Zoo New England has been partnering with BirdsCaribbean for the past two years to protect the migratory birds that travel between New England and the Caribbean each year by helping to create a central bird banding authority and database for … Continued
Every winter, thousands of volunteers across North America participate in one of the longest-running citizen science projects in the world. The first Christmas Bird Count was started in 1900 by Frank Chapman as an alternative to the common tradition of … Continued
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
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
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for humans—love and courtship are celebrated across the animal kingdom in fascinating and diverse ways. From the icy realms of Antarctica to the lush forests of the Congo, let’s explore how some remarkable species express their … Continued