Thank you for joining us in our last Facebook Live of 2020, and for tuning in all year-long! We hope you enjoyed seeing Silas, our pygmy hippo, who made his public debut three weeks ago. You can see him in his exhibit across from the ankole cattle.
Rescued Sea Turtles – Georgia Aquarium & Partners Provide Temporary Home to Turtles in Need
✈️Incoming! 🐢 On Monday, December 14, 2020, four cold-stunned loggerhead turtles were flown in from New England to stay with us for a period of time. They are in need of care before they can be released back into the ocean during warmer months. During cold weather, turtles are susceptible to hypothermia and sometimes need a little help. These are not the only turtles being cared for at zoos, aquariums, and rescue organizations – this mission to help hundreds of cold-stunned turtles is a multi-institution effort and we are so proud to work alongside our partners and U.S. Fish and … Continue
Map Monday – Defending Our Nation’s Wildlife
Mae and Lindsay walk through our story map that explains who we are as Defenders of Wildlife. You’ll hear from all of our field directors about their conservation priorities and how their teams are meeting the threats of the current biodiversity and climate crises.