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
This October, we’re celebrating the 6th annual Hicatee Awareness Month. You might well be asking, “What is ‘hicatee’ and why do I need to be aware of it?” Hicatee is the local Belizean name for the Central American river turtle … Continued
Tomorrow (Saturday, October 8th) is the holiday that comes but twice a year – World Migratory Bird Day! Traditionally celebrated on the second Saturday in May and the second Saturday in October, World Migratory Bird Day celebrates amazing annual journeys … Continued
As you may know, Zoo New England helps support the conservation of the hicatee, or Central American river turtle (Dermatemys mawii), one of the world’s most endangered turtles. These large freshwater turtles (females can weigh up to 45 pounds) are … Continued
We’ve completed our biodiversity assessment in Manombo Special Reserve and moved to our second site, the Classified Forest, which is located southwest of the Manombo Special Reserve. What remains of the Classified Forest is heavily degraded secondary growth, with all … Continued