Asmall brown line snakes its way through the rainforest in northern Sumatra, carving 300 metres through dense patches of meranti trees, oak and mahua. Picked up by satellites, the access road – though modest now – will soon extend 2km to connect with the Tor Ulu Ala pit, an expansion site of Indonesia’s Martabe mine. […]
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Tips for Buying Essential Items for Wildlife Adventures
Wildlife adventures reward careful planning. The right gear keeps you safe, comfortable, and focused on the moment when a fox breaks cover or a heron lifts off the marsh. Smart shopping habits also stretch your budget, so every dollar goes toward items that truly earn their space in your pack. Know Your Terrain and Season […]
These Rare Whales Had Never Been Seen Alive, Then Scientists Saw Two Near California
A lifelong whale researcher recently encountered a living pair of gingko-toothed beaked whales for the first time ever in the wild. The encounter advances the science of beaked whales enormously, for in addition to confirming the whole genome of the animal, it also linked this elusive species to a well-recorded whale song that can now […]
Poland’s Landmark Fur Farm Ban Signals A Humane Shift in Fashion
Poland has taken a decisive step that could reshape the future of global fashion and strengthen the movement to protect vulnerable animals. The country, once the second largest producer of fur in the world, has passed a law to phase out all fur farms within eight years. This change comes after decades of activism and […]
Parting with Hunting Gear: A Responsible Owner’s Guide
Learn how to responsibly part with hunting gear including firearms, optics, and accessories. Covers preparation, legal considerations, and ethical disposal options. Deciding what to keep can feel like the hard part, yet the first risk starts earlier: moving equipment without a plan. When parting with hunting gear, a brief checklist keeps the process calm, reduces […]
‘A precarious position’: almost 3,000 species at risk of disappearing from Wales, report finds
Almost 3,000 species ranging from glorious birds to tiny lichen are in peril in Wales because they are clinging on in a handful of locations or even fewer, a groundbreaking report has revealed. The report from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) highlights that, since the millennium, 11 species have already been lost to Cymru, including the […]
Why are conservationists alarmed about Botswana’s biggest elephant hunt?
Conservationists have raised the alarm about the Botswana government’s decision to increase its annual trophy-hunting quota for elephants, reigniting a debate over how the country should manage the world’s largest elephant population. Botswana, a largely dry nation which is home to 2.3 million people, has more than 130,000 elephants, nearly one-third of all elephants in […]
Owl Rescued From Cement Mixer Shows The Power Of Care For Wildlife
An unlikely rescue story out of Utah is reminding people just how resilient wildlife can be. According to CBS News, a young great horned owl is on the road to recovery after workers at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab spent days carefully removing hardened concrete from his feathers. The bird had accidentally fallen […]