Let’s Save the African Manatee Before It Disappears
If you’ve ever taken a boat ride around the Niger Delta or the Lagos Lagoon, you may have heard whispers about a shy, slow-moving...
The Last Gorillas of Nigeria: A Race to Keep Them Wild and Free
Hidden deep in the misty forests along the Nigeria-Cameroon border lives a shy and rare giant; the Cross River gorilla. With fewer than 300...
The Impact of Climate Change Solutions on Wildlife
Climate change poses a significant threat to ecosystems and wildlife worldwide, prompting urgent action to mitigate its effects. However, while climate change solutions aim...
Celebrating Nature and Eco-Friendly Transportation: An Overview of World Migratory Bird Day, and Ride...
October is a month to reconnect with nature. This year, we embraced two meaningful celebrations: World Migratory Bird Day, and Ride to Work Day....
Understanding Wildlife Behavior and Human-Wildlife Conflict
Wildlife behaviour refers to how animals in a particular habitat or ecosystem interact with each other and their environment, including humans. Observing these behaviours...
Why Komodo dragons are not found in Nigeria: The role of habitat in wildlife...
On April 29, 2022, we addressed a curious question here on conservationsng: What was the creature in a video posted by Instablog9ja that many...
FG launches 10-year plan to combat elephant poaching and preserve wildlife
With Nigeria's elephant population teetering on the brink of collapse, the Federal Government has launched a lifeline—the 10-year National Elephant Action Plan (NEAP)—to combat...
Are snakes poisonous or venomous?
In an article published on November 13, 2023, titled 'Nigeria’s Most Potent Snakes: An In-depth Introduction' on this website, a particular statement—'...So, snakes are...
Differences Between Alligators and Crocodiles
Do you sometimes get confused as to the differences between alligators and Crocs? You can’t differentiate between them? While they share striking similarities, these...
UN warns against rising illegal wildlife trade in Nigeria
The United Nations has spoken out against the unlawful trafficking of wildlife and forest goods, citing inadequate awareness, ineffective laws, and poor enforcement as...