This week, we have a guest blog post from ZNE’s new Director of Field Conservation, Peter Zahler. We’re so excited to have him on board! Hello everyone! My name is Peter Zahler and I am the new Director of Field … Continued
This week continues our series of wild field experiences shared by our staff members. The Field Conservation Team has really done some amazing things! “After graduating from Auburn University (War Eagle!) and before I officially started grad school at Georgia … Continued
Review by Bryan Windmiller, Director of Field Conservation A tiny bluish-silver fish, the Devil’s Hole pupfish (Cyprinodon diabolis), is a poster-child for species in deep existential trouble. The world’s entire population of “pure” (we’ll get to that) Devil’s Hole pupfish … Continued
Happy New Year! I’m Conservation Genomics Scientist, Rachel Johnston, back from another successful research expedition at the Manombo Special Reserve in Madagascar! If you missed my posts from my previous expedition, read below for more details on Zoo New England’s … Continued
Invasive plants are one of the most well-known threats to the biodiversity of our ecosystems. Have you ever wondered exactly how an invasive plant is defined, and what can be done to combat them? First of all, not every plant … Continued