Blue-throated Macaws Return to Bolivia: A Vital Step for Species Survival
Announcing the successful repatriation of 14 Critically Endangered Blue-throated Macaws back to their native home in Bolivia.
Kea Chicks Thrive in Rainbow Valley: Predator-Free Start to Breeding Season
Exciting updates from New Zealand’s Department of Conservation reveal positive signs for Kea in Wairau/Rainbow Valley. With three chicks already hatched and no signs of predators, this breeding season is off to a strong start for these Endangered alpine parrots.
Survival in Puerto Rico: 2024 breeding season update
In a strategic move to boost wild populations in the Rio Abajo State Forest, 30 of these captive chicks have been fostered into wild nests, where they’ll help reinforce the fragile wild population.
Green Island Challenge Protects Yellow-naped Amazons in Guanaja
Green Island Challenge has expanded its education program this year. 7 out of the 8 schools on the island are now participating in island-specific lessons focused on the environment, parrots, and fostering a deeper connection to the land around them....
Protecting Military Macaws: Santuario de las Guacamayas Leads Conservation Efforts in Mexico
Conservation Highlight: The Santuario de las Guacamayas in Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico, is working tirelessly to protect the Military Macaw from threats like illegal trafficking and habitat loss.
New WPT Study Warns of Risks in Expanding Captive-Bred Parrot Trade
A new study published in Conservation Biology has raised concerns over the effectiveness of commercial captive-breeding of parrots as a strategy to reduce pressure on wild populations.
New Timneh Parrot Roost Discovered
Recently discovered roost helps boost conservation for Timneh parrots. WPT’s Dr. Steven Janssen teamed up with Dr. Ben Freeman and Andrew Gweh to visit one of only known roost site for the endangered Timneh Parrot in Liberia.
New Harvard and NYU Report Highlights Zoonotic Risks in Wildlife Trade
A new report examining the zoonotic disease risks associated with animal markets has been released by the Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard and the Center for Animal and the Environmental Protection at New York University.
Empowering Wildlife Officers: CENFOR Liberia Workshop Boosts Parrot Rescue Efforts
The Center for Environment, Forest Conservation and Research [CENFOR Liberia] hosted a training workshop in Zwedru for wildlife crime law enforcement officers. This workshop was a major step forward in enhancing parrot rescue operations and fighting illegal wildlife trade.
Empowering Parrot Rescue: WPT Training for Liberian Wildlife Officers at Libassa Ecolodge
Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary plays a critical role in tackling illegal wildlife trade through a formal partnership with the government body, Forestry Development Authority (FDA), which receives animals confiscated from traffickers.
