Conservation

Swedish Government defends wolf hunt

The Swedish government has rejected criticism from the European Union over its decision to bring back the wolf hunt after a 46 year hiatus. Sweden has a wolf population of...

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Rhino poaching crisis in Africa 'worst in decades'

More than 800 African rhinos have been killed in the past three years for their horns. According to a press release from the IUCN, well-equipped, sophisticated organized crime syndicates are...

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Tiger numbers on the rise in India

The tiger population in India looks to be increasing, according to a new official census released today. The All India Tiger Estimation Report puts the latest figure of the Indian...

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Two rare lion cubs saved in Somalia

As civil war wages through Somalia, animal trafficking often goes undetected, but two rare Berbera lion cubs had a struck of luck after being saved by the interventions of Somali...

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Bats show gender differences are important in conservation

Image: Parti-coloured bat. Credit: MPI for Ornithology. Conservationists may be taking a second look at how close to extinction some animals are, thanks to scientists who have spotted important differences...

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People-power a win-win for forests and locals

Empowering locals in the management of forests both enriches the natural diversity, and provides benefits for the people, says a new analysis of forest management schemes across tropical Africa and...

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