Species Survival Plan®
Species Survival Plan®
The National Aviary is proud to be part of the Species Survival Plan® (SSP) for more than 80 species. SSP Programs work to protect endangered species and ensure their survival through breeding programs, habitat preservation, and education.
By participating in these plans, the National Aviary is taking an active role in the conservation of some of the world’s most vulnerable species. Read just a few of our stories below.
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Saving Guam Kingfishers
Guam Kingfishers, known locally as Sihek, have been Extinct in the Wild for four decades.
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Saving Guam Rails
In 1987, only 21 Guam Rails remained after their population was nearly driven to extinction by an invasive species.
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