10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Captive bred geese and reintroduction went hand in hand with active population management, including predator control and habitat protection. In addition to historic habitat loss and hunting, Nenes face introduced predators such as mongoose and feral cats. With help, the Nene population has increased to around 2,000 individuals.

Hawaii 161

Hawaii Feral Cats Mongoose Geese 161

10,000 Birds

JULY 16, 2013

An African Penguin peers protectively around its fluffy chick. Today, there are more than 3,000 birds at this accessible colony and they are protected by fences and stiff fines for human disturbance. But there is one Cape bird that stands head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to character – the African Penguin.

Penguins 235

Penguins South Africa Africa Sharks 235

10,000 Birds

JULY 22, 2014

In some regions of the world, the carnivore landscape is taken up by many different cats at the middle and larger range, and by things like civets and mongoose at the smaller end. It isn’t like not killing the cat is in any way humane, considering the number of animals it will kill over time. They are invasive species.

Feral Cats 257

Feral Cats North America Feral Cats 257