Category: Conservation
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Warty Pigs & Tamaraws: New Research Maps Conservation Areas
The preservation of biodiversity is a global priority. Especially for endemic species like the Tamaraw and Warty Pigs that face unique challenges in their limited habitats. A recent study titled “Ensemble modeling to identify high conservation value areas for endemic and elusive large-sized mammals of the Philippines,” authored by Don Enrico Buebos-Esteve, John Carlo Redeña-Santos,…
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Urgent Call for Mangroves Conservation: Risk of Collapse by 2050
Mangroves in Vietnam. Photo by Long Bà Mùi via Pexels The latest findings from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are a stark reminder of the fragility of our planet’s ecosystems. According to the first global assessment using the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems, over half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at…
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Animal Tracking Bracelet: Why You Should Get One
In recent years, a new trend has emerged in the realm of conservation: bracelets that are not only cute but also support the tracking of real animals in the wild. Companies like Fahlo have pioneered this movement, offering bracelets that allow wearers to connect with wildlife on a deeper level while contributing to conservation efforts.…
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Sea Level Rise Threatens Sea Turtles: New Research Findings
Sea level rise (SLR) is a looming threat to ecosystems worldwide, particularly coastal habitats and the species that rely on them. Among those vulnerable creatures are sea turtles. As the repercussions of climate change remain, understanding the potential consequences for sea turtles becomes increasingly crucial. A recent paper elaborates on this topic, exploring the vulnerability…
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Conservation Success Story: Recovery of the Svalbard Reindeer
In this blog post, we share with you the extraordinary conservation success story of the Svalbard reindeer —one that highlights the resilience of nature when given a chance to recover. This subspecies of reindeer faced a hard past due to overharvesting and local extirpations. However, conservation efforts and changing environmental conditions have led to an…
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Zoo Animals: Educators or Victims? Exposing the Truth
Zoo animals make going to the zoo sound like a great activity. It’s hard to connect and feel empathy for something that feels distant to you, or that you have never met, so going to the zoo seems like a great way to make people learn about wildlife, connect with it, and therefore feel moved…
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Ship Strikes on Whales: a Citizen Science solution
Human activities, particularly the exponential growth in global shipping, have cast a shadow over the welfare of marine life, specifically whales. The surge in shipping density, quadrupling since 1992, has led to a disturbing rise in ship strikes on whales. A groundbreaking study, detailed in the Biological Conservation journal (Volume 32, 2023), delves into the…
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Is Pro-environmental Behavior Increased by Exposure to Nature?
A pivotal aspect often debated is the influence of personal experiences with nature on pro-environmental behavior. Addressing the global environmental crisis requires a profound shift in human behavior, and the answer may lie in increasing exposure to nature. To shed light on that association, a recent meta-analysis conducted by Masashi Soga and Kevin J. Gaston…
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Critically endangered species without conservation efforts
Conservation efforts are imperative because the staggering rate of biodiversity loss has become a pressing global concern. While some endangered species are fortunate enough to receive conservation efforts, others face the path toward extinction with little to no attention. In this blog post, we shed light on some critically endangered animals that have been alarmingly…
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What are the most common ways humans harm wildlife
Introduction You may wonder what are the most common ways humans harm wildlife, because, as we know, wildlife faces many threats as a consequence of human activities and climate change. From vehicle collisions to habitat destruction, these challenges demand a thorough understanding to inform effective conservation strategies. To find out the most common ways humans…