Species360

At Species360, our mission to support global species conservation and care is strengthened by our team’s diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and talents. We believe that fostering an inclusive culture is not just a policy, it is essential to our success, to the impact of our work, and to the future of conservation. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/egH2TPxe

Great conservation news for the extinct in the wild ʻalalā. 👏 The crow species, native to Hawaii, is being reintroduced into its habitat thanks to conservation efforts by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. This is a fantastic example of how role zoos and aquariums help protect biodiversity and save species from extinction. 🌍 🔗 Read more in this feature by NPR: https://lnkd.in/df5Kpy79

A tale of two zoos: horticulture curators at Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium and Indianapolis Zoo will share their experiences using Hortis to elevate botanical collections. Join the discussion Wednesday March 5. (Photo: Hilbert Conservatory, Indianapolis Zoo) Register here: https://ow.ly/e9cN50V6cba

Congratulations to Parque das Aves on the first hatching of a northeastern spot-winged wood-quail (Odontophorus capueira plumbeicollis) in human care! 👏 The bird which is found in the Atlantic Forest of Northeastern Brazil, is classified as critically endangered on the national list of endangered species. This tiny hatchling represents a significant milestone in the conservation of this rare species.

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Thank you Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen GmbH for 10 years of membership with nonprofit Species360! Staff here record data on over 170 taxa, helping to maintain the world's largest set of data on species. (Photo: the Least Concern (LC) Nyala)

Congrats Charles Paddock Zoo (United States) on 40 years as a member of the Species360 global community! The zoo records data on over 350 different species, including the Critically Endangered (CR) African pancake tortoise, and helps to update the world's largest set of data on species. #ZIMS #DataSavingSpecies

Yesterday we celebrated Wings Wildlife Conservation (Netherlands) and today we recognize the National Centre for Birds of Prey (United Kingdom) on 10 years as a member of Species360! They record data on more than 80 taxa, including the Least Concern white-faced owl, and contribute to the world's largest set of data on species.

🔴🟢 Today is Reverse the Red day! Reverse the Red is a global movement that ignites strategic cooperation and action to ensure the survival of wild species and ecosystems and reverse the negative trend of biodiversity loss. 🌍 From zoos to aquariums to conservation organizations, Species360 members worldwide are taking action to safeguard wildlife and their habitats. Together, we can #ReverseTheRed!

With just under a day to go until we mark #ReversetheRedDay tomorrow, we’re shifting our focus to include yet another important conservation science program here at your Zoo. The eastern loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus migrans) is one of the most imperiled songbirds in Canada. This migratory population breeds in grassland habitat in central and eastern Ontario and southwestern Quebec, more than 500 kilometers north of other breeding populations. Loggerhead shrikes across North America have been in decline, threatened by habitat loss, road-related mortality, nest predators, and threats on overwintering grounds (habitat availability, competition for food resources). The isolated nature of the Canadian population means that their unique genetics are particularly at risk. The Loggerhead Shrike Recovery Team was formed in 1992, and recovery plans were produced by 1994. In 1997, only 100 eastern loggerhead shrikes were estimated to remain in all of Canada and a mere 18 pairs could be found in Ontario. In 1997 and 1998, the founding population of the breeding program was established at the Toronto Zoo. Breeding success was achieved for the first time in 1998, with a single fledging. Since the program’s inception, over 347 shrikes have been hatched and raised at the Zoo, and more than 250 of those have been released to the wild. This is all part of the cooperative breeding program, led by Wildlife Preservation Canada since 2003, which coordinates the captive breeding program in facilities throughout eastern North America, and monitors the shrikes after they are released. There have been 1431 fledglings released across all facilities involved in this amazing conservation program! Explore Wildlife Preservation Canada and learn more information on how we are working towards saving this important species from extinction - one shrike chick at a time. #ScienceMatters #SavingSpecies