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Story summary
- The manumea, or tooth-billed pigeon, has been sighted in Samoa for the first time since 2020.
- Observations near Uafato were made by the Samoa Conservation Society, confirming five sightings between October and November.
- The manumea is a critically endangered bird and a close relative of the extinct dodo.
- Conservationists are using bioacoustic tools and community engagement to track the bird.
- Funding from organizations such as Colossal Biosciences supports conservation efforts, while experts emphasize the need for ecological support alongside technological interventions to ensure the bird's survival.
