Even if you were the last rhino on Earth… why populations can’t be saved by a single breeding pair
The death of the last male northern white rhino in the world raises an interesting question: when does a species pass the point of no return?
The death of the last male northern white rhino in the world raises an interesting question: when does a species pass the point of no return?
Humans butchered a rhino in a remote part of the Philippines 700,000 years ago, but who were they and how did they get there?
The death of Cecil the lion ignited furious debate over trophy hunting in 2015. But conservationists argue that it’s a necessary evil.
The focus of CITES is not solely on the protection of species. It also promotes controlled trade that is not detrimental to the sustainability of wild species.
Large pareiasaurs are among the earliest huge plant-eating tetrapods to appear in the history of the development of life on Earth.
When Australians think of the Mekong they think cheap holidays or Vietnamese restaurants. Biodiversity-wise however, the Mekong is a frontier, a place where biological riches collide with human pressure…
If the allegations are true Zimbabwe intends to prosecute Grace Mugabe for ivory and rhino horn smuggling.
The fascination and admiration of the natural environment may draw people closer to it, but it’s crucial to remain responsible about any desire to own a piece.
Elephant and rhino poaching in Africa have been rising; the Western black rhino has just been declared extinct. Demand in Asia, particularly China, for these animals’ tusks and horns has been identified…
We can’t save all endangered species, but we could save some. Zoo populations will be the last hope for many threatened species.