CALGARY — The Calgary Zoo says it has successfully hatched several dozen greater sage grouse in an effort to bolster the endangered prairie bird’s population. The zoo says eight hens, six males and 50 juveniles are thriving at its Devonian Wildlife Conservation Centre. Greater sage grouse are threatened by habitat destruction and human development. The Calgary Zoo opened its breeding facility last fall. “Saving greater sage grouse is important, but it is not easy.

Source: National Post October 19, 2017 17:26 UTC