Our recent study shows that 80 million Arctic birds have vanished since 1970, part of an overall 29% decline in the number of breeding birds in the U.S. and Canada. Please be a voice for birds and spread the word.
Brazil’s Pantanal
The Houston Zoo and our conservation partners in Brazil fitted a tracking device to a giant armadillo and her baby to monitor their movement and behaviors to learn more about protecting them. Many species, like the giant anteater, depend on this endangered species to survive. Their burrows and behavior provide homes and food for over 60 other species! Both armadillos were released back into the wild with tracking devices. When you visit the Houston Zoo, you’re supporting actions that save animals around the world.
Forests for Life Partnership
Five leading organizations have committed to maintaining the ecological integrity of the world’s forests. WCS, the United Nations Development Programme, World Resources Institute, Global Wildlife Conservation and Rainforest Foundation Norway will pool expertise, resources, and capacities to conduct compelling new science, advocate for policy change, and mobilize large scale action on the ground – with the aim of securing a billion hectares of the most intact forests remaining.