Tag: and San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research
Giant Panda Xiao Liwu Turns Six
Giant panda Xiao Liwu (pronounced “sshyaoww lee woo”) turned six-years old this past month, and the San Diego Zoo held a “Super Hero for Wildlife” conservation-themed birthday celebration to honor the much-visited white-and-black bear. Zoo guests and animal care staff packed the Barlin-Kahn Family Panda Trek and watched as Xiao Liwu—also known as “Mr. Wu” […]
Tiny Backpacks on Small Owls Helps Conservation
Conservationists working with the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research are using pint-size data-tracking systems to monitor the movements and resource use of burrowing owls in San Diego County. The GPS dataloggers are placed in a tiny backpack carried by each owl. “The backpacks are small enough that they are not negatively affecting the […]
