Sharks Get Protection
60 of the worlds shark species have come under increased protection following a deal signed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).…
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Severe Drought In Kenya
Wild animals in Kenya constantly face threats. Illegal hunting and loss of habitat are usual issues, however at the moment there is another hazard threatening them: drought. Two year drought…
WWF Australia Supports Priority List
The Australian government has announced its plan to save 110 species of animals and plants from becoming extinct. Species in danger Australia has a large number of species that are…
No Emissions Cuts = No Marine Life
A new study has concluded that 90% of marine life will be at critical risk by the year 2100 if high level emissions continue to dictate climate change. Uninhabitable oceans…
Are Tropical Birds More Colourful?
This might seem a silly question, but a recent study was undertaken to find out if tropical birds are more colourful than birds from other regions. Idea never proven until…
Tiger Numbers On The Rise
The IUCN has announced that the global wild tiger population has stabilised and potentially increased. The latest data suggests that there has been a 40% rise in tiger numbers from…
Big Tusker Killed By Poachers
Earlier this year trophy hunters reportedly killed one of the last remaining ‘big tuskers’. The elephant in question attracted visitors from all around the world as his tusks were so…
Are Ships To Blame For Whale Shark Decline?
Large amounts of international trade comes across the ocean. In fact almost 80% of the world’s trade is transported via huge container ships. The routes taken by these ships are…
New App Aims To Help Endangered Turtles
A new App is able to spot real from fake tortoiseshell which will hopefully help in the fight against the illegal trade in turtles. Critically endangered hawksbill’s Tortoiseshell is both…
Pine Martens Protect Red Squirrels
The Scottish government agency Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) are hoping that they can encourage pine martens to thrive along the east coast of Scotland in a bid to protect…
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