Category: Conservation
Thursday, April 12, 2018
According to New Study, Forty Percent of Americans Believe US Government Has Reduced Wildlife and Environmental Protections and Eighty Percent Unhappy with Rollbacks
Nearly 90 percent of Americans Willing to Help Save Animals from Extinction but Unsure How to Help
Silver Spring, M.D. - Two out of every five Americans recognize there have been recent government reductions toward wildlife conservation and environmental protections, according to a survey from the Association of...
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Thursday, April 12, 2018
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Silver Spring, Maryland – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced the addition of four species to the AZA SAFE: Saving Animals from Extinction® (SAFE) initiative, furthering collaborative conservation efforts to save the world’s most vulnerable animals from extinction.
In 2017, giraffes, African vultures, black-footed ferrets, and radiated tortoises were selected, bringing the total number of SAFE Species to 14. Species eligible for the SAFE program...
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Fewer Than 30 Vaquitas Left; Project Aims for Temporary Sanctuary
SAN FELIPE, BAJA CALIFORNI A – An international team of experts has gathered in San Felipe, Mexico at the request of the Mexican government (SEMARNAT) and has begun a bold, compassionate plan known as VaquitaCPR to save the endangered vaquita porpoise from extinction. The vaquita porpoise, also known as the ‘panda of the sea,’ is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Latest...
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at Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums awards $250,000 in grants for conservation initiatives
Silver Spring, MD – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced today Conservation Grants Fund (CGF) grants totaling $250,000 to be awarded to 12 projects led by AZA members.
“AZA’s Conservation Grants Fund provides support to AZA members who are working to protect wildlife,” said AZA Vice President of Conservation and Science Shelly...
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Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Silver Spring, MD – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recognized the achievements of over 25 member facilities in the fields of conservation, education, research, exhibit design, marketing, sustainability, and volunteer engagement during the annual AZA conference this September in Indianapolis.
AZA also honored two individuals who have demonstrated their passion for wildlife conservation and made significant, ground-breaking contributions to the zoo and aquarium...
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Thursday, September 28, 2017