife conservationist can be filled with existential angst due to the extinction crisis that so many species are facing, it is also filled with moments of great joy and great satisfaction. The joy can come from just being … Continued
Field biologists and veterinarians working together to save turtles From Jimmy Welch, ZNE Senior Field Conservationist: This past July, as turtle nesting season was coming to a close, there was still one turtle I was on the lookout for: Blanding’s … Continued
Happy International Snow Leopard Day! Oddly enough, although appropriately give the date, it’s felt like ‘All Snow Leopards All the Time’ lately in my world. Zoo New England has become more and more deeply involved in snow leopard conservation in the last few years. A … Continued
We often cannot talk about our interesting insect species without talking about the plants that they need to survive and reproduce. Stories of the Monarch and Milkweed come to mind but many species of moths and butterflies rely on a … Continued
Last year, we shared in our blog that we’d be partnering with New Hampshire state biologists to identify potential survey sites for the bridle shiner, a species of conservation concern in NH and across much of its range. This September, … Continued