Conservation
The Gibbon’s Tail: Ancient stories could help save the world's rarest ape
For the world’s rarest ape, survival may depend on stories passed down for centuries.
14 days ago
Human Impact
Over 30% of the world's reptile species can be bought online (and the majority are not protected)
Reptiles are consistently overlooked by regulators of the trade in wildlife, but many face extinction in the wild.
one month ago
Conservation
Monarch butterflies' spectacular migration is at risk – an ambitious new plan aims to help save it
Can a plan that brings together government and private landowners create enough habitat for monarch butterflies?
one month ago
Conservation
New research: Tracking technology uses rhinos' unique feet to fight poaching
Rhino tracks are as unique as human fingerprints, which is good news for conservationists
2 months ago
Conservation
Rediscovered : New Guinea's "singing dogs" are not extinct after all
DNA analysis has found that an ancient dog known for its uniquely haunting howl is still living in the wild in West Guinea, Indonesia.
2 months ago
Conservation
Cambodia welcomes a bumper crop of critically endangered crocs
Fifteen hatchings might not sound like much, but for a species on the brink it's very encouraging news.
2 months ago
Conservation
Air pollution could be making honey bees sick – new study
Honey bees in the most polluted parts of an Indian city were more likely to die sooner and showed clear signs of poor health.
3 months ago
Conservation
Getting closer to a much better count of Africa's lions
How do scientists count lions? Not very accurately says recent research.
3 months ago
Animal Behaviour
Endangered Asiatic lions have been making the news recently (for reasons good and bad)
The last remaining Asiatic lions in the world have lately been generating a fair bit of news.
3 months ago
Human Impact
Spend some time with the "Black Mambas": South Africa's first all-female anti-poaching unit
In a private reserve on the fringes of South Africa’s world-famous Kruger National Park, wildlife is watched over by a team of rangers with a...
3 months ago
Endangered
Rare sighting of tigers in Thailand sparks hope for the endangered species
Good news for Global Tiger Day!
4 months ago
Human Impact
The shocking number of snakes traded internationally each year
A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.37
4 months ago
Endangered
Baby boom for "sock-nosed" saiga raises hope for the critically endangered antelope
A relative bumper crop of fawns has been recorded for the smallest of Kazakhstan’s three main populations of saiga antelope.
4 months ago
Human Impact
New study: Fewer animals killed by cars as COVID-19 keeps motorists off the road
At least we've had a few silver linings to cling to amid the global ravages of COVID-19.
4 months ago
Human Impact
Researchers want to measure how global lockdowns have impacted wild species
"There is a really valuable research opportunity here, one that's been brought about by the most tragic circumstances."
5 months ago
