World Vulture Day 2025
Every year, on the first Saturday of September, people around the world pause to celebrate a bird that doesn’t always get the best reputation:...
An elephant story
Elephants are in the news. Not many Nigerians know there are elephants in Nigeria. Well, there are. And the news is that they are...
Cross River National Park
Positioned on the edge of Cross River National Park, visitors are immediately surrounded by a harmonious display of natural beauty. Located in Cross River...
World Gorilla Day 2025
Every September 24, the world pauses to celebrate World Gorilla Day, a day dedicated to honoring these remarkable great apes and renewing our commitment...
Threats to the continued existence of the African Manatee on the rise
In recent years, there has been an increased threat to the existence of the African Manatee owing to the surge of hardship and abject...
WCS celebrates four years of zero elephant poaching in Yankari
Yankari Game Reserve, home to Nigeria’s largest remaining elephant population, has experienced zero poaching in the last four years, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)...
Man jailed for trafficking monitor lizards
A Florida man pleaded guilty to his part in a trafficking scheme in which live water monitor lizards were stuffed into socks and concealed...
World’s wildlife depleted by 70 percent over the decades – report
The last 50 years have witnessed a great decrease in the population of the monitored animal species by 70% according to a landmark assessment...
World’s oldest male gorilla, Ozzie, dies at 61 at Zoo Atlanta
Ozzie, a western lowland silverback was found dead by his care team on Tuesday morning, the zoo reported in a news release. He was...
World Migratory Birds Day: Dim the lights for birds at night
Each year, birds travel hundreds and thousands of miles between breeding and non-breeding sites. They fly across the world to warmer climates where food...