Stories tagged “Conservation.”
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In Tanzania, Maasai combine tradition and technology to preserve soils
Maasai communities in Tanzania are integrating traditional land management with modern technology, like smartphones, to combat soil degradation. The African People and Wildlife association supports this initiative in villages like Arkaria, enabling precise monitoring and …
Researchers in Singapore have found that dung beetles can help identify elusive wildlife by analyzing DNA from their gut contents. The study, conducted in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, detected 18 animal species, including rare mammals and birds. The findings sugg…
Researchers in Singapore are seeking public help to report horseshoe crab sightings to track their numbers and habitats for conservation efforts. Horseshoe crabs are ancient 'living fossils' essential to coastal ecosystems but face threats from habitat loss and human acti…
Alarm as bush fires ravage Burundi's Ruvubu National Park
Bushfires have devastated over 10,000 hectares of Burundi's Ruvubu National Park, with understaffed and underequipped rangers struggling to contain the blazes.
Australia has confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, with the deadly virus detected in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state. The seal was found dead at the coastal town of Beachport, about 310 kilometers south of Adelaide, the state capital.
In 1927, John D. Rockefeller Jr. secretly acquired over 35,000 acres in Wyoming's Jackson Hole through a shell company for $1.4 million, intending to donate it for conservation.
British Army sailors rescue bedraggled barn owl 70 nautical miles out to sea
A British Army sailing crew competing in the 50th Anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race rescued a bedraggled barn owl 70 nautical miles from shore. The exhausted bird made a determined bid to join the crew, but its boarding proved less than graceful.
Photographer Joel Sartore has spent two decades making sure wildlife is seen through his Photo Ark project, which has grown into a global conservation effort to document thousands of animal species and generate worldwide awareness about those in danger of extinction.
Kenya: Nairobi Biodiversity Talks Set the Stage for Key COP17 Decisions
Recent biodiversity talks in Nairobi concluded with a stark warning: countries are off track to meet global 2030 biodiversity goals despite record participation in reporting and planning processes.
Nature lovers and activists gathered in Hong Lim Park to call for more details on plans to develop parts of Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks for housing.
Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad
A global animal welfare organization, Four Paws, has initiated the relocation of 30 big cats from Argentina's former Zoo Luján to sanctuaries in South Africa and the United States.
A livestream of Alaskan brown bears devouring salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park has seen a 70% surge in viewership, attracting 7.3 million views this summer.
China's ecological environment department has released a plan to effectively alleviate biodiversity loss by 2030. The plan aims to optimize the ecological space layout, improve ecological quality, and reduce biodiversity loss. The department will also strengthen monitorin…
Since 2017, Hangzhou procuratorates have handled 2,766 environmental and resource protection public interest litigation cases. This initiative aligns with Hangzhou's ten-year designation as a "City of Ecological Civilization" and the first National Ecology Day following t…
A video of popular Tamil actor Vikram cuddling an endangered lar gibbon has prompted an investigation by Indian wildlife officials into the animal's origins and legal possession.
A Long Island woman's home has become a sanctuary for a group of raccoons, who have adapted to living with humans and even developed distinctive traits. The phenomenon has sparked debate about whether raccoons are domesticating themselves, much like wolves.
A young Sunda slow loris was found in an industrial estate near Tuas and rescued by ACRES, marking the second rescue of the endangered species in Singapore in 2026. The venomous primate was carefully rehabilitated before being released back into the wild after two months.
River Wonders in Singapore welcomes Yaffa, an 11-year-old red panda from Taipei Zoo, debuting in a new purpose-built exhibit during National Day weekend. Yaffa underwent quarantine and health checks and now lives in a two-part exhibit allowing free movement, with visitors…
20,000 Hectares of Forest on Fire in Taunus, Germany
A massive forest fire is burning in the Taunus region of Germany, with over 20,000 hectares of land affected. The fire is being fought by 450 firefighters from the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, with support from a helicopter. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has emphasized the importance of scientifically preserving the country's cultural heritage during a visit to the restoration workshop of the historic Pearl Cannon. He praised the project's conservators, researchers, and resto…
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has approved Iran's conservation report for the World Heritage site of Hegmataneh, confirming that the site's protection, management and restoration measures comply with the committee's requirements.
Kenya Wildlife Service says cyanide traces found in 15 elephants dead near Amboseli National Park point to pesticide exposure from nearby tomato farms, but conservationists and farmers are skeptical.
A rare venomous blue-necked keelback snake was spotted at MacRitchie Reservoir, prompting the public to keep a safe distance and avoid handling the animal.
Researchers in Florida have tested an unusual way to fight back against bacterial diseases threatening Caribbean corals. They exposed healthy coral fragments to a bacterium that causes disease, then introduced a naturally occurring marine bacterium that hunts and feeds on…
The government will continue to engage stakeholders and take in views and feedback before deciding how to carry out the development of both Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest. Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan said plans for the sites have not been finali…
Mauritania: Three Tonnes of Seeds Dispersed in New Aerial Seeding Campaign
Mauritania has launched a new aerial seeding campaign, dispersing three tonnes of tree seeds across nine regions to combat desertification, which affects 84% of the country's land.
Kenya's Maasai Mara, a famous wildlife reserve, is under pressure from habitat loss, human activity, and tourism development. Conservationists warn that unchecked development is damaging wildlife habitats and threatening the annual migration of wildebeest, zebras, and gaz…
Okayama man arrested for catching butterflies in central Japan
A 55-year-old man in Okayama was arrested for catching rare butterflies, specifically the Kohyomon Modoki, which are endangered due to habitat loss. The man admitted to knowing he wasn't supposed to catch them, but wanted to because they're rare.
Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya died over the past month after eating tomatoes contaminated with cyanide, wildlife authorities said. The Kenya Wildlife Service warned that the contamination could have wider consequences for local livestock.
From deer to hedgehogs: Wildfires devastate France's wildlife
Wildfires continue to tear through southwest France, leaving thousands of wild animals without food and water, and many have perished while others are being rescued by firefighters and volunteers.