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UK ministers told not to engage formally with Indian mega-zoo after lobbying

Guardian and Mongabay reveal approaches to officials and MPs on behalf of Vantara zoo ahead of UK-chaired Cites meeting on endangered animal imports

The Guardian - UK · 2h ago

Meet Paul Rosolie: From Amazon explorer at 18 to protecting 160,000 acres of forest

When American naturalist and conservationist Paul Rosolie first travelled to the Peruvian Amazon at 18, he was drawn to one of the world's most extraordinary wildernesses. Two decades later, his work has evolved from exploring remote forests and studying wildlife into a long-term effort to protect the rainforest from illegal…

The Times of India · Oct 30

Douglas Tompkins backed giant anteater rewilding in Argentina's Iberá wetlands in 2007. 17 years later, more than 100 rescued anteaters had been returned to the wild

Giant anteaters were reintroduced to Argentina's Iberá wetlands in 2007 after suffering population declines. Over 100 giant anteaters have since been released into the wild, successfully rebuilding the population. Recently, a giant anteater was spotted in Brazil, marking its return to Rio Grande do Sul after 130 years. Researchers attribute…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

In 1980, Mount St Helens buried a river valley in volcanic sediment. Then 58 beavers helped turn the wasteland into a thriving wetland

More than 40 years after the Mount St. Helens eruption buried a Washington river valley under volcanic sediment, 58 relocated beavers have helped restore the damaged landscape. Their dams and wetlands brought back native plants, fish and wildlife. However, conservationists fear a planned government project to raise a sediment retention…

The Times of India · Jul 17

A South African coastal village learns to peacefully share its space with wild baboons, but the model remains a rare exception

In Rooiels, South Africa, residents share their village with chacma baboons, a routine that contrasts with conflict elsewhere. This peaceful coexistence is achieved through simple lifestyle changes, like using baboon-proof bins and securing homes. Villagers view themselves as guests in a shared ecosystem, demonstrating that human adaptation can foster harmony…

The Times of India · Jun 19

A beloved spaghetti topping is helping empty Italy’s seabeds near Naples, where poachers can remove 1,500 sea urchins in just two hours

A beloved Italian pasta dish is causing a crisis. High demand for sea urchins is driving illegal harvesting. Poachers use special equipment to strip the seafloor bare. This disrupts the marine food chain and threatens local fishermen. Conservation efforts are underway, but the future of the Mediterranean depends on mindful…

The Times of India · Jun 17

Concerns grow over press freedoms in Cambodia after British journalist blacklisted from the country

Cambodia’s Interior Ministry confirmed Wednesday it had blocked a British journalist known for his reporting on human rights abuses and environmental issues from the country, an incident that comes amid growing concerns over press freedom in the Southeast Asian nation

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

British investigative journalist banned from Cambodia

Gerald Flynn, who writes for Mongabay, was stopped from entering country on 5 January

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

British investigative journalist banned from Cambodia

Treatment of Gerald Flynn, who writes for the outlet Mongabay, condemned as attack on independent media

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025

West African hiking hotspot under immediate threat from rapid deforestation

Loma Mountains National Park in Sierra Leone is a popular destination for hikers from all across the world

Advnture · Nov 11, 2024