Recently, there has been a growing concern regarding the well-being and preservation of wildlife globally. With increasing awareness about the challenges faced by our species, individuals and organizations are stepping up to aid animal conservation initiatives. One way is through print on demand (POD) services, which provide a platform for raising funds and promoting awareness […]
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8 Little Things Any Student Can Do For Animal Conservation
As our planet’s stewards, it is our responsibility to protect and nurture the diverse life forms that share our world. Animal conservation is an integral part of this stewardship, ensuring the survival and health of wildlife and their habitats. This responsibility extends to all of us, including students, who may wonder how they can contribute […]
The Ecological Impact of Improper Medical Waste Disposal on Wildlife Conservation
Introduction: An Unsustainable and Dangerous Legacy In the pursuit of a healthy and prosperous society, medical facilities play an essential role in providing lifesaving care. However, a troubling consequence of this vital service lies in the generation of vast quantities of medical waste. If improperly managed, this waste can have devastating effects on our natural ecosystems […]
Planting Trees and Shrubs Will Help Bring Woodland Birds Back to Farms, Study Finds
Oftentimes, where there are trees, there are birds, whether the landscape is woodland, forest, an urban park or rural farmland. In Australia, farmland is being revegetated to attract woodland bird species, a team of researchers wrote in The Conversation. Trees bordering paddocks are being planted, and stands of trees and shrubs that run beside creeks […]
Conserving the Great Barrier Reef
One of the seven wonders of the world, the great barrier reef has been one of Australia’s defining features for decades. The great barrier reef is the largest living structure in the world and is even visible from space. However, in spite of its sheer volume of life, the reef is currently experiencing a difficult […]
5 of the Rarest Birds & Where to Find Them
Some of the most magnificent finds in nature are seldom seen, and birds are no exception. There may be more than 10,000 species of our fine feathered friends, but sadly, the number is dwindling. In fact, nearly 1500 bird species are facing extinction. For nature lovers, spotting a rare bird is a joyous experience, and […]
New survey reveals… Laikipia’s patas monkey in decline (Kenya)
By Yvonne de Jong & Tom Butynski, Eastern Africa Primate Diversity and Conservation Program (wildsolutions.nl) and Lolldaiga Hills Research Programme (lolldaiga.com) The eastern patas monkey Erythrocebus patas pyrrhonotus is a subspecies whose abundance and geographic range are in decline. Laikipia County, central Kenya, supports a small, isolated, population which forms the stronghold and eastern limit […]
Photographic Maps for the Primates, Warthogs, Dik-diks, and Hyraxes of Africa
By Yvonne A. de Jong and Thomas M. Butynski, Eastern Africa Primate Diversity and Conservation Program, wildsolutions.nl The design and implementation of effective conservation measures for primates, warthogs, dik-diks, and hyraxes requires an efficient, low cost, and accessible resource for the identification of species and subspecies. Although photographs cannot replace an adequate museum collection as […]