Rescue and Release: The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sea Otter Program
From humble pup-bringings to ecosystem engineer, follow the journey an orphaned sea otter pup takes through our pioneering rescue program!
Category: Animals
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Veteran’s Immersion Program at Georgia Aquarium
Recently, our dive immersion team hosted a group of veterans from LifeWaters to participate in our Veterans Immersion Program.
London’s Wildlife Secret
We’re celebrating London’s best kept wildlife secret. When you walk past the River Thames, the waters might look brown and murky, but underneath is a river full of life. Did you know that porpoises, seals and seahorses live in the Thames? Many of these amazing animals are born and raised in the river. ZSL works with partners and volunteers on a range of projects on and around the Thames, protecting wildlife big and small.
Bankable Nature Solutions – Forest Landscape Restoration in Uganda
The Greater Virunga Landscape is one of the richest ecosystems in the world in terms of species diversity and endemism. At the same time, Uganda has one of the highest deforestation rates in the world and a very high population growth rate.
Typical Owls and Barn Owls
Owls are birds of prey, that are mostly nocturnal (active at night) comprising the order Strigiformes. The order is divided into two families: Tytonidae or barn owls and related species, and Strigidae or Typical Owls. Owls are best known for their ability to fly silently in the air, when striking on prey. This feature is important, since most owls hunt during the night, and there is less noise in the environment. Any noise made by the owl could easily warn the potential prey.
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