Durrell Wildlife Park - Durrell Overseas

Durrell Overseas

  • Pygmy Hog
Although no longer located in Jersey, conservation is still monitored by Durrell in Assam India and other locations. The species is still in dire need of funding and help. During 2008 some pygmy hogs were released into the wild in Assam, early reports show good progress with the species
  • Blue Iguana
Hitting headlines recently is some success in Grand Cayman with the Blue Iguana. Working alongside local authorities the iguana is being saved from extinction. It shows what can be done. In 2008 the project suffered a drawback when mindless thugs broke into the complex and masacred numerous iguanas including juveniles and expecting females.
  • Madagascar Pochard
Previously thought extinct, (found when looking for something else), Durrell have recently teamed up with Madagascar to help research and study the species. With scouts unable to locate more individuals, it has become a possibility that experts will have to bring the survivors back to Jersey, using expertise from the Madagascar Teal and Meller's Duck to help the duck get back from the brink
  • Antiguan Racer
In 1995 was dubbed the world's rarest snake. More recently the species have been relocated back to Antigua on some islands where they are free from predators and pests.
  • Mauritius Olive White-eye
  • White-footed tamarin
  • Ploughshare Tortoise
  • Round Island day gecko
  • Round Island skink
  • Round Island boa
  • Mangrove Finch
  • Mauritius Fody
  • Giant Hispaniolan Galliwasp
  • Cuban Solenodon
  • Floreana Mockingbird
  • Hispaniolan Hutia
  • Hispaniolan Solenodon
  • Mountain coati

Read more about this topic:  Durrell Wildlife Park

Famous quotes containing the word durrell:

    Music was invented to confirm human loneliness.
    —Lawrence Durrell (1912–1990)