When a passionate shark conservationist partners with one of the top shark hunters in East Lombok, Indonesia to create an ecotourism venture called “Project Hiu,” their lives and that of those in their village are changed forever. Madison “Shark Girl” Stewart didn’t know what awaited ...
This piece comes to us from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). To honor Black History Month, WCS and Nature are sharing stories of nature and conservation. One of my earliest memories is collecting animal fact cards for my Wildlife Fact-File binder. Each month, a new ...
Once on the brink of extinction, the Iberian lynx has been given a chance to thrive again — thanks, in part, to the unyielding dedication of biologist Rodrigo Serra. Leading an ambitious conservation effort, Rodrigo and his team at the Iberian Lynx Captive Breeding Center ...
Esau’s journey spans borders that elephants cannot see — but must obey. His fate reflects the growing challenges facing elephants across Africa.
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How does a densely populated, skyscraper-lined nation like Singapore transform into a lush green oasis where wildlife thrives alongside humans? The island nation’s ambitious vision of becoming a “City in Nature” aims to integrate urban living with biodiversity and requires careful coordination between government leaders, ...
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or CITES, came into force 50 years ago and remains one of the most effective international conservation agreements. It has teeth, enforcement mechanisms, and almost all countries in the world are signatories. ...
This week, governments from around the world have gathered in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for the 20th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora—better known as CITES. Among the many proposals on the agenda is one that would place ...
No, they aren’t exactly frightening to behold, or ugly at all, but they aren’t charismatic (though some might think them scaly, slimy, or or just plain strange). But beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and every species plays a critical role in its ...
Location: Monroe, Miami-Dade, and Collier County, Florida, United States Size: 1,508,976 acres (10th largest National Park) Established: December 6, 1947 (20th National Park established in the U.S.) Overview: America's Everglades - The largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Established in 1947, Everglades National Park ...
