Abilene Zoo at forefront of preserving endangered secretary birds

Abilene Zoo at forefront of preserving endangered secretary birds

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Pam and Jagger are the resident secretary birds at the Abilene Zoo, and Zoo Animal Care Supervisor Philip Nigro considers them an important pair. The population of this species has been declining in recent years, and the Abilene Zoo is the only institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that has a breeding pair. This month, they welcomed their fourth chick, which is the first secretary bird…