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2017 Conservation Successes from Around the World

At-risk species on the road to recovery have reached important conservation milestones in 2017. Here are just a few of the conservation successes to celebrate this year. By: Emily Heber Hawaiian Crows Fly Free After a 15-year absence from the wild, conservationists have successfully released 11 Hawaiian Crows, also known as Alalā, to the wild in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala […]

Written by on December 21, 2017

Creating an Island Sanctuary in Central Australia

Conservationists are protecting native species by creating an island sanctuary within Central Australia that is free of invasive feral cats. Central Australia is home to a wide array of endemic wildlife, many of which are endangered due to invasive species. Conservationists are working to protect these species by creating a predator-proof fence and reintroducing populations […]

Written by on June 23, 2017

Team of Friends Finds Night Parrot after 7-year Search

Night Parrot discovered in Western Australia for the first time in over 100 years gives conservationists hope for the future of the Endangered species. (Click here to read Part 1) Conservationists are excited after a confirmed siting of Australia’s Endangered Night Parrot in Western Australia. Night Parrots were presumed extinct for over a century until […]

Written by on March 23, 2017

New Research Shapes Night Parrot Conservation

New research reveals that protecting water sources on hot days will help the Endangered Night Parrot. One of Australia’s most precious native birds is the Endangered Night Parrot. This species was rediscovered in 2013 after being considered extinct for over a century, but is now threatened by invasive feral cats. The bright green parrots are, as their […]

Written by on January 26, 2017

The Night Parrot is Not Extinct After All, and Sightings are Increasing

Sightings of Endangered Night Parrot suggest the species is doing better than previously thought. The Endangered Australian native Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) was believed to be extinct for over 100 years until 2013. Now, more and more sightings suggest that this nocturnal bird species is doing better than previously thought. However, the Night Parrot is still very […]

Written by on November 10, 2016