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Rare Hawaiian snail reintroduced into Koʻolau Mountains on Oʻahu

After more than 33 years in captivity, a rare Hawaiian snail species known as Achatinella fuscobasis was released recently into the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve of the Ko‘olau Mountains on O‘ahu.

Hawaiian Telcom mobilizes employees for ‘Day in the Community’ on Friday

Hundreds of Hawaiian Telcom employees throughout the state and on Maui will spend the day volunteering this Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, the company announced

Mānoa: Discovering yeast in Hawaiʻi could answer larger questions

It is estimated that scientists have discovered only 1% of the yeast species thought to exist on Earth. A professor in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), hopes to change this by shedding light on what is known as a “dark area” of the fungal tree of life using a $1 million award over the next four years, funded by the National Science Foundation.

28-inch ball python snake found in Kahaluʻu, turned in to Honolulu Zoo

A live ball python was turned in to the Honolulu Zoo on Wednesday afternoon under the state’s Amnesty Program. State officials say the snake was dropped off by a person who requested to remain anonymous and only indicated that the snake was found in Kahaluʻu.

Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center honored for service: 3,000 birds and a lifetime of dedication

The Hawai‘i Wildlife Center was honored on Friday with an award from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources for its 10 years of service and dedication to care of native birds and wildlife.

African Lion at Honolulu Zoo Dies After Contracting Virus that Causes COVID-19

Ekundu, a 13-year old male lion that was living at the Honolulu Zoo, died on Monday, with underlying health conditions after contracting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.

Imua Family Services Partners to Bring Virtual Zoo to Maui

Imua Family Services’ Imua Discovery Garden teamed up with The Honolulu Zoo Society’s education department to present three unique virtual presentations of wildlife for Maui’s keiki – including a guided tour of the zoo’s most popular areas. There will be six separate sessions in April conducted via Zoom and registration for the event is free. Space is limited.

Giant Salamanders in Honolulu Become First to Lay Eggs Outside of Japan

Japanese giant salamanders are endemic to Japan. The eggs are anticipated to hatch in early December if they continue to develop.

Wallaby Rescued from Hālawa Euthanized at Honolulu Zoo

A wallaby that was rescued from Hālawa and brought to the Honolulu Zoo earlier this year has been euthanized at the Honolulu Zoo.