WILDLIFE
Boom in wildlife crime
Aug 13, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
The world’s fourth largest criminal enterprise is the illegal trade in environmental products. Now both INTERPOL and the UN are calling for greater collaboration and leadership to combat these activities
Bison: home on the range
Jun 29, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
The designation of the North American bison as the national mammal of the US is recognition of the remarkable conservation efforts that have revived the species from the brink of extinction
Eurasian lynx creeps closer to UK release
Jun 17, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
The UK’s last wild lynx disappeared around 700AD. They could return in a trial introduction in 2017
‘Baby dragon’ birth captured on video
Jun 03, 2016
Written by
Estelle Hakner
The wait is over for biologists at Slovenia’s Postojna Cave as their first ‘baby dragon’ or ‘human fish’ is born, giving a rare snapshot into the strange and little-known world of this bizarre amphibian
Kenya sets fire to the trade
May 28, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
By setting fire to the world’s largest ever stockpile of ivory, Kenya aims to draw global attention to the threats facing African elephants, especially from poaching
Embracing tourism to protect Kenyan wildlife
May 12, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
Conservation of threatened iconic species will be aided by the re-opening of Loisaba, a tourist operation in Laikipia County, Kenya
Chernobyl reindeer radiation in decline
May 07, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
Thirty years on, the Chernobyl disaster still leaves a radioactive footprint on Norwegian reindeer. However, could the worst of it be over?
Three new species of lemur discovered in Madagascar
May 06, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
Geographical takes a look at the three newly discovered species of mouse lemur and what they could mean for conservation in Madagascar
Why Mexican bat calls are unlocking the secrets of its ecosystem
Apr 21, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
The world’s biggest library of bat sounds has been compiled in order to monitor some of the most biodiverse regions of Mexico
Battling the human-elephant conflict: Dr Ananda Kumar
Apr 12, 2016
Written by
Sara Mizzi
Sara Mizzi of Elephant Family talks to Dr Ananda Kumar, scientist at the Nature Conservation Foundation, about the main causes of conflict between humans and elephants across India and what is being done to help mitigate the problem
Using clouds to locate threatened species
Apr 06, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
How can we conserve species and biodiversity hotspots that haven’t been located on the ground? The answer could be in the skies
Caribbean sperm whales speak with a distinctive accent
Apr 05, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
A decade-long survey has shown that sperm whales in the Caribbean region communicate with a particular accent that is exclusive to the area
The secret life of olms
Mar 01, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
Deep in a subterranean, underwater cave system, questions are finally being answered about one of the world’s strangest amphibians
‘Extinct’ tree frog rediscovered
Feb 27, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
A tree frog thought to have been extinct for 140 years has been rediscovered in the jungles of northeast India
Fitbit for polar bears: monitoring the Arctic’s wildlife
Feb 23, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
Fitbit-style monitoring devices are revealing the importance a good day’s rest plays in the lives of polar bears
Wild cities: Bringing animal conservation closer to home
Feb 08, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
New findings highlight the impact of cities when it comes to threatened species conservation
Recognising success
Jan 30, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
A Kenyan wildlife ranger receives the inaugural Tusk Ranger award for rhino conservation success
Stork of the dump
Jan 27, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
Opportunistic white storks are shortening winter migrations in favour of human landfill sites and fish farm leftovers
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