Canada’s recent landmark ban on the domestic trade of elephant ivory and rhino horn is a breakthrough for wildlife conservation. This bold move throws the spotlight on Australia, where despite strict compliance with international agreements, there’s a glaring inconsistency within the country’s borders. Australia’s states and territories each have their own set of rules regarding […]
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Freedom for queen of the jungle after a life behind bars: Starved tiger reduced to skin and bone is among 53 giant cats set to ‘feel grass on their paws for the first time’ after rescue from Thai breeding farm
A starved tiger that was reduced to skin and bone is among 53 big cats set to ‘feel grass on their paws for the first time’ after they were rescued from a Thai breeding farm. The emaciated female tiger Salamas was found struggling to stand or walk after losing so much weight inside a cage […]
30 years of Otter Conservation
2023 marks the 30th year of caring for otters worldwide by the International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF). During this time IOSF has supported projects in 91 countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Philippines, Belarus, Chile, Lithuania, Nepal, Benin, Guyana and Costa Rica. In the charity’s own otter hospital over 250 otters have been […]
What Students Need to Know About Biodiversity
As we traverse the pathways of the 21st century, a compelling concern has swept the globe, piercing through the clamor of our everyday lives to command our attention – the concern for biodiversity. Yet, for many students, the concept of biodiversity remains a mystery, veiled in a haze of scientific terminology and complex ecological relationships. This […]