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Drones are Helping Prevent Bird Extinction in Hawai‘i

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

In a race to protect rare Hawaiian honeycreepers from extinction, American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and members of the multi-agency Birds, Not Mosquitoes (BNM) partnership have started using drones to combat deadly avian malaria, spread by non-native mosquitoes. The drones are expected to expedite an innovative solution to this urgent threat: They deliver non-biting, lab-reared male mosquitoes carrying a common bacteria that results in sterile eggs when the males mate with wild females. Over time, the invasive mosquito population will be reduced, and native bird populations will have the chance to

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Our oceans are truly precious

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Our oceans are truly precious

Here at Australia Zoo we are home to over 1200 beautiful animals and 400 staff. Join us as we give you a behind the scenes look at all the action. From new additions to animal highlights, our awesome zoo crew and fabulous zoo celebrations. We’ll get you up close and personal with Australia Zoo Life!

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Trail Cam: Florida Panther

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This YouTube video was produced by Defenders of Wildlife.

Did you know the Florida panther is the only cougar population east of the Mississippi? Today, the panther is recognized as Florida’s official state animal, but it is also one of the most endangered mammals in the country.

Learn more at https://defenders.org/wildlife/florida-panther

Defenders of Wildlife works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife and habitats across North America.

Defenders of Wildlife