Snow leopards are one of the most mysterious large animals on earth. This is in large part due to their existence in one of the most remote and hostile environments on the planet – the gigantic mountain ranges of Asia. Largely … Continued
Picture this: it’s around 10pm on a chilly March evening, and we’re all hip-deep in vernal pool water. With a flashlight in hand, you crouch over, slowly walking through sections of the pool, intently observing any wildlife you can illuminate … Continued
Once common throughout the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico, Mexican gray wolves almost went extinct, with only seven known individuals left in the wild in the mid-1900s. Now, Zoo New England along with more than 50 other zoos and conservation … Continued
The award-winning, school-based turtle headstarting program H.A.T.C.H turned 15 this year. To celebrate this milestone, we wanted to share about the history of how we got started headstarting turtles in schools, and stories from students and teachers who have participated … Continued
Like all animals, food availability is crucial to the quality of Blanding’s turtle habitat. Particularly for our head started juveniles, a fast growth rate and large shell size is key to avoiding predation. We noticed that some of our sites … Continued