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The Ebola storm: apes in the firing line
Wildlife

The Ebola storm: apes in the firing line

Dec 29, 2017
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While it was the impact on civilian populations that generated most of the headlines during the 2014-2016 outbreak in West Africa, humans weren’t the only species devastated by Ebola – the region’s ape colonies are desperately struggling to recover
A merciless eating machine that won't rest until all known fish have been devoured
Wildlife

Battle in the Baltic: Seals, birds and humans compete for food in the Baltic sea

Dec 15, 2017
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Baltic seals and fish-eating bird populations are increasing and could be putting a strain on fish stocks
Last chance for the vaquita
Wildlife

Last chance for the vaquita

Dec 08, 2017
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The world’s most endangered marine mammal has just been thrown a long overdue lifeline
Germany’s insects continue ‘dramatic’ decline
Wildlife

Germany’s insects continue ‘dramatic’ decline

Oct 19, 2017
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Nature reserves and protected areas in Germany have lost 76 per cent of flying insect biomass since 1989
The first Asian hornet nest in the UK was discovered (and destroyed) in 2016
Wildlife

Sting in the Tale: invasive hornets

Oct 03, 2017
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The rapid spread of Asian hornets is likely to make them a regular sighting in the UK over the coming years
Hundreds of new species discovered in the Amazon
Wildlife

Hundreds of new species discovered in the Amazon

Sep 05, 2017
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Over a two-year period, a new species of plant or animal was identified every other day
Workers fill a monsoon bucket on a helicopter with pellets designed to kill possums near Greymouth, New Zealand
Wildlife

Radical Eradication: wiping out New Zealand's predators

Sep 02, 2017
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As part of New Zealand’s plan to cull millions of predators, scientists are consulting the public about controversial gene technology
A dolphin calf
Wildlife

‘Selfie’ seeking sightseers strike again

Aug 24, 2017
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Dismay as a Spanish baby dolphin becomes the latest victim of the quest for ‘the perfect selfie’
Only drastic action by the United States in the 1940s prevented its national bird, the bald eagle, from becoming extinct
Wildlife

National symbols: the demise of iconic wildlife

Aug 01, 2017
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Despite their high profiles, most of the world’s national animal symbols are lacking in protection, with a significant proportion now revealed to be experiencing population decline
Overall insect population numbers have shrunk by 40 per cent over the last four decades
Wildlife

Bug’s Life: the demise of insects

Jul 08, 2017
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It’s not just the bees that are disappearing. Insects across the board are showing dramatic drops in population levels, leading to a serious knock-on effect for ecosystems everywhere
A Grauer’s (or Eastern Lowland Silverback) gorilla in the DRC
Wildlife

Gorillas and Guerrillas – conservation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

May 18, 2017
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John Kahekwa is the founder and general manager of the Pole Pole Foundation (POPOF), a Congolese run conservation NGO which works to protect the critically endangered Grauer’s gorillas and their habitat in Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP), and to support the…
Borneo Wildlife Warriors: Episode 6 [video]
Wildlife

Borneo Wildlife Warriors: Episode 6 [video]

Apr 28, 2017
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The continuing adventures of Aaron Gekoski as he joins the Wildlife Rescue Unit
Borneo Wildlife Warriors: Episode 5 [video]
Wildlife

Borneo Wildlife Warriors: Episode 5 [video]

Apr 21, 2017
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Aaron Gekoski continues working alongside the Wildlife Rescue Unit
Borneo Wildlife Warriors: Episode 4 [video]
Wildlife

Borneo Wildlife Warriors: Episode 4 [video]

Apr 13, 2017
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Aaron Gekoski continues his personal adventure into the wilds of Borneo
Collared cheetahs grooming in the Namib Desert, Namibia
Wildlife

Tracking animals: transparency vs security

Apr 13, 2017
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Simple tracking devices have enabled conservationists to amass big data, vastly improving their knowledge about different species. But could this same technology be used for more nefarious means?
Borneo Wildlife Warriors: Episode 3 [video]
Wildlife

Borneo Wildlife Warriors: Episode 3 [video]

Apr 07, 2017
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The latest episode sees ‘Bertie’ enlisting in wildlife rescue boot camp
Borneo Wildlife Warriors: new web series launches [video]
Wildlife

Borneo Wildlife Warriors: new web series launches [video]

Mar 31, 2017
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New video series tracks the journey of Aaron Gekoski as he joins Borneo’s Wildlife Rescue Unit to get on conservation’s front lines – watch new episodes each week on Geographical
Europe’s ‘Black Rhino’: The culling of Poland’s wild bison
Wildlife

Europe’s ‘Black Rhino’: The culling of Poland’s wild bison

Mar 17, 2017
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The bison, Poland’s symbol of nature conservation, already faces controversial annual culling. But recently, the Polish government announced plans to increase culling of this last remnant of legendary megafauna, causing outrage among conservationists
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