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To save a species from extinction we must know that it exists
A new study shows that there is substantial disagreement among scientists on the number of species of birds, which prevents accurate decision making for prioritizing conservation efforts. The study, ...
#StopTheKillings Petition Launched
A coalition of international conservation organizations has today launched an online petition dubbed #StopTheKillings, calling for action to address the unprecedented mass killings of vultures in Guinea...
The 1,000th California Condor was trapped and tagged last week
BOISE, ID – Biologists from The Peregrine Fund successfully trapped and tagged California Condor number 1,000 marking yet another milestone in this special bird’s life and the conservation effort to bring...
Saving species while social distancing
Our team of biologists have put together short video updates to share with you! This 15-minute video will share how they’re coping with saving species while social distancing.
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Puerto Rican Sharp-shinned Hawk Update
In these difficult times I hope we can all find some comfort and ease in knowing that through hurricanes, earthquakes and global pandemics, these fiery forest hawks will persevere! This update provides a...
World Center for Birds of Prey closes temporarily to participate in important community efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus
In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation, The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey has decided to close the Velma Morrison Interpretive Center and all visitation to the facility beginning now...
Success takes flight after illegal vulture poisoning incident
Four sick vultures were taken in to rehabilitation care one month ago to recover from near-death after an illegal poisoning incident. Fortunately, the recovery was successful and now the birds’ GPS...
An improved definition of what makes a raptor a raptor results in welcoming a new species to the flock
Sometimes old concepts require fresh scrutiny, especially when such concepts may have important implications for preventing extinction. Recently, a team of scientists from The Peregrine Fund, University of...
