21 Black Rhinos Successfully Moved to New Kenya Home With Space to Breed–Hailing Return of Species After 50 Years
The successful transfer of 21 eastern black rhinos to the Loisaba Conservancy in Kenya marks a significant triumph in conservation efforts to revive a species that was on the brink of extinction. In an 18-day operation led by highly skilled capture and veterinary experts, the rhinos ...
The ‘Skywalker’ Gibbon Thought to be Nearly Extinct Has Significant Populations Uncovered in Myanmar
The discovery of significant populations of the ‘Skywalker’ gibbon in Myanmar is a beacon of hope for species conservation, offering a positive turn for a primate species initially thought to be on the brink of extinction. Initially described in 2017 in the remote mountains ...
New Zealand’s Quest to Save its Rotund, Flightless Parrots
New Zealand’s kākāpō, the world’s heaviest parrot species, faced imminent extinction due to hunting, predators, and habitat loss in the mid-1900s. However, dedicated conservation efforts since the 1970s, focused on offshore islands where predators are systematically ...
World’s First IVF Rhino Pregnancy Might Save the Northern White Rhinoceros Species
The northern white rhinoceros, pushed to the brink of extinction by human activities, stands at the edge of a precipice with only two surviving females, Najin and Fatu. However, a groundbreaking achievement in reproductive technology has injected a ray of hope for the species. Researchers ...
Historic Effort – Conservationists Release 136 Juvenile Galápagos Tortoises into the Wild
In a historic conservation effort, the Galapagos Conservancy accomplished the successful airlift of 136 juvenile Galápagos tortoises to their only natural habitat on Earth, the volcanic terrain of Isabela Island. Raised at the Breeding and Rearing Center on the island by dedicated ...
Brazil’s Amazon Deforestation Dropped 34% in the First Six Months of 2023
In a promising turn of events for environmental conservation, Brazil witnessed a significant reduction in Amazon deforestation during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term. Government satellite data released on July 6 revealed a remarkable 33.6% ...
Rehabilitated Andean Condor Released Back Into Wild
In the heart of Mendoza, Argentina, a poignant tale of resilience and rehabilitation unfolds with the remarkable story of Angel, a majestic Andean condor. Angel’s journey began with adversity when the endangered bird fell victim to poisoning through toxic bait. Discovered in ...
This Controversial Medieval-Style Castle is Constructed in a Protected Area
In a captivating blend of medieval inspiration and contemporary controversy, Stobnica Castle stands as a testament to both architectural ambition and environmental concerns. Nestled within the pristine confines of the Notecka Forest in western Poland, a region protected under the ...
After 40 Years An Almost Extinct Bird Species Returns to New Zealand
The Kākāpō, also known as the night parrot or owl parrot, is a critically endangered species native to New Zealand. With a distinctive moss-green plumage and a nocturnal lifestyle, the Kākāpō is renowned for being one of the world’s rarest and heaviest parrot species. ...
