Nigerian biologist, Tanshi wins Future For Nature Award

Nigerian biologist, Iroro Tanshi who discovered bat species in Nigeria that was last seen 45 years ago is among the three winners...

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...

100kg of garbage found in dead whale’s stomach

A sperm whale that died after being stranded on a Scottish island was found to have 100 kilograms of rubbish in its...

Sumatran rhino now extinct in Malaysia

There are officially no more Sumatran rhinos in Malaysia, with the death of the last known representative of the species.
Poachers allegedly caught with Buffalo head in Yankari game reserve

Two arrested with fresh buffalo head in Yankari

Two yet to be named men were on Tuesday apprehended at the Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State for killing a buffalo.

#SaveTheVultures: They need all the help

Naturally, vultures shouldn't be in this acute situation. According to many traditional folklores, vulture are sacred birds or messengers of the gods helping to take sacrifices to the heavens. For example, the Yorubas of West Africa have it in their oral poetry and incantations that "...akìí pa igún, akìí jẹ́ igún, akìí fi ẹyẹ igún bọ orí". Meaning "...we don't kill the vulture, we don't eat the vulture and we don't use the vulture for sacrifice.

Experts make case for intensified effort in Cross River gorilla conservation

There are only a hand full of Cross River gorillas left in the world, thus conservation experts are calling on local and...

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.

World’s oldest male gorilla, Ozzie, dies at 61 at Zoo Atlanta

Ozzie was brought to Zoo Atlanta in 1988. He fathered 12 gorillas, enjoyed oranges and cabbage and hated loud music.

Researchers seek in-depth knowledge about pangolins before imminent extinction

Moved by the uncertainty of the Palawan pangolins' future, three young research assistants -- Shiela, Elvie and JR -- from the Katala...