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May 26, 2022 · Help save wildlife with a phone: Mapping Oregon's roadkill. Oregon has the highest rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions on the West Coast, but a new initiative aims to make roads safer for both animals and people. May 30, 2024.
Hello, baby! Zoo welcomes new rhinoceros calf | Oregon Zoo
Dec 5, 2023 · The Oregon Zoo’s rhinoceros family grew by about 100 pounds on Monday night as 11-year-old eastern black rhino Jozi gave birth to a baby, adding to the world population of this critically endangered species. Caregivers said the newborn entered the world on …
Zoo welcomes ultra-rare sihek kingfishers | Oregon Zoo
Apr 25, 2024 · The Oregon Zoo is home to many critically endangered species, but perhaps none as rare as its newest arrivals: a trio of sihek (SEE-heck) kingfishers. Once native to the island of Guam, these tiny, brightly colored birds have been extinct in the wild for decades.
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Nov 22, 2024 · Zoo news. New survey data from Cascades Pika Watch shows an increase of pikas in the Columbia River Gorge. Some of the world’s largest land animals demolished some of the area’s largest pumpkins during the Oregon Zoo’s 26th annual Squishing of the Squash.
Endangered frogs hop from zoo back into wild | Oregon Zoo
Aug 22, 2024 · More than 100 northern leopard frogs reared at the Oregon Zoo hopped back into the wild last week, thanks to a collaborative effort to save one of the last remaining Northwest populations of this endangered species.
From a time before trees: Pacific lamprey return to zoo - Oregon Zoo
Jun 26, 2024 · The ancient, eel-like fish are back this week in the Oregon Zoo’s Great Northwest area. The Oregon Zoo’s newest residents are also its oldest: 25 Pacific lamprey moved in this week, and the ancient fish are making themselves right at home.
Zoo prepares to welcome back Nora the polar bear | Oregon Zoo
Jan 27, 2021 · Now, as the Oregon Zoo puts the finishing touches on its new Polar Passage habitat, Nora the polar bear is set to return. "We're so excited to welcome Nora back," said Amy Cutting, who oversees the zoo's marine life area.
Zoo welcomes critically endangered tiger pair | Oregon Zoo
Jan 2, 2024 · It’s a grrreat week at the Oregon Zoo as care staff welcome two new Amur tigers, brothers Luka and Dmitri. The 18-month-old big cats are settling in well at their new home in the heart of the zoo and have already begun venturing outside to explore.
Berry good news: Zoo welcomes two-toed sloth | Oregon Zoo
May 23, 2024 · 6-year-old Berry is settling into her new habitat in the rainforest area. Good news doesn’t always travel fast. Berry, a Linne’s two-toed sloth, slowly made her debut at the Oregon Zoo last week.
Pachyderms pending: A pair of XL babies is on the way at zoo
Nov 14, 2023 · Eastern black rhinoceros Jozi and Asian elephant Rose-Tu are both pregnant, according to zoo endocrinology experts, and care staff are eagerly anticipating the arrival of not one but two extra-large additions to the zoo family.