Wildlife

Britain's otters rebound into urban and rural waterways after decades of decline

Improved water quality and conservation revived UK otters, signaling partial river ecosystem recovery despite persistent pollution.

Iain Douglas-Hamilton Dies, Leaving Lasting Legacy in Elephant Conservation

Elephant conservationist Iain Douglas-Hamilton died aged 83, having significantly influenced global anti-poaching efforts and the ivory trade ban through his research and advocacy.

New underwater acoustic camera identifies individual fish sounds, helping track threatened species

A new underwater acoustic camera has identified sounds from 46 fish species, aiding conservation efforts for threatened species.

Committee tasked to recommend measures to prevent human - animal conflict in Valparai

A committee has been formed in Valparai to recommend measures to prevent human-animal conflicts following recent attacks.

Mongabay expands its newsroom with launch of dedicated Wildlife Desk

Mongabay has established a Wildlife Desk to improve independent reporting on wildlife and ecosystems globally.

60,000 African penguins starved to death after sardine numbers collapsed – study

A study reveals that over 60,000 African penguins starved as sardine populations collapsed, driven by climate change and overfishing. This highlights the critical endangerment of the species.

A rare bright spot for whales: Decades of conservation pay off for endangered population in Canada

Northern bottlenose whales in Canada show signs of recovery after decades of decline, thanks to the establishment of a Marine Protected Area. This success highlights the importance of targeted conservation measures.

Wildfire burns climate-vulnerable Joshua trees in US national park

A wildfire in Joshua Tree National Park burned 1,000 iconic trees, threatening their survival amid climate change. This incident highlights the vulnerability of these trees and their ecosystem.

African forest hornbills gain new protections from unsustainable trade

CITES negotiators have agreed to regulate trade in seven species of African forest hornbills, addressing concerns over unsustainable hunting and habitat loss.

Countries overwhelmingly support bid to bar Galápagos iguanas from international trade

Countries at the CITES summit have agreed to prohibit international trade of four Galápagos iguana species, highlighting conservation efforts against illegal trafficking.

Customs foils alleged bid to smuggle 11 endangered birds at Kochi airport in Kerala

Customs officials at Kochi airport seized 11 endangered birds from a family arriving from Thailand, highlighting ongoing wildlife trafficking issues.

Jean Beasley, who turned her young daughter’s dying wish into a mission to save sea turtles, has died

Jean Beasley, who dedicated her life to sea turtle conservation after her daughter's dying wish, has passed away at age 90. Her work significantly impacted turtle rehabilitation and education.