Once found across the length and breadth of Hawaii Island, the ‘alala, the endemic Hawaiian crow, today is found only in captivity. Successful captive breeding and conservation efforts have helped rescue this species from the brink of extinction, but it still faces many challenges.
Once found across the length and breadth of Hawaii Island, the ‘alala, the endemic Hawaiian crow, today is found only in captivity. Successful captive breeding and conservation efforts have helped rescue this species from the brink of extinction, but it still faces many challenges.
Lea Ka‘aha‘aina of the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ ‘Alala Project, will provide an up-to-the-minute report on the project’s status during a beautifully illustrated presentation from 3-4:30 p.m. and repeated 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the Lyman Museum.
Ka‘aha‘aina will discuss the planned upcoming release of 12 more birds and how physical conditioning and predator-aversion training are helping prepare the released ‘alala for survival in the wild.
The presentation is part of Lyman Museum’s Saigo Public Program lecture series. Admission is free to museum members, $3 for nonmembers.
Space is limited; first come, first seated.
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawaii.
Located at 276 Haili St. in Hilo, the museum is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.