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ESA002-00134
The endangered grey gibbon (Hylobates muelleri muelleri) may not be seen in captivity much longer. There are now too few in captivity to keep their population sustained and too few in the wild to bring more in. With limited space and funding, zoos must make hard choices every year in deciding which species to breed and which to let go, or ‘phase out’.
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ESA002-00135
The endangered grey gibbon (Hylobates muelleri muelleri) may not be seen in captivity much longer. There are now too few in captivity to keep their population sustained and too few in the wild to bring more in. With limited space and funding, zoos must make hard choices every year in deciding which species to breed and which to let go, or ‘phase out’.
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ESA002-00131
An endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)
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ESA002-00124
An endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)
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ESA002-00104
The endangered grey gibbon (Hylobates muelleri muelleri) may not be seen in captivity much longer. There are now too few in captivity to keep their population sustained and too few in the wild to bring more in. With limited space and funding, zoos must make hard choices every year in deciding which species to breed and which to let go, or ‘phase out’.
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ESA002-00078
Critically endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered Edward’s pheasants (Lophura edwardsi) at the Sunset Zoo. The male has the color, while the hen is brown. This bird is so rare it’s now nearly gone in the wild. Zoos play a critical role as modern day arks, preserving species that would otherwise be lost to extinction.
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INS005-00035
Australian walking sticks (Extatosoma tiaratum) in two colors at the National Aquarium, Baltimore.
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ANI062-00164
Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) at the Sunset Zoo.
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ANI062-00165
Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) trash a background in 30 seconds.
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BIR033-00546
Micronesian kingfishers (Todiramphus cinnamominus) at the Houston Zoo. This species is considered Extinct in the Wild by IUCN.
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BIR031-00070
Purplish-backed jay (Cyanocorax beecheii) at the Houston Zoo.
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BIR033-00538
A pair of Vulturine guineafowl (Acryllium vulturinum) at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
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ESA002-00071
A critically endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered female Sumatran tiger and her two, five-month-old cubs (Panthera tigris sumatrae) at Zoo Atlanta.
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ESA002-00064
Critically endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered five-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs (Panthera tigris sumatrae) at Zoo Atlanta.
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ESA002-00065
Critically endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered five-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs (Panthera tigris sumatrae) at Zoo Atlanta.
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ESA002-00068
A critically endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered female Sumatran tiger and her two, five-month-old cubs (Panthera tigris sumatrae) at Zoo Atlanta.
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ESA002-00060
Critically endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered five-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs (Panthera tigris sumatrae) at Zoo Atlanta.
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ESA002-00061
Critically endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered five-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs (Panthera tigris sumatrae) at Zoo Atlanta.
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ESA002-00062
A critically endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered female Sumatran tiger and her five-month-old cub (Panthera tigris sumatrae) at Zoo Atlanta.
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ESA002-00063
Critically-endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered Sumatran tiger cubs (Panthera tigris sumatrae).
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PLA013-00029
A federally endangered Nichol’s Turk’s head cactus (Echinocactus horizonthalonius var. nicholii) in bloom.
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PLA013-00028
A federally endangered Pima pineapple cactus (Coryphantha scheeri var. robustispina) in bloom.
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ESA001-00596
A vulnerable (IUCN) Quitobaquito pupfish (Cyprinodon macularis eremus).
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SCE051-00371
Red-footed boobies (Sula sula) as they pick through vegetation for nesting on Tower Island in Galapagos National Park.
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SCE051-00373
Two male great frigatebirds (Fregata minor) as they display their giant red neck sacks in hope of attracting a female, on Tower Island in Galapagos National Park.
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SCE051-00374
Two male great frigatebirds (Fregata minor) as they display their giant red neck sacks in hope of attracting a female, on Tower Island in Galapagos National Park.
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SCE051-00353
A mated pair of red-footed boobies (Sula sula) on Tower Island, as they tend to their nest. This island is a major nesting ground for them.
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SCE051-00330
Galapagos Penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) swim in Galapagos National Park.
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SCE051-00338
Galapagos Penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) along the shore of Chinese Hat Island in Galapagos National Park.
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SCE051-00325
Galapagos penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus), on Bartholomew Island, part of Galapagos National Park.
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SCE051-00326
Galapagos penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus), on Bartholomew Island, part of Galapagos National Park.
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SCE051-00277
Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) swim along Floreana Island in Galapagos National Park.
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SCE051-00278
Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) swim along Floreana Island in Galapagos National Park.
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SCE051-00256
Two American flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), in the Floreana Island in Galapagos National Park.
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SCE051-00269
Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) swim along Floreana Island in Galapagos National Park.
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SCE051-00255
Two American flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), in the Floreana Island in Galapagos National Park.
