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10,000th Hellbender Released Into the Wild
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HELLBENDER HISTORY -- the 10,000th hellbender was recently released into an Ozark river in an effort to support a declining population for the endangered species. The Saint Louis Zoo, MDC and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have partnered together for nearly 20 years during this effort. Learn more in this short video.
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10,000th Hellbender Released to the Wild
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The Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are celebrating a historic milestone in hellbender conservation in Missouri. As of August 2022, the total Saint Louis Zoo-raised endangered Ozark and eastern hellbenders released into the wild since 2008 now numbers over 10,000 individuals.
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2022 Was a Busy Year for the Working Lands for Wildlife Hellbender Program
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2022 was a busy year for the Working Lands for Wildlife hellbender program.
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A Collaborative Approach to Restore Bog Turtle Populations
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Like the bog turtle itself, bog turtle populations in North Carolina are very small. A collaborative effort between multiple conservation organizations hopes to change that by giving them a little help.
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American Black Duck Decision Support Tool
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The Atlantic Coast Joint Venture Black Duck Decision Support Tool (DST) helps to identify the exact number of acres to protect, restore or maintain at the small watershed scale. Through this tool, land managers can determine the best way to contribute to achieving black duck goals anywhere on the landscape.
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American Black Duck Fact Sheet for Delaware Residents
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The current fact sheet and applicable practices for the American Black Duck NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife Program in Delaware.
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American Black Duck Fact Sheet for Eastern Shore Virginia Residents
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The current fact sheet and applicable practices for the Working Lands for Wildlife Black Duck Program in Virginia.
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American Black Duck Image
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American Black Duck Non-Breeding Watershed Prioritization
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An interactive map from the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture, Ducks Unlimited, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and Black Duck Joint Venture which identifies priority watersheds that are crucial for meeting habitat requirements for black ducks. Use this map to identify areas of importance that coincide with the NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife Black Duck Program map.
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Are Hellbenders Found Downstream of the Ohio Train Derailment Really a Sign That the Water is Safe?
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Ohio authorities have called the recent capture and release of two hellbenders downstream from the site of a train derailment and toxic chemical spill a 'positive discovery,' because hellbenders are an indicator of a healthy aquatic ecosystem, but the reality is more complicated.
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