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This Charismatic and Intelligent Species Has Been Extinct in the Wild Since 2002
Celebrating a pivotal moment for ʻalalā conservation and Hawaiian culture.
Like 80 percent of all plants, the ʻālula depends on pollinators to survive, but there’s one big problem: its pollinator has gone extinct.
Wildlife Care Specialists put their passion for wildlife into daily practice.
Outcome-based Care practices are creating a whole new world for the species in our care.
As fanciful as butterfly migration may seem, there is a science behind their flight patterns.
Technology is making a powerful difference in the world of conservation, and our teams are at the forefront.
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 14, 2024) – It's a match! In the world of conservation, pairing a perfect couple is more than just a romantic endeavor; it could be the key to saving an endangered species. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) is playing Cupid for the critically endangered ‘alalā, a unique bird found only in Hawai‘i. In a new, unconventional study recently published in the journal Animal Conservation, SDZWA scientists hoping to hone their matchmaking skills applied personality traits to these crow relatives to find love connections to result in successfully fertilized eggs.