The growing reports of human-elephant conflict have triggered calls for elephant culls in some countries, like Zimbabwe.
Tech Alone Won’t Stop Poaching, but It’s Changing How Rangers Work
Free, open-source tools can help remove barriers to adoption of conservation technology, particularly in the Global South.
Free, open-source tools can help remove barriers to adoption of conservation technology, particularly in the Global South.
New Study Splits Giraffe Experts on Future Wild Captures for Zoos
The tallest living land animal, giraffes wander the open grasslands of Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya and other African nations, as well as appearing in zoos around the world.
The tallest living land animal, giraffes wander the open grasslands of Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya and other African nations, as well as appearing in zoos around the world.
Hope for Tigers Grows as Thailand Safeguards a Key Link in Their Habitat
Conservation nonprofits are working to protect a network of corridors that will help usher younger tigers into the southern part of the complex, chiefly through the Si Sawat Corridor, a designated non-hunting area.
Conservation nonprofits are working to protect a network of corridors that will help usher younger tigers into the southern part of the complex, chiefly through the Si Sawat Corridor, a designated non-hunting area.
‘Internet of Animals,’ a Unified Wildlife Tracker, Set to Resume After Hiatus
The trackers record data that will help scientists track the movements, migrations and behaviors of animals in different parts of the world.
The trackers record data that will help scientists track the movements, migrations and behaviors of animals in different parts of the world.
Norway Pauses Deep-Sea Mining for Four Years
On Dec. 3, Norway’s five political parties supporting the new government debated the fiscal budget.
On Dec. 3, Norway’s five political parties supporting the new government debated the fiscal budget.
Can Two Amazons Survive? Invisible E-Waste Is Poisoning the World
E-waste, which refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices, is the fastest growing domestic waste stream in the world, and it is highly toxic, threatening public health.
E-waste, which refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices, is the fastest growing domestic waste stream in the world, and it is highly toxic, threatening public health.
Respecting Uncontacted Peoples Can Protect Biodiversity and Our Humanity (Commentary)
Deep within the remaining tropical forests of the world, the last uncontacted peoples live in near-total isolation.
Deep within the remaining tropical forests of the world, the last uncontacted peoples live in near-total isolation.
‘Silent Epidemic of Chemical Pollution’ Demands Radical Regulatory Redo, Say Scientists
The researchers note that the full commercial formulations of common petrochemical-based pesticides and plasticizers have never been subjected to long-term tests on mammals.
The researchers note that the full commercial formulations of common petrochemical-based pesticides and plasticizers have never been subjected to long-term tests on mammals.
Birds, Bugs and Butterflies Netted in Global Seizures by Interpol
The operation exposes the “sophistication and scale of the criminal networks” involved in the illegal wildlife trade, Interpol secretary-general Valdecy Urquiza said in a press release.
The operation exposes the “sophistication and scale of the criminal networks” involved in the illegal wildlife trade, Interpol secretary-general Valdecy Urquiza said in a press release.
Illegal Fishing, Other Maritime Threats Cost Western Indian Ocean $1B a Year: Report
A second driver, piracy and armed robbery, is far less common now than in the early 2010s, but still requires protective measures that cost an estimated $164 million in 2021.
A second driver, piracy and armed robbery, is far less common now than in the early 2010s, but still requires protective measures that cost an estimated $164 million in 2021.
Elephant Seals Can Recognize the Voices of Their Rivals
Casey has been running a long-term study on elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) in California’s Año Nuevo State Park for 16 years.
Casey has been running a long-term study on elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) in California’s Año Nuevo State Park for 16 years.
Corridors, Not Culls, Offer Solution to Southern Africa’s Growing Elephant Population
Encouraging elephants to migrate can help relieve overpopulation in some areas, but any corridor invariably intersects with human communities, making it both vital ecological infrastructure and a social challenge.
Encouraging elephants to migrate can help relieve overpopulation in some areas, but any corridor invariably intersects with human communities, making it both vital ecological infrastructure and a social challenge.
The Amazon’s Lakes Are Heating up at ‘Alarming’ Rate, Research Finds
Their results also show that lakes in the Amazon are warming at a rate of 0.6 °C, or 1.1 °F, every decade.
Their results also show that lakes in the Amazon are warming at a rate of 0.6 °C, or 1.1 °F, every decade.
Choosing Coexistence Over Conflict: How Some California Ranchers Are Adapting to Wolves
A few ranchers are exploring long-term approaches, such as changing their ranching practices and training their cattle to keep them safe from wolves.
A few ranchers are exploring long-term approaches, such as changing their ranching practices and training their cattle to keep them safe from wolves.
Stricter Rules Adopted to Protect Sloths From Pet Trade and Selfie Tourism
The new trade restrictions were approved by the recent CITES summit and will come into force within 90 days.
The new trade restrictions were approved by the recent CITES summit and will come into force within 90 days.