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.

Nigerian conservationist, Ikemeh wins Whitley Award 

• Rachel Ikemeh honoured for protecting newly discovered chimpanzee group Leading conservationist Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh has won a prestigious...

Conservation experts task Ogun community on elephant protection

Many trees depend on the elephants' digestive system for their seeds to be effectively propagated and if elephants become extinct, such trees...

Cross River gorilla conservation gets support from US

Some United States (U.S.) based donors have donated field equipment worth about N4 million and 10 motorcycles to the National Parks Service...

Kenyan vets harvest 10 northern white rhino eggs in desperate conservation move

The eggs will be fertilised with stored sperm and incubated in a surrogate southern white rhino female.
he Niger Delta Red Colobus Monkey, photo taken within the new community conservation area

How a Bayelsa community is working with conservation experts to save the Niger Delta...

About 200 critically endangered Niger Delta red colobus monkeys are beneficiaries of a rare collaboration between a community and a conservation organization....

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.

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...

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...

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...