Some of Hawaii’s most beautiful birds will soon go extinct without intervention. Only a few dozen ‘akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi), live in the wild, and another 42 are in captivity. The species is confined to Kauai and one of Hawaii’s most endangered birds. The ‘akeke‘e (Loxops caeruleirostris) population is larger but also endangered, with just 600 […]
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6 African Penguins Die at Zoo From Avian Malaria
Six of the nine African penguins at Columbian Park Zoo in Lafayette, Indiana, have recently died of avian malaria. The Columbian Park Zoo issued the announcement after the sick penguins finally succumbed to the illness. Neil Dale, the zoo director, said, “Avian malaria is one of the most significant causes of mortality in penguins, with […]