Disney's Animal Kingdom is very well-known for the great care they take of the animals that live in the park. This is only logical, of course, since they are definitely the main attraction of the theme park. One little-known fact, though, is that they are also helping -on a smaller scale, of course- fight animal extinction. Black Rhinos, for example, are a very rare species in their natural habitat now. Because of a history of poaching and a recent spike in the activity, there are around 250 black rhinos left in the world. In 2012, though, a mother rhino gave birth to a calf in Animal Kingdom and, of course, he has been well taken care of.
Another species that has greatly been helped by Animal Kingdom's special care is the Micronesian Kingfisher. These birds are native to the islands of Guam, Palau and Pohnpei, but they are no longer seen in these areas. Due to the introduction of the brown tree snake in their habitats, they have been practically extinct for a few years now. Only existing because of conservation breeding, there are currently less than 150 birds of this species in the whole world. The worst thing is that breeding them is especially difficult, because incompatibility between males and females. Still, a pair of chicks were born at Animal Kingdom a few years ago as well. It is an admirable task on their part.
Another species that has greatly been helped by Animal Kingdom's special care is the Micronesian Kingfisher. These birds are native to the islands of Guam, Palau and Pohnpei, but they are no longer seen in these areas. Due to the introduction of the brown tree snake in their habitats, they have been practically extinct for a few years now. Only existing because of conservation breeding, there are currently less than 150 birds of this species in the whole world. The worst thing is that breeding them is especially difficult, because incompatibility between males and females. Still, a pair of chicks were born at Animal Kingdom a few years ago as well. It is an admirable task on their part.