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#animalconservation

San Diego Zoo Scientists Release Endangered Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs into the WildHere’s to re-establishing animal populations in the wild!To drive the mountain yellow-legged frogs back from extinction, scientists from the San Diego Zoo reintroduced 253 frogs they bred back into the forests. These amphibians are endangered, along with 41 percent of all other species because of climate change. They will visit the released amphibians again after winter to determine how many survive. Check the video above to see the entire process!#AnimalConservation #Frogs #Amphibians #SanDiegoZoo #MountainYellowLeggedFrogs

For the First Time in 16 Years, Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin Twins were Born in Smithsonian's National ZooEarlier this year, the golden-headed lion tamarins Lola and Coco were recommended for breeding as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan (SSP), which the Smithsonian’s National Zoo participates. Just a few weeks ago, the zoo's plan became a success. Lola has given birth to twins!Unfortunately, the scientists from the SSP cannot yet determine the sexes of the twins, as Lola still carries them.The monkey family is closely monitored by animal care staff, and they confirmed that Lola was pregnant due to her increase in weight.The golden-headed lion tamarins are just one of many species classified as threatened.See more about this exciting news over at Smithsonian's National Zoo.(Image Credit: Smithsonian’s National Zoo)#LionTamarins #CaptiveBreeding #AnimalConservation

Australia's Eastern Barred Bandicoot is Back from ExtinctionIn 2013, the Eastern Barred Bandicoot was declared extinct in the wild on mainland Australia. Now, eight years later, Lily D’Ambrosio, the Minister for Energy, Environment, and Climate Change announced the recent change in the conservation status of the animal. The Eastern Barred Bandicoot is no longer extinct in the wild; it is now only endangered.The change in the conservation status is mainly thanks to the efforts of both volunteers and government agencies.With this remarkable achievement, the 30-year captive breeding program of Zoos Victoria can now end.The Victorian government is said to have spent over $5.5 million in support of the recovery program.Learn more about the efforts of the conservationists over at D'Ambrosio's website.(Image Credit: JJ Harrison/ Wikimedia Commons)#Extinction #AnimalConservation #EasternBarredBandicoot #Wholesome