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Southern California’s mountain frogs begin their return with 650 releases

Southern mountain yellow-legged frogs have disappeared from much of their former range in Southern California, but conservation teams are working to restore them. The Los Angeles Zoo released 653 captive-bred frogs into San Gabriel Mountain streams, bringing the number of zoo-bred frogs returned to the wild to nearly 7,000.

The Times of India · Oct 6

In 1977, Los Angeles Zoo recorded the first mountain tapir birth after breeding three species

On June 4, 1977, the Los Angeles Zoo achieved a milestone with the first mountain tapir birth. This event marked significant progress in breeding efforts for this endangered species. Mountain tapirs are now threatened by habitat loss due to various human activities across their range. The population of wild mountain…

The Times of India · Sep 25

In 1967, Los Angeles Zoo began breeding mountain tapirs from one pair, and the effort still shapes the species today

The Los Angeles Zoo launched its mountain tapir breeding program in 1967, starting with a single pair. A significant achievement followed in 1977, marking the first birth of this species in captivity. Mountain tapirs are slow reproducers and are under threat from poaching and habitat destruction. Their captive lineage faces…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

L.A. Zoo to ink pact with Bihar govt., Wildlife Trust of India for Gharial conservation

The Bihar government, Los Angeles Zoo and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) have agreed to strengthen conservation efforts of Gharials and release hatchlings back to the river safely

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2023

PAWS Chicago cuts adoption fees for senior dogs in honor of Betty White’s 101st birthday

Senior dogs at PAWS Chicago can be adopted for as little as $101 in honor of the Oak Park-born actor, comedian and animal lover, who died in 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 18, 2023

Billy the elephant is ailing from 30 years at LA Zoo and should be moved, City Council panel says

LOS ANGELES — Billy, an Asian elephant who has lived at the Los Angeles Zoo for more than three decades, is suffering from his time in captivity and should be moved to an elephant sanctuary, an L.A. City Council committee recommends.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022

Launch of condors on tribal land marks the species' comeback, but a new threat looms large

LOS ANGELES — A plan to return federally endangered California condors to a rugged and remote stretch of Northern California coastline and redwood forests is taking shape on Yurok tribal lands where the Klamath River meets the Pacific Ocean.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2022