Animals White Oak Conservation

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1.1 addra gazelle
1.2 blue-billed curassow
1.3 cheetah
1.4 southern cassowary
1.5 eastern bongo
1.6 eastern giant eland
1.7 florida panther
1.8 gerenuk
1.9 giraffe
1.10 greater one-horned rhino
1.11 grévy s zebra
1.12 lesser kudu
1.13 maned wolf
1.14 mississippi sandhill crane
1.15 nile lechwe
1.16 northern helmeted curassow
1.17 okapi
1.18 roan antelope
1.19 somali wild ass
1.20 southern black rhino
1.21 wattled crane
1.22 wattled curassow
1.23 white rhino

animals

an aerial photo shows of animal enclosures on white oak property. @ left st. marys river, separates georgia , florida.

white oak has been successful in breeding, researching, , conserving wide variety of species. of wild population decreases of imperiled species conserved @ center can attributed habitat loss, farming, , poaching.

not confused zoo, white oak relatively unknown general public , began offering public tours in mid-2000s. tours offered 2 days week guests made reservations in advance.

white oak is, however, prominent in zoological world, providing offspring conservation breeding programs throughout u.s. , world. white oak contributes wildlife research , field conservation programs have aided in survival of several rare species. additionally, outreach program educate wildlife conservation expected start in 2013.

addra gazelle

the addra gazelle—a member of antelope family found in grasslands , woods of africa—is 1 of few critically endangered species @ white oak. international union conservation of nature (iucn) classifies species in 1 of 7 categories: least concern, near threatened, vulnerable, endangered, critically endangered, extinct in wild, , extinct.

white oak has maintained breeding herd of addra gazelles since 1983, , since then, more 280 have been born @ center. white oak participates in association of zoos , aquariums dama (addra) gazelle species survival plan.

blue-billed curassow

inhabitants of northern colombia, blue-billed curassows critically endangered, 250 1,000 left in wild. white oak manages several breeding pairs of blue-billed curassows.

cheetah

howard gilman poses cheetah.

classified vulnerable, cheetahs suffering habitat loss , persecution farmers protecting livestock in homelands of asia , northern africa. white oak maintains significant population of south african cheetahs , has collaborated in research projects improve care in captivity. white oak has had 146 cubs born @ facilities.

the cheetah world s fast animal , can reach speeds on 60 miles per hour. show off speed, white oak hosts cheetah runs , feature cheetahs chasing lures long distances across fields. similar types of events hosted other wildlife facilities, , provide exercise , enrichment cheetahs while giving people opportunity see cats @ full speed.

southern cassowary

classified vulnerable , suffering habitat loss , hunting, cassowaries inhabit northern australia, ceram, aru island, , new guinea. breeding pair lives @ white oak , has raised young.

eastern bongo

native mountainous forests of kenya, eastern bongo critically endangered, less 200 still in wild. more 130 calves have been born in 25 years herd @ white oak.

the center assisted in 2004 project deliver eastern bongos breeding facility @ mount kenya game ranch study , reintroduction. eighteen members of species—including 1 born @ white oak—were gathered @ center zoos across north america. white oak staff journeyed bongo ranch.

eastern giant eland

the eastern giant eland classified species of least concern—unlike western giant eland, has less 200 left in wild , critically endangered. eastern giant eland nonetheless suffering population declines in homeland of central africa because of poaching.

the animal s habitat of thick bush , seasonal movements make wild populations hard study, , few live in zoos. white oak has established breeding program them, , several born @ center have been taken costa rica , south america start additional programs. funding has been provided white oak study wild giant eland in cameroon, , center has supported efforts save western eland in senegal.

florida panther

these 2 young florida panthers raised @ white oak , released wild after mother found dead in collier county, florida.

overall, cougars classified species of least concern, florida panther subspecies 1 of world s endangered large mammals, less 130 in southern florida. still estimated 30 50 in 1989.

white oak not have permanent population of florida panthers instead works u.s. fish , wildlife service , florida fish , wildlife conservation commission prepare injured or orphaned individuals rerelease southern florida. center s spacious enclosures meant simulate natural habitat, , receive little no human interaction maintain natural instincts. instead, monitored cameras , radio collars.

white oak has raised 12 florida panthers release. recently, orphaned brother , sister brought center @ 5 months old in 2011 after mother found dead in collier county, florida. after being raised, male , female released in 2013 rotenberger wildlife management area , collier county, respectively. after being released, female became pregnant and, couple months later, gave birth single kitten. 21 months old, young age florida panther become mother.

gerenuk

the gerenuk classified near threatened, , in homeland of eastern africa, there estimated wild population of 24,000, though number may underestimated.

captive management has presented challenges because of shy nature , unique diet. through 2 decades of studying habits, diet , biology, white oak has learned how manage species.

together partner sezarc (south-east zoo alliance reproduction & conservation), center has worked u.s. department of agriculture , ol jogi ranch in kenya figure out how best import semen wild males.

with birth of 4 female calves in 2010, white oak became facility in world produce gerenuk through artificial insemination. 1 of 4 later inseminated white oak , sezarc, creating second generation of calves born artificial insemination.

giraffe

classified species of least concern, wild giraffe population totals more 100,000. in wild, there 9 subspecies of giraffe, differing in appearance coats. giraffes @ white oak in subspecies of reticulated giraffes.

white oak has been home giraffes since 1987. design of center s giraffe barn, architect anthony moody received architectural design award , featured in architecture magazine.

in october 2012, white oak welcomed adult male join female herd partner fossil rim wildlife center in texas. in 2012, 2 calves born.

greater one-horned rhino

a greater one-horned rhino named chitwan , baby.

also known indian rhino, greater one-horned rhino classified vulnerable, recovering fewer 200 in wild more 2,500 (about 2,200 in india , 400 in nepal).

this species of rhino relatively new @ white oak, welcomed first calf in july 2011. facilities white oak provide large enclosures have had success in breeding. calf born in may 2013.

grévy s zebra

perhaps least known of 3 zebra species, grévy s zebra endangered, 750 mature individuals left in homeland in eastern africa.

the grévy s zebra program 1 of first established @ white oak, , since then, 70-plus foals have been born there. center collaborates other wildlife facilities , association of zoos , aquariums in grévy s zebra species survival plan. research @ white oak has included grévy s zebra reproduction , collecting , freezing sperm. artificial insemination program underway in partnership conservation centers species survival.

lesser kudu

quite smaller greater kudu, lesser kudu classified near threatened, 120,000 wild individuals in native land of eastern africa. white oak has been home species since 2005, participating in breeding program north american wildlife facilities. more 30 calves have been born @ center.

maned wolf

a maned wolf pup mother.

perhaps best described larger version of fox, maned wolf classified near threatened, rough estimate of 13,000 mature individuals in wild.

since 1985, 50 pups have been born @ white oak, 1 of few facilities allows mom , dad raise pups in wild. 2005 population , habitat viability assessment study—which worked toward determining more precise population status , habitat needs—was supported white oak.

mississippi sandhill crane

a baby mississippi sandhill crane weighed @ white oak.

while sandhill cranes overall thriving , classified species of least concern, mississippi sandhill crane subspecies critically endangered, 1975 estimate of less 35 wild individuals spurring creation of mississippi sandhill crane national wildlife refuge. refuge has biggest release program cranes on planet, , 90 percent of cranes seen there raised in captivity.

white oak first got involved in preservation of species in 1994, joining mississippi sandhill crane recovery program , creating facilities captive breeding. several breeding pairs have produced chicks, transported mississippi release refuge.

nile lechwe

a member of antelope s waterbuck family, wild nile lechwe have been estimated @ 4,300 individuals , can found in south sudan , small region of ethiopia.

since mid-1980s, white oak has kept herd of nile lechwe, has produced many calves. success of species @ center partially attributed resemblance native habitat of moist lowlands.

northern helmeted curassow

one of several different species of curassow, northern helmeted classified endangered, estimated wild population dropping below 2,500 in 2007 in native countries of venezuela , colombia. white oak maintains population of birds.

okapi

okapi mother , calf @ white oak.

okapi have haunch stripes resemble zebra related giraffe. classified endangered, , wild populations can found in democratic republic of congo.

white oak maintains captive breeding program , facilities okapi. center has imported okapi breeding okapi conservation project. project initiated in 1987 drc , international partners , offers protection of expansive area of rainforest named okapi wildlife reserve. okapi bred @ white oak can found in wildlife facilities across u.s. , world.

research @ white oak has examined unique biology of species, requirements captivity, nutrition, , more.

roan antelope

native lands across africa, roan antelope in family of “horse antelopes” , can weigh 750 pounds. classified species of least concern , known strength , aggression, defending herds , calves against lions.

white oak has had large herd , breeding program since 1978. great effort needed manage species because of size, herd aggression, , health. white oak has adapted these needs , has maintained thriving population, 90 calves born.

despite classification of least concern, populations declining in parts of africa. in 1996, white oak delivered group of young roan born @ center parks depleted populations reintroduction.

somali wild ass

somali wild ass feeding @ white oak.

the somali wild ass 1 of 2 subspecies of african wild ass, other being nubian wild ass. domesticated more 6,000 years ago in northern africa, wild ass thought origin species donkeys. somali wild ass s remaining wild population of fewer 2,000 found in small, scattered pockets of western africa.

as part of international effort save somali wild ass extinction, white oak received herd in 2008, making 1 of 3 facilities in u.s. breed species. since then, herd has produced 18 foals, including several born in spring 2013.

southern black rhino

the southern black rhinoceros subspecies of black rhino. subspecies, western black rhino, declared extinct in 2011. numbers once climbing toward 1 million, hunting , habitat destruction caused 98 percent population decrease in black rhinos 1960 1995, low of 2,410 in wild in 1995.

in late 1980s, white oak joined black rhino foundation. agreement included black rhinos zimbabwe being brought center in 1993 captive breeding in case wild population lost. first calf born @ white oak taken africa breeding program , produced offspring.

wattled crane

an animal specialist @ white oak holds wattled crane.

classified vulnerable, wattled crane has wide range in southern africa, encompassing of zambia , portions of several other countries. estimated wild population between 6,000 , 8,000.

white oak participates in cooperative breeding program between association of zoos , aquariums, crane species survival plan, , conservation center species survival. collaborations in place smithsonian conservation biology institute, fossil rim wildlife center, san diego zoo safari park, , wilds. white oak welcomed new wattled crane chick in spring 2013.

wattled curassow

the wattled curassow equivalent wild turkey in size , stays in dry areas of amazonian forest. classified endangered, wild population of estimated 350 1,500 scattered in colombia, bolivia, peru, , brazil. primary threat hunting, habitat loss contributing. white oak maintains population of birds.

white rhino

a bird s-eye view of white rhinoceros enclosure @ white oak.

the white rhinoceros biggest of 5 rhino species, , ranks third largest land animal behind 2 elephant species. depopulation had reduced range southern tip of africa, reintroduction efforts have spread farther north. classified threatened, estimated population of 22,000 in wild.

white rhinos social animals , require large, open spaces, presenting primary challenge in captive breeding. land @ white oak has aided in overcoming challenge, , 25 white rhinos have been born @ center.