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Colossal Biosciences and Save the Elephants Debut First-of-its-Kind Project to Utilize Drones and Machine Learning for Elephant Conservation

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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    In this collaboration, Save the Elephants will deploy a small fleet of drones equipped with high resolution and infrared cameras to capture elephant behavioral data.
  • “The technological sophistication of modern drones, combined with appropriate analysis including the use of Machine Learning and AI expertise, will reveal many novel insights into elephant behavior and ecology.
  • And the better we understand elephants, the more we can help to secure a future for these iconic giants,” said Fritz Vollrath of Save the Elephants.
  • Colossal is working closely with the Save the Elephants team, including CEO Frank Pope and Colossal Scientific Advisor and Save the Elephants Chairman, Fritz Vollrath.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Announces Elephant Valley, Largest Transformative Project in 50-year History

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced construction is officially underway on the largest and most transformative project in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 50-year history. The all-new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley will reimagine the heart of the Safari Park, turning the current elephant environment into a dynamic savanna and a place of exploration. Elephant Valley will give guests of all ages the opportunity to connect with elephants like never before, encouraging greater empathy, understanding, and appreciation of this majestic species—and igniting a passion for wildlife.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced construction is officially underway on the largest and most transformative project in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 50-year history.
  • Elephant Valley will provide guests with new insight into the role San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance pursues as a leader in wildlife conservation.
  • "As magnificent as elephants are, their future is equally fragile," said Lisa Peterson, executive director, San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
  • Elephant Valley is funded by thousands of generous donors and longtime San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supporter Denny Sanford.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Announces Elephant Valley, Largest Transformative Project in 50-year History

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
Heart, San Diego Zoo, Life, Elephant, Hope, Safari park, The Nature Conservancy, Save the Elephants, Climate change, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Nature, SAN, Knowledge, Empathy, Ecosystem, Social, Environment, Habitat, DVM, Threatened species, Hunting, San Diego Zoo Safari Park

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced construction is officially underway on the largest and most transformative project in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 50-year history. The all-new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley will reimagine the heart of the Safari Park, turning the current elephant environment into a dynamic savanna and a place of exploration. Elephant Valley will give guests of all ages the opportunity to connect with elephants like never before, encouraging greater empathy, understanding, and appreciation of this majestic species—and igniting a passion for wildlife.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced construction is officially underway on the largest and most transformative project in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 50-year history.
  • Elephant Valley will provide guests with new insight into the role San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance pursues as a leader in wildlife conservation.
  • "As magnificent as elephants are, their future is equally fragile," said Lisa Peterson, executive director, San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
  • Elephant Valley is funded by thousands of generous donors and longtime San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supporter Denny Sanford.

Colossal Biosciences Secures $150M Series B and Announces Plan to De-Extinct the Iconic Dodo

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230131005411/en/
    Dr. Beth Shapiro, Ph.D. (Lead Paleogeneticist and Colossal Scientific Advisory Board Member) and Ben Lamm (Colossal Co-Founder and CEO).
  • Since launching in September 2021, Colossal has raised $225M in total funding.
  • Colossal is on a mission to reverse these staggering statistics through genetic rescue techniques and its de-extinction toolkit.
  • Colossal creates innovative technologies for species restoration, critically endangered species protection and the repopulation of critical ecosystems that support the continuation of life on Earth.

Kohl’s Introduces New Store Experience and Features Must-Have Apparel at Incredible Value this Back to School Season

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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We couldnt be more excited to introduce customers to Discover @ Kohls this back to school season.

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  • We couldnt be more excited to introduce customers to Discover @ Kohls this back to school season.
  • Plus, with Kohls unique value offerings including Kohls Cash, Kohls Rewards and Kohls Card, customers can find incredible prices and savings on the must-have brands and styles for the year ahead.
  • Kohls Cash: Customers shopping during a Kohls Cash earn period get $10 Kohls Cash for every $50 spent.
  • Kohls Card: Kohls Card customers save more with extra savings offers throughout the year and thats on top of Kohls already incredible sale prices.

2021 Indianapolis Prize Gala Celebrates World-Renowned Animal Conservationists

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Sunday, September 26, 2021
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indianapolis Prize – the world's leading award for animal conservation –celebrated the world's preeminent animal conservationists at the Indianapolis Prize Gala presented by Cummins Inc.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indianapolis Prize the world's leading award for animal conservation celebrated the world's preeminent animal conservationists at the Indianapolis Prize Gala presented by Cummins Inc.
    Dr. Amanda Vincent , the 2021 recipient and eighth Winner of the Prize, which is awarded biennially by the Indianapolis Zoological Society, received a $250,000 grant the largest unrestricted monetary award given for the successful conservation of endangered or threatened species.
  • "It is a great honor to be named the 2021 Indianapolis Prize Winner.
  • The inaugural Emerging Conservationist Award will be presented at the 2023 Indianapolis Prize Gala in downtown Indianapolis.
  • The Indianapolis Prize recognizes and rewards conservationists who have achieved major victories in advancing the sustainability of an animal species or group of species.

2021 Indianapolis Prize Gala Celebrates World-Renowned Animal Conservationists

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Sunday, September 26, 2021
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indianapolis Prize – the world's leading award for animal conservation –celebrated the world's preeminent animal conservationists at the Indianapolis Prize Gala presented by Cummins Inc.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indianapolis Prize the world's leading award for animal conservation celebrated the world's preeminent animal conservationists at the Indianapolis Prize Gala presented by Cummins Inc.
    Dr. Amanda Vincent , the 2021 recipient and eighth Winner of the Prize, which is awarded biennially by the Indianapolis Zoological Society, received a $250,000 grant the largest unrestricted monetary award given for the successful conservation of endangered or threatened species.
  • "It is a great honor to be named the 2021 Indianapolis Prize Winner.
  • The inaugural Emerging Conservationist Award will be presented at the 2023 Indianapolis Prize Gala in downtown Indianapolis.
  • The Indianapolis Prize recognizes and rewards conservationists who have achieved major victories in advancing the sustainability of an animal species or group of species.