In the wake of this month’s devastating United Nations report on extinction and the loss of biodiversity, it is worth keeping in mind the role of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in mitigating [...]
Numbering in the billions in 1800, the passenger pigeon was formerly one of the most abundant bird species on Earth. On September 1, 1914, Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, passed away at the [...]
We’ve been busy! Here’s an update on various projects and events we’ve been working on surrounding the commemoration of the centennial of the passenger pigeon’s extinction on September 1: Passenger Pigeon Memorial Renovation [...]