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Established in 2005 by 5 of the world’s leading endangered species breeding and management centers in the US. We are a global trusted network saving species through collaboration, science, and managed care. Learn more and donate: https://linktr.ee/C2S2
🫏 🌵 Did you know the Somali wild ass is basically the zebra’s cooler, desert-adapted cousin? They’re built for the deserts, go without water for days and run up to 40 mph.
🔴 They’re also critically endangered.
Check out our PFS program to learn more about what we're doing to save them.
The Persian onager is one of the rarest wild equids 🐎. Over winter, they grow a thick & fluffy coat which is shed during the summer to better equip them to handle the heat.
Our Partnership for Species program ensures they do not go extinct & eligible to future #conservation efforts.
📷The Wilds
📢 We welcome the Center for Conservation of Tropical Ungulates (CCTU) as a Full Member of C2S2! 🎉
CCTU is dedicated to sustainable global populations of hoofstock, aligning perfectly with our mission, and we’re excited to have them join the team!
#conservation #colloboration
💄 Female Nile lechwe rock dark facial markings that look like smudged mascara—but it’s not just for style! These #Endangered antelope are built for #swamplife, but habitat loss puts their future at risk. Check out our Partnership for Species program to learn more!
#Conservation
🐺 Red Wolf Update: Dr. Hinton at the @nywolforg.bsky.social is tracking 15 breeding pairs across 8 facilities. In a month, footage will be analyzed to improve mate compatibility and boost red wolf pups for release! Thank you to our donors!🌿 #AmericanRedWolf #Conservation
🦌 The world’s largest #antelope still doesn’t know it’s an antelope. At 2,000 lbs, the giant eland is fast, elusive, and built like a tank—but habitat loss & hunting put them at risk.
Through our Partnership for Species program, we’re helping secure their future. Join us! #GiantEland #conservation
A slender horned gazelle photographed from the shoulders forward. The gazelle is a light brown color with its ears perked up and very long thin horns.
With horns this long, the slender-horned #gazelle never loses reception—but its future in the wild is cutting out. 💔
Habitat loss and poaching have made this #endangered species rare. #Conservation efforts, like those by our Partnership for Species program, are working to protect them. 🌍 #horngoals
Last week’s annual meeting sparked exciting conversations, including a World Café discussion on the future of conservation. With big plans for 2025, we’re energized to turn ideas into action—stay tuned! #conservation #zoos
Our Partnership for Species (PFS) program is a matchmaking service! We use genetics to avoid inbreeding & maintain healthy populations for #conservation goals.
Help us celebrate science-based love connections which help protect species for the future! 💕 #ValentinesDay
📷Disney's Animal Kingdom
Welcome our new Secretary! 👏
Dr. Holly Haefele fell for ungulates in undergrad studying feral horses. After earning her DVM at Tufts in 2000, she joined Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, where she’s led animal health & research since 2006.
Read more: tinyurl.com/2025newoffic...
Welcome our new Vice Chair/Chair Elect! 👏
🦏 Dr. Jessye Wojtusik, Lead Scientist in the Reproductive Sciences Dept at Omaha Zoo, specializes in rhino and sea star reproduction. Her expertise spans many species, including her favorite, the addra gazelle.
Read more: tinyurl.com/2025newoffic...
Read more about Dr. Hinton's Red Wolf research: tinyurl.com/2025redwolf
👏Thanks to our donors, we’re proud to support this exciting work and the incredible efforts to save this iconic species. Stay tuned for updates as this research unfolds! (2/2)
Congrats to Dr. Joseph Hinton and
@nywolforg.bsky.social on receiving our inaugural Red Wolf grant! 🐺 His behavioral research will help improve translocation efforts and support red wolf recovery. (1/2)
#RedWolf #conservation #savingspecies #research
📸Wolf Conservation Center
Does this stripe make my nose look big? 👀
Bontebok are listed at Vulnerable due to lack of habitat in their native range.
Through our Partnership for Species (PFS) program, we’re working to ensure bontebok and other antelope don’t disappear. #Conservation #Antelope
📸Disney's Animal Kingdom
Fringe-eared oryx are listed as Vulnerable 🟡& at risk of extinction due to poaching and encroachment by livestock. They are part of our Partnership for Species program where we work to ensure this species is around for future generations. (2/2) #conservation #oryx #ungulate
If your body temperature hit 116°F, you'd be rushing to the emergency room! But for fringe-eared oryx, it’s just another day in the sun 😎. Similar to other oryx species, they can safely raise their body temperature to survive the scorching heat of their environment. (1/2)
(2/2) Once extinct in the wild, #conservation efforts have brought them back —but their survival still depends on ongoing protection and programs like our Partnership for Species.
Join us in supporting the Arabian oryx and other incredible species: www.conservationcenters.org/donate.html
Did you know the Arabian #oryx is a champion in #DryJanuary?
During the scorching summer months (ok, maybe not in January), these stunning antelope are able to thrive by changing their metabolic rate and body temperatures. Talk about thriving in "dry" conditions! 🏜️ (1/2)
How well do you know the antelope species we work with? #elfonashelf
Every genomic sample helps us pair potential parents responsibly—no awkward family reunions here.
You can help us avoid a genetic mismatch in 2025! For just $50, you can fund genomic sampling for 10 animals.
donorbox.org/conservation...
Still looking for the perfect present for the animal lover in your life?
Our Bonfire shop is your answer. All profits go back to our programs and you get to look cool while supporting conservation! #conservation #holiday #hoodie #gift
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⭐️$1,000 supports a pilot project to bolster reintroduction efforts, laying the groundwork for restoring species to their natural habitats. (5/5)
⭐️$500 funds a consultation fee for a population biologist, whose insights are crucial for informed population management strategies. (4/5)
⭐️$100 supports travel and sample collection by local veterinarians, ensuring expert care and accurate data collection. (3/5)
Your Support Matters. Here’s how your contribution can help:
⭐️$50 covers the cost of genomic sampling supplies for 10 animals, helping to gather vital genetic information for conservation planning. (2/5)
We are at the forefront of bringing together zoos, private facilities, and field-based organizations, proving that species can only be saved through united, science-driven efforts.
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#GivingTuesday #conservation (1/5)
We are thankful for ALL of our supporters. We are especially gracious to our conservation centers, Partnership for Species partners, and Source Population Alliance members. It's a team effort to protect species and we couldn't do it without you all. #thanksgiving #givingthanks #conservation
Learn more about our Source Population Alliance: www.conservationcenters.org/source-popul...
Here's some more information on the status change of the banteng: www.asianwildcattle.org/news.html
🔴The banteng, a species part of our Source Population Alliance (SPA) program has been "uplisted" to Critically Endangered.
🌏We are dedicated to preventing this species from vanishing forever and restoring thriving populations to the wild.
#conservation #rewild #banteng #endangeredspecies
Year end appeal letters are in the mail. Almost time for #GivingTuesday! #nonprofits #conservation