Because they cluster in an area of just a few squares miles, loss of habitat to forest degradation has serious consequences. Take a look at If you want a juicy series to dig  your teeth into, I strongly recommend the Gianluca is  conservation scientist and writer with a passion for adventure, wildlife and wild places. While monarchs are not endangered, their marvelous migration is at risk. While Ben’s provides context for the pangolin’s plight you are not left feeling depressed – you are left feeling there is hope and with good reason.” – Ed Drewitt of ‘The People and the Pangolin’ by Ben Chapple.“This entry packs a powerful punch, delivering an important message in an arresting way.

The Best Wildlife Conservation Stories of 2016 Generally speaking, it was an awful year for wildlife—but there were more successes than you might think By John R. Platt on December 22, 2016 All Rights Reserved A Short Story : The Trees and The Lions. – Hendrikus van Hensbergen of ‘A Brief Encounter – A Lasting Memory’ by Rebecca Gibson.“I loved the way that Gianluca brought us into his day to day life of working within the Bornean rainforest. From the discovery of a clouded leopard in Borneo’s degraded rainforests, to an audience with an African crowned eagle and its unlucky prey in Kenya, to the unexpected wildlife of England after dark, there are incredible moments to uncover.“We wanted to share these stories and their messages widely and to give their passionate and talented authors the recognition they deserve”, said Editor Kristi Foster from Terra Incognita.“The story that Ben tells reveals his true excitement for seeing the pangolin and how special the sighting is; from a tourist perspective it also reveals the true nature of how many tourists behave. Add your comments below, or discuss things on Twitter under the hashtag The views expressed are those of the author(s) and are not necessarily those of Scientific American. Our mission is to empower a global community that travels for good.Our vision is a world where tourism drives positive change for people and wildlife.We believe that ecotourism can be a powerful force for good in the world, and seek to promote the best examples of ecotourism worldwide. It’s hard not to have your interest sparked by the slogan ‘eat them to beat them!’ especially in a conservation context. Luckily, several of them received important support at Of course, what makes the CITES action good news is that we’re stepping up to help species that have become critically imperiled. Still, getting this shot had its challenges. Saving the Red Panda of the Himalayas is a picture book for elementary age children about wildlife conservation. Learn what WWF and partners are doing to stop the extinction of this elusive mammal.Illegal killings of rhinos in South Africa are on the decline. Recently, the team received a patent for the design—a first for WWF!Established by WWF Nepal in 2016, RRTs help to engage communities in wildlife protection efforts, manage human-wildlife conflict, and monitor poaching and other illegal activities. However last November, two snow leopards were captured, fitted with satellite-GPS collars, and successfully released back into their rocky homeland in Western Nepal. Snares are used to capture animals for the illegal wildlife trade. Elusive and solitary nature, snow leopards are rarely spotted and even less frequently studied within their rugged and harsh habitat.

Here are some of the best news stories from 2016, as chosen from the “Extinction Countdown” archives and by experts and conservation groups around the globe.The illegal wildlife trade affects hundreds of species around the world and has put quite a few on the fast track toward extinction. Poaching. He paints a vivid scene that is accessible to many people, not just scientists working in the field, and this is so important for making conservation exciting to a wide audience. In early 2019, Gianluca will begin writing for the environmental journalism outlet Mongabay. I love how she made science accessible in the most unpatronising of ways, and how she let readers take their own message away”.
An unexpected and interesting piece of writing”. Donate ... World Wildlife Fund Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax ID number 52-1693387) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. His descriptions of wildlife are also stunning, for example the swooping Asian paradise flycatcher. WWF Toggle Nav. But even if you’ve never carried out field research or lived in a swamp, Carolyn made the experience relatable and fun. An enticing quest, very well-articulated.” – James Lowen of ‘The Rare Jungle Cat That Thrives in Degraded Rainforests’ by Gianluca Cerullo.“A very rare experience well told. – Eilidh Munro of ‘The Rare Jungle Cat that Thrives in Degraded Rainforests’ by Gianluca Cerullo.We believe that ecotourism can be a powerful force for good in the world, and seek to promote the best examples of ecotourism worldwide. Among them two were very good friends.

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Enjoy reading this story. To be notified when new publications are … More than 40 years of conservation work contributed to the rebound of the fluffy-tailed Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel, the U.S. Search Submit Search. The Wildlife Blog Collection is a new compilation of 70 short stories celebrating some of the most memorable, entrancing and exciting wildlife moments as told by top nature writers from across the globe. Most notably, five captive-born Hawaiian crows—a species that went extinct in the wild decades ago—made their Meanwhile, in New Zealand, every single kakapo (a large, flightless, critically endangered parrot) has had its A few smaller creatures belong on our list, as well. Today, there are nearly 60 RRTs across Nepal.Leigh Henry, WWF’s Director of Wildlife Policy, recently returned from a trip to China – the country where tiger farms started back in the 1980s.