Simultaneous wildfires since December 2024 have left Grampians, Little Desert and the Great Otway National Parks in Australia devastated. Scientists say it will take decades for plants and wildlife to recover. Michael Clarke, emeritus professor of zoology at La Trobe University in Melbourne, told Mongabay by email the area burnt in Little Desert alone is […]
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Incoming LOLZ: The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards will put a smile on your face
The results are in and the winner of this year’s funniest wildlife photo goes to Milko Marchetti for his very chuckle-worthy shot of a red squirrel with its head firmly embedded in a tree. Marchetti’s shot was selected as the overall winner and winner of the Mammal category in the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards […]
‘We Are Reaching Points of No Return’: WWF Report Finds Wildlife Has Declined 73% in Half a Century
According to the Living Planet 2024 report — compiled by WWF and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) — Earth’s wildlife populations have plummeted by 73 percent on average in half a century. The highest declines — 95 percent — were seen in the Caribbean and Latin America, the report said. A 76 percent decline […]
The Joys and Challenges of Self-Drive Travel: Exploring the Open Road
Embracing the Adventure of Self-Drive Travel Experience the thrill and freedom of self-drive travel by taking on exciting road trips, exploring stunning national parks, and enjoying the beauty of coastal drives. Each journey offers its own unique adventure and unforgettable memories. The Thrill of Road Trips Setting out on a road trip gives you the […]
Pickup Truck Tours: Exploring Nature’s Hidden Gems
Embarking on Your Pickup Truck Adventure Pickup truck tours offer exciting ways to explore the wilderness. Whether you’re drawn to overlanding or seeking unique vistas, these adventures transform every road into a potential path for discovery. Why Choose a Pickup Truck Tour? Pickup trucks are perfect for adventure and exploration. They allow you to carry […]
Patrol Tools to Protect Wildlife Habitat: Modern Solutions for Conservation
Introduction to Wildlife Conservation Tools Wildlife conservation tools are crucial for safeguarding biodiversity and preventing habitat loss and poaching. Using these tools, you can help protect endangered species and preserve ecosystems. Importance of Biodiversity Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. It includes all species of plants, animals, and microorganisms and the ecosystems they […]
Top 11 Wildlife Conservation Books for Eco-Warriors
What do you think of when you hear the term “wildlife conservation”? Most probably, you are picturing a sanctuary for endangered species, and you are not wrong. However, there’s more to this type of natural organization. It also helps with preserving ecosystems, fostering biodiversity, and, in a more global sense, making sure that future generations […]
Genetic Tracing Links SARS-CoV-2 With Animals at Wildlife Market
The virus behind COVID-19 appears to have first leapt to humans from captive wildlife at the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, and now a new study identifies specific animals that likely carried the virus. The new analysis – of metagenomic RNA data collected shortly after the market was shut down – also supports accumulating evidence […]