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The Comeback Bird: Meet the Ko'Ko'

The Comeback Bird: Meet the Ko'Ko'

FromShort Wave


The Comeback Bird: Meet the Ko'Ko'

FromShort Wave

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Jan 23, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For nearly forty years, the Guam Rail bird (locally known as the ko'ko') has been extinct in the wild — decimated by the invasive brown tree snake. But now, after a decades-long recovery effort, the ko'ko' has been successfully re-introduced. It is the second bird in history to recover from extinction in the wild. Wildlife biologist Suzanne Medina tells us the story of how the Guam Department of Agriculture brought the ko'ko' back, with a little matchmaking and a lot of patience.
Released:
Jan 23, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.