The Critically Endangered Laysan Duck: A Story of Survival
The Laysan duck, also known as the Laysan teal, is a critically endangered species originally found on various Hawaiian islands but now restricted to Laysan Island and two other atolls. Driven to the brink of extinction with only 12 individuals left in 1912, conservation efforts are being made to breed and protect this species. Breeding success is limited to the April-August period, with females laying eggs in well-concealed nests. Their survival story serves as a testament to the importance of conservation efforts for endangered species.
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The Laysan duck, often known as the Laysan teal, is a dabbling duck with a status of critically endangered. Fossil evidence confirms that the species were once fairly common and found on many Hawaiian islands. However, today, they only survive on Laysan island and two other atolls.
WARNING! CRITICALLY ENDANGERED! These magnificent birds have survived the brink of extinction: in 1880, all the ducks had disappeared from everywhere but Laysan island. In 1912, there were only 12 individual birds living. Now, we are trying to breed them in other parts of the world and slowly making progress with mixed results. However, the typical egg laying season for them is April August. This means that any time other than that period is mainly unsuccessful. In the wild, the females lay their eggs in well-concealed nests below dense clumps of vegetation.
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