Endangered species
South Africa has confirmed its commitment to the international ban on the commercial trade of ivory and rhino horn, following media reports suggesting a divergence from the international consensus. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has stated that its policy is guided by science, ethics, and global
Parks
Two white-tailed sea eagles have made the New Forest Wildlife Park in Hampshire their new home, as part of conservation efforts to protect the endangered species. The pair, a three-year-old male and a four-year-old female, are siblings bred in captivity and arrived at the park on May 7. The birds
Parks
As the sunset cast a warm glow over Rangel State Park in Curimata, Piaui, on Tuesday (22), a group of wild animals, including a critically endangered hoary fox, were released back into their natural habitat. The reunion with freedom marked another milestone in the efforts of the Secretariat of Environment
Parks
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, in a bid to promote tree conservation and biodiversity, inaugurated the Rare, Endangered, and Threatened (RET) Plant Species Park at Butibori, Nagpur, as part of the state's "Harit Maharashtra, Samruddha Maharashtra" campaign. The event was jointly organized by the Nagpur Forest
Parks
A self-described weekend warrior spent his days off tracking a mother and calf southern right whales, hoping to capture footage for his Instagram page. The whales were spotted off Stanwell Park Beach on Saturday, July 19, and were being monitored closely by the Organisation for the Rescue and Research of
Parks
A recent incident in New South Wales highlights the ongoing threat to southern right whale populations due to boat strikes. A whale calf, just weeks after its mother was hit by another vessel, was struck off the coast of Stanwell Park, with the impact knocking the boat's occupants
Natural resources
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kano/Jigawa Command has made a significant seizure of pangolin scales worth millions of Naira, weighing 420kg, in a joint operation with the police and other units. The arrest was made on July 16, 2025, as part of efforts to combat illicit international trade in
Natural resources
The Nigerian Customs Service has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against wildlife trafficking, intercepting 420 kilograms of pangolin scales in a major operation in Kano State, North-West Nigeria. The seizure, carried out through a collaborative effort between the Nigerian Customs and other relevant agencies, marks a significant blow
Natural resources
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced plans to issue a permit for a project that may result in the incidental taking of the slender glass lizard, a rare species found in the state. The proposal is part of the ATC Grid Forward -- Central Wisconsin Soil Boring
Natural resources
The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated vital marine areas for five threatened Indo-Pacific coral species, including Acropora globiceps, Acropora retusa, Acropora speciosa, Fimbriaphyllia paradivisa, and Isopora crateriformis. The designation encompasses approximately 237 square kilometers of marine habitat across American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth
Natural resources
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman's (R-WY) H.R. 281, the Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025, is set to be considered by the House Natural Resources Committee. This bill would remove grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) from the list of threatened species under the Endangered
Climate change
Climate change and shrinking habitats are pushing several reptile species to the brink of extinction, including South Australia's endangered pygmy bluetongue lizard. Researchers at Flinders University have been conducting a study to determine if relocating these burrow-dwelling skinks to cooler, greener environments can ensure their survival. The study,
