Maleos, black-and-white birds that stand 60 centimeters (2 feet) tall with a distinctive splash of blue, orange and yellow on their faces, roam Sulawesi’s thick tropical jungles. But when it’s time to lay their eggs, they arrive at communal nesting grounds: Sandy beaches heated by the sun or the earth’s geothermal energy. There, they dig […]
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“He stopped, looked at me, snorted – and charged. I turned and ran, but was unceremoniously catapulted by the irate beast”
What’s the most dangerous animal in China? The internet tells me it’s the Chinese cobra, but my own rather hair-raising research suggests that it is a seldom seen and poorly known species known as the takin, says Jonathan Eames. It all started in the Qinling Mountains in the north-west of the country, where I was […]
Omega-3 Supplements for Dogs: What Wildlife-Conscious Dog Parents Should Know
Anchovies, sardines and herring rarely draw a crowd. They lack the presence of the whales, seabirds and sea lions that feed on them, yet a large share of the ocean’s food web runs through these small, schooling fish. They also sit near the start of a supply chain that reaches well inland: some of the […]
‘The toll is huge’: El Niño-driven wildfires overwhelm Indonesia’s orangutan population
The mother’s hands were peeling from walking on the torched ground. Her eight-month-old baby, which clung to her side, was dehydrated and thin. The pair, named Mama Abu and Abu (“ash” in Indonesian), were found in an oil palm subsidiary estate, rescuers say. The orangutan pair were saved last month from wildfires that are devouring […]
Amazing new penguin discovered for first time in over 100 years
Until recently, the gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) was thought to be a single, wide-spread species, but researchers now have evidence that it consists of four separate species, one of them previously unknown to science. This is the first new penguin species described in more than 100 years – the Northern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) was […]
Why Elephant Conservation Matters
Elephants are a really cool and smart group of animals. Not only do they look cool but are enormous as well! Additionally to their physical prowess, elephants are crucial for maintaining the health of the ecosystem. However there are some human issues that prevent this, mainly the destruction of land to expand on territory, illegal […]
Illegal wildlife continues to slip through Canada’s borders. Experts explain how
It is far easier than one might expect to access the illegal wildlife trade in Canada. Chris Shepherd, a senior conservation advocate with the Center for Biological Diversity, knows this firsthand. On a recent call with Mongabay, he recounted attending a reptile fair in Canada and speaking to a seller who told him he regularly […]
How Outdoor Sports Can Be Enjoyed Without Disturbing Natural Habitats
Outdoor sports offer something that gyms and indoor venues cannot fully reproduce: direct contact with forests, mountains, rivers, coastlines, and open landscapes. Hiking, cycling, trail running, kayaking, climbing, and other activities can make exercise feel more adventurous while giving people a stronger appreciation for the natural world. However, these landscapes are not simply recreational spaces. […]