The male okapi calf and his mother, Kayin, are doing well following the baby animal's September 7 birth at the Oklahoma City Zoo The Oklahoma City Zoo (OKC Zoo) has a new resident: an okapi. The Oklahoma Zoo reported on Wednesday that Kayin the okapi, a first-time mother, gave birth to a male calf on September 7. Okapis are a rare and endangered species native to the … [Read more...] about Endangered Okapi Born to First-Time Mom at Oklahoma City Zoo: ‘We Are Overjoyed’
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Meet The Stunning And Endangered German ‘Black Forest’ Horses
Meet Germany's beautiful black forest horses, an endangered horse breed that you can't help but admire for its beauty. Their deep chestnut coat contrasts beautifully with their thick golden mane. Prepare to fall in love with this light draft breed that evolved over time in the Black Forest of southwest Germany. Although this working horse breed is now endangered, the … [Read more...] about Meet The Stunning And Endangered German ‘Black Forest’ Horses
Hundreds of Endangered Silverspot Caterpillars are Released Into The Wild by the Oregon Zoo.
As part of a conservation effort, the Oregon Zoo released hundreds of Oregon Silverspot caterpillars back into the wild. Until the zoo intervened to assist the species recover, this pollinating butterfly was on the verge of extinction. Hundreds of Oregon silverspot butterfly caterpillars were released with our partners yesterday in order to give these endangered … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Endangered Silverspot Caterpillars are Released Into The Wild by the Oregon Zoo.
An Adorable Litter of Endangered Red Wolf Puppies Gives Hope for the Future of an Endangered Species
The red wolf, which is native to the southeastern United States, has been listed as an endangered species since 1967. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has been undertaking a captive breeding program since the 1970s, and there is currently a wild population in North Carolina. However, these wolves have not had any pups in the last four years. This year, everything changed. The … [Read more...] about An Adorable Litter of Endangered Red Wolf Puppies Gives Hope for the Future of an Endangered Species