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Bird Parks Unite to Save Endangered Brazilian Merganser

1/20/2026

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Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, and Prague Zoo in the Czech Republic have been chosen to care for the Brazilian Merganser.
The Brazilian Merganser population is estimated at 50 to 250 individuals.
Dr. Dustin Foote, the park's Director of Aviculture, cites collaboration among organizations to protect the species.
Breeding pairs have been sent to both parks to boost survival.

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Story summary

Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, and Prague Zoo in the Czech Republic have been chosen to care for the Brazilian Merganser.
The Brazilian Merganser population is estimated at 50 to 250 individuals.
Dr. Dustin Foote, the park's Director of Aviculture, cites collaboration among organizations to protect the species.
Breeding pairs have been sent to both parks to boost survival.