In honor of International Tapir Day, we’re proud to share a guest blog written by our partners at the Baird’s Tapir Survival Alliance (BTSA): When we think about conservation, we often imagine something idyllic: vast forests, thriving wildlife, and calm, coordinated … Continued
I recently wrapped up another one of my very favorite activities, participating in the Wildlife Conservation Network’s Rising Stars Graduate Scholarship Program. This program awards scholarships to help cover costs for Masters or PhD studies to young wildlife conservationistsand wildlife veterinarians from lower income countries, and … Continued
Our conservation team has been experimenting to better understand the predators that interact with local turtle populations, especially through the clues they leave behind. Turtles may carry the evidence of these encounters on their shells in the form of bite … Continued
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “conservation land?” Take a moment and picture it. Maybe you think of a famous national park like Yellowstone, replete with herds of bison. Or a dense mangrove swamp in the … Continued
Zoo New England has partnered with the Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education (BFREE) since 2019 to protect the critically endangered Central American river turtle — known locally as the Hicatee. Over the years, our collaboration has included staff … Continued