Established in 1996 the Bahuaja Sonene National Park (BSNP) in southeastern Peru, hasn’t had the benefits until recently of a major large-scale ecological survey. The publication of a new survey by 15 researchers has produced a list of another 365 species that inhabit the wildlife reserve. The … Continue reading
India used to be home to the fastest animal on Earth – the cheetah. Sadly the last cheetah in India was shot dead about 64 years ago in Sarguja, Chhattisgarh. Now an ambitious plan will see cheetah transported from Namibia and … Continue reading
There may be good news for the Cross River gorilla following a new satellite and ground survey of their habitat. There appears to be more suitable habitat for them than first estimated. Just as important is the finding that there are wildlife corridors available … Continue reading
Mice make much more than squeaks when it comes to mating time. It appears that they sing like birds to attract their mates. The problem for us humans is that the songs are sung in the ultrasound – frequencies outside the hearing of our ears. As … Continue reading
Sumatra Island of Indonesia is an important habitat for the elusive and rare Sumatran tiger but it is also a valuable resource that is essential for the future development of the country. The island is an important place for forestry, … Continue reading
Endangered species do sometimes need active management to ensure their survival. Captive breeding programmes and managed distribution of individuals in an endangered species can help keep genes healthy and mixed. A healthy gene pool can help make sure of the survival of a species. Now though news has … Continue reading
The annual State of Observed Species report for 2011 has been released by the International Institute for Species Exploration. Highlighted in the report are the latest compilation figures for new wildlife species. The latest full calendar year available, 2009, showed that … Continue reading
A new observation and protection enclosure has been opened up to help rehabilitate rescued tigers in Indonesia. The new enclosure will help the local wildlife protection officers to check the health of rescued tigers and prepare them for release back into … Continue reading
Sheryll Murray MP has put forward a 10 minute rule motion to make keeping primates as pets in the UK illegal.
One of the biggest concerns of conservationists when dealing with endangered species and reducing habitats is the viability of the gene pool. If species don’t get the chance to meet and breed within the wider population then their future survival is reduced. … Continue reading
Big game hunting has many supporters and just as many opponents. Many would be happy to see an end to trophy hunting especially the hunting and killing of big cats such as lions. In reality though the trophy hunters bring in … Continue reading
A survey at two of Tanzania’s wildlife parks revealed a drop in elephant numbers of 42% between 2006 and 2009. This crash of local elephant populations has led to President Jakaya Kikwete to order an investigation into why numbers have dropped … Continue reading
A rare Sumatran tiger was discovered caught in a poachers snare and covered with arrow wounds on the island of Sumatra. The tiger was discovered by a team from the local wildlife conservation organisation Bengkulu’s Natural Resource Conservation Agency (BKSDA). The tiger was in the … Continue reading
It’s easy to believe that humans pose the greatest threat to wildlife and endangered species. Poaching, bushmeat, habitat loss are all threats to rare animals. But there’s also natural threats that can devastate a species. A new study about diseases … Continue reading
The last week has shown how Vietnam has a major task in tackling the trade in endangered species. It also shows how big an impact a few people can have on species that under threat. Four Vietnamese in two unrelated … Continue reading
The Sumatran rhino is a rare beast. With at most 300 individuals and possibly as few as 150 still alive this rhino species is one of the most endangered species on the planet. Within the Sumatran rhino species there is … Continue reading
The next few weeks are important times for pandas in China. not only is the world’s first purpose built panda reintroduction centre about to open but on 11th January China will be releasing 6 captive bred pandas back into the wild. The … Continue reading
Not so long ago elephants were under threat and their numbers were dwindling to perilously low levels. Today, thanks to the ban on ivory trading and very effective conservation techniques the elephant has been brought back from the brink. For some countries … Continue reading
We could be approaching a defining time for wildlife conservation and China. Over the last few months there are increasing signs that the Chinese authorities are now more willing than just pay lip-service to tackling smuggling of endangered animals and wildlife poaching. The central government of … Continue reading
The Wildlife Conservation Society of India has released the latest details of a tiger death in the country. On Monday a tigress was shot dead in Assam just outside the Kaziranga Park. This brings the total deaths of tigers so … Continue reading
