Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Poaching

Conservation organisation releases white rhinos back into the wild

Conservation organisation releases white rhinos back into the wild

ByStuart ButlerMay 20, 2024
In a rare bit of good news African Parks, a conservation organisation, has released the first of 2000 white rhinos into the wild.
Elephant populations stabilise in parts of Africa

Elephant populations stabilise in parts of Africa

ByStuart ButlerJan 10, 2024
Two new reports highlight that after years of decline in some parts of Africa elephant populations have stabilised.
Europe’s illegal caviar trade

Europe’s illegal caviar trade

ByStuart ButlerNov 22, 2023
Report claims that half of the caviar sold in Europe is illegally sourced and some isn't caviar at all
South Africa’s plant poaching epidemic

South Africa’s plant poaching epidemic

ByTommy TrenchardMay 4, 2022
In South Africa, a new wave of poaching has taken off, but this time it isn’t big cats, elephants or rhinos, but tiny succulent plants
The problem with CITES, the convention to protect endangered wildlife

The problem with CITES, the convention to protect endangered wildlife

ByGeographical ContributorApr 28, 2022
The international conservation agreement CITES is nearly half a century old, and its future and effectiveness are uncertain
Could farming endangered animals save them?

Could farming endangered animals save them?

ByKatie BurtonNov 22, 2019
Increased interest in the farming of endangered animals as a conservation method has led to a closer look at pangolins.