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Latest Genomic Research Offers a Unique Lens for Understanding the Extinction Crisis in Hawai‘i
This Charismatic and Intelligent Species Has Been Extinct in the Wild Since 2002
Celebrating a pivotal moment for ʻalalā conservation and Hawaiian culture.
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 14, 2024) – It's a match! In the world of conservation, pairing a perfect couple is more than just a romantic endeavor; it could be the key to saving an endangered species. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) is playing Cupid for the critically endangered ‘alalā, a unique bird found only in Hawai‘i. In a new, unconventional study recently published in the journal Animal Conservation, SDZWA scientists hoping to hone their matchmaking skills applied personality traits to these crow relatives to find love connections to result in successfully fertilized eggs.
It takes an innovative, comprehensive approach to bolster Hawaiian bird populations and ensure their future.
Take a closer look at how we're rebuilding sustainable populations of critically endangered wildlife in the Pacific.