SSP, AZA, USFWS, ARNWR, RWC, PDZA, RWSSP, RWRP. These are all acronyms used when talking about the Red Wolf Recovery Program (RWRP). Originally, I was just going to explain what a Species Survival Plan (SSP) is, so that the readers can have a better idea of how the red wolf breeding program works. But it’s not that simple, because there are several facets of the program. Here is an overview for you. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) tookRead more
Posts tagged: #animals
Red Wolf 1390 update
Does this guy look familiar? This is one of our wolf brothers, 1390, who lived here awhile ago- from December 19, 2005- September 29, 2008. He was transferred on September 29, 2008. He left here to go to Sandy Ridge, a captive holding area that’s part of Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The Wildlife Biologists at ARNWR have started their own Blog (I snatched this photo from their blog to share with you) about the wolves and the goings on out their way.Read more
Woodchuck (and other) sighting
This is Wendy, our Woodchuck. She was standing outside my office this morning when I walked out to check on something. It always makes me smile to see her. I don’t see her much during the winter as she spends most of it sleeping. She’s at her post-winter weight- looking pretty skinny in this photo. She goes into winter hibernation around 5 Kgs and comes out around 3.5 Kgs. Katy can chime in the comment section and let us knowRead more
QuikPost: A new farmyard addition
Christopher the barred owl has finally been moved to his new farmyard exhibit! He’s been behind the scenes while his new home was being built next to Max the steer and Chummix the goat. The enclosure turned out really nicely, and you can see on the far left where Christopher has a sheltered area to go along with all of the open sunny space, as well. Go say hello to Christopher on your next visit through the farmyard.Read more
QuikPost: More reusable bags!!
A few months ago I found some reusable produce bags at the grocery store. Props to the Kroger on North Pointe Drive who sells these! These bags eliminate the need for those hard to open plastic bags on the roll that you fill with green beans, kale, or whatever loose fruit or vegetable your opossum needs that week, and then toss once you’ve unloaded into the fridge. They’re strong enough to hold apples and sweet potatoes, yet weigh next toRead more
Big Word of the Month: Amplexus
We have had several recent posts about the explosion of life around the wetlands this spring. If you have been in Explore the Wild recently you no doubt have heard many frogs and toads calling. Earlier this week I found that some of our resident amphibians were busy making new amphibians at the edge of the bear pool. How many toads do you see in the photo? (click on picture to see larger version) This clump is one female AmericanRead more