Thailand is home to more than 1,100 species of birds and is a crucial stopover location on global bird migration routes.
‘Silent Killing Machines’: How Water Canals Threaten Wildlife Across the Globe
Deadly drownings of animals in water canals for irrigation and other purposes have been observed in various countries.
Deadly drownings of animals in water canals for irrigation and other purposes have been observed in various countries.
Pangolin Burrows Are Biodiversity Magnets in Burnt Forests, Study Shows
Pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, hit the headlines more often for the illegal trade in their scales and meat than for their cherished role in their environment.
Pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, hit the headlines more often for the illegal trade in their scales and meat than for their cherished role in their environment.
Taranaki Maunga, New Zealand Mountain, Declared a ‘Legal Person’
New Zealand over the past decade has granted legal personhood to a rainforest and a river as well as whales and dolphins.
New Zealand over the past decade has granted legal personhood to a rainforest and a river as well as whales and dolphins.
Only 17% of Peatlands, Vital to Curbing Climate Change, Are Protected, Study Finds
Peatlands around the globe hold more carbon than all the world’s forests, and yet new research reveals a much lower proportion are protected compared to other ecosystems.
Peatlands around the globe hold more carbon than all the world’s forests, and yet new research reveals a much lower proportion are protected compared to other ecosystems.
Bonobos Can Recognize Ignorance and Help, a New ‘Milestone’ in Ape Intelligence
The researchers wanted to see if the apes were able to use intuition to pick up on subtle nonverbal cues and recognize when a human lacks knowledge.
The researchers wanted to see if the apes were able to use intuition to pick up on subtle nonverbal cues and recognize when a human lacks knowledge.
Getting Rewilding Right With the Reintroduction of Small Wildcats
Mongabay spoke to experts working on small cat recovery projects in various stages of progress to understand what can make small cat reintroductions successful.
Mongabay spoke to experts working on small cat recovery projects in various stages of progress to understand what can make small cat reintroductions successful.
As Elephant Conflict Shifts, Nepal’s Border Village Offers Clues for Coexistence
Several villagers have been killed in elephant attacks in these villages in Koshi province, leaving local families living in constant fear as they struggle to protect their homes, crops and lives from wild elephants.
Several villagers have been killed in elephant attacks in these villages in Koshi province, leaving local families living in constant fear as they struggle to protect their homes, crops and lives from wild elephants.
Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure Impairs Focus & Cognitive Function: Study
Half the participants were exposed to clean air, and the other half were put in a closed room in which two candles were recently extinguished, exposing them to candle smoke, which contains PM2.5.
Half the participants were exposed to clean air, and the other half were put in a closed room in which two candles were recently extinguished, exposing them to candle smoke, which contains PM2.5.
Wave of Arrests as Madagascar Shuts Down Tortoise Trafficking Network
Wildlife trade monitoring watchdog TRAFFIC says more than 30,000 trafficked radiated tortoises were seized between 2000 and 2021; the critically endangered Malagasy tortoises are in demand internationally.
Wildlife trade monitoring watchdog TRAFFIC says more than 30,000 trafficked radiated tortoises were seized between 2000 and 2021; the critically endangered Malagasy tortoises are in demand internationally.
Order Restored in Indonesia as Fishers Recapture Scores of Farmed Crocodiles
More than 100 of the stir-crazy predators reportedly escaped in the storm, causing panic among the population while halting local fishing activities.
More than 100 of the stir-crazy predators reportedly escaped in the storm, causing panic among the population while halting local fishing activities.
China’s Pangolin Scale Trade Declines, Study Shows, but Smuggling Persists
The clandestine nature of the trade, weak enforcement in rural and border regions, and underreporting mean the true scale of the trade is likely far greater than reported, with corruption and advanced smuggling techniques enabling illegal activities to persist.
The clandestine nature of the trade, weak enforcement in rural and border regions, and underreporting mean the true scale of the trade is likely far greater than reported, with corruption and advanced smuggling techniques enabling illegal activities to persist.
Science Aside, We Need Art & Philosophy for Global Change: Epidemiologist
Vora says appreciation for nature is like appreciation for art and philosophy. “Nature inspires art and philosophy, but we need to see beauty in the world. We need to feel awe and wonder,” he says.
Vora says appreciation for nature is like appreciation for art and philosophy. “Nature inspires art and philosophy, but we need to see beauty in the world. We need to feel awe and wonder,” he says.
Massive Songbird Seizure Highlights Indonesia’s Unrelenting Illegal Wildlife Trade
While the confiscated birds were from species unprotected under current laws, violations included the lack of capture permits and required health certificates, with 579 birds found dead.
While the confiscated birds were from species unprotected under current laws, violations included the lack of capture permits and required health certificates, with 579 birds found dead.
US National Park Staff Cuts Put Nature and Visitors at Risk
More than 331 million people visited the U.S. national parks in 2024, the most visitors since records began 1904.
More than 331 million people visited the U.S. national parks in 2024, the most visitors since records began 1904.
Meet the Giant Rats Fighting Wildlife Trafficking
Their research shows that African giant pouched rats can locate concealed wildlife products such as pangolin scales, rhino horns and ivory in shipments.
Their research shows that African giant pouched rats can locate concealed wildlife products such as pangolin scales, rhino horns and ivory in shipments.