Tagged - Animals

Braddock Bay Bird Observatory furthers bird conservation through research and public engagement

In Monroe County, New York, on the south shore of Ontario County, the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory (BBBO) is one of many key nonprofit organizations that work to mitigate this decline in bird populations. Due to efforts such as regular and seasonal bird bandings, volunteer work, and public outreach, BBBO has been working hard to engage people from various backgrounds to get involved with bird conservation. Read More

Rest in peace, Med Center bat

Finding a bat in a med center lab raises a lot of questions: How did it get in here? Why did it pick a sticky trap as its landing pad? Read More

Orangutans and the One-Health Initiative in Borneo

In a recent webinar titled “One-Health Initiative in Borneo: Transforming Community Health and Saving Endangered Orangutans,” veterinarian Dr. Jeffery Wyatt gave a powerful presentation about his holistic work in Indonesian Borneo Read More

Visiting Rochester’s best zoo…in the winter

Some animals, like the red panda and the snow leopard, are right at home in the cold. “Almost all the animals have access to the indoor and outdoor areas of their habitat,” Mina Johnson, a spokesperson for the zoo, said. “Many of the African species enjoy being out in the snow." Read More