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wildlifeanimal-conservation1 year ago•6 min saved

"Lessons from Flaco: Preventing Fatal Bird Collisions in NYC"

Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from a zoo and captivated New York City residents with his truancy and survival, was found dead in an Upper West Side courtyard. While initially thought to have died from a window collision, a necropsy revealed substantial hemorrhage in his body cavity, suggesting a fall from his perch. The article reflects on Flaco's life in captivity, the impact of human intervention on wildlife, and the ethical implications of zoos and urban environments for wild animals.

via Defector|

#captivity #eurasian-eagle-owl #flaco

wildlifeanimal-conservation1 year ago•1 min saved

"Tragic End: Flaco the Central Park Zoo Owl Dies in Building Collision"

Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped from Central Park Zoo over a year ago, has died after colliding with a building in Manhattan. The Wildlife Conservation Society, which had been monitoring Flaco since his escape, expressed hope for an arrest in connection with the vandalism that led to his escape and ultimately his death. Flaco's escape had captivated New Yorkers, and despite efforts to recapture him, he had become an attraction in Central Park. The owl's death has prompted plans for a necropsy to be performed at the Bronx Zoo, and the WCS has expressed gratitude for the support and concern shown for Flaco's well-being.

via CNN|

#central-park-zoo #eurasian-eagle-owl #flaco

wildlifeanimal-conservation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Avian Flu Outbreak Decimates Argentina's Seals"

A highly contagious strain of avian influenza has devastated Southern elephant seal populations in Argentina, resulting in the loss of nearly 96 percent of seal pups born in 2023. Concerns have arisen that the H5N1 strain is now capable of mammal-to-mammal infection, posing a potential threat to human populations. The virus has also affected a wide range of mammal species, prompting the World Health Organization to urge preparedness for continued spillover into human populations. Wildlife officials emphasize the need for swift action to prevent further devastation to wildlife and to guard against the spread of the deadly pathogen to humans.

via ScienceAlert|

#avian-influenza #mammal-to-mammal-transmission #southern-elephant-seals