Nigerian conservationist, Ikemeh wins Whitley Award
• Rachel Ikemeh honoured for protecting newly discovered chimpanzee group
Leading conservationist Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh has won a prestigious...
Covid19: Experts call for greater protection of great apes
Conservation experts have called for the suspension of all great ape tourism to protect the species from Covid19. They have also called...
Extinction : 571 plants disappear from existence
Many of the plants found in literatures since the 1700's are no longer in existence. At least 517 of these plants have...
Nigeria’s Most Potent Snakes: An In-depth Introduction
We all have a thing or two about snakes that give us the shivers. But it's time to separate fact from fiction. Nigeria is...
Critically endangered rhinoceros gives birth at Kansas City Zoo
Kansas City Zoo welcomed the birth of a critically endangered species of rhino on December 31, 2022.
Zuri, a critically endangered species of the...
Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation
In 2024, as we commemorate World Wildlife Day, the international community comes together with the common goal of "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital...
Nigeria’s Wildlife Is Disappearing, And It’s Our Responsibility to Save It
Nigeria is losing its wildlife at an unprecedented rate. Uncontrolled hunting, deforestation, and weak protection efforts have pushed many of our most famous animals,...
SAD! Endangered bird trade flourish on Thailand Facebook group
Eight main types of commodities were offered: whole casques, pendants, belt buckles, rings, necklaces, bracelets, taxidermy items and other individual pieces," the report found by surveying 32 Facebook groups.
PHOTOS: Conservation Club of Omo marks WMBD 2019
The club which comprises of students, teachers, forest rangers and researchers commemorated the event with a multi-session event which hammers on responsible use and disposal of plastics.
The Elephant’s Ear And Temperature Regulation
It may come as a surprise to learn that elephants use their ears to control their body temperature. "How?" you may be thinking. "Why?"...