The plight of predators: Q&A with the director of ‘The Hunt’
Predators are often depicted as the villains in films and other media. Even in wildlife documentaries, hunt scenes are often shot from the prey’s point of view and accompanied by…
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At 2017 minimum, scientists ask: Is Arctic entering the Thin Ice Age?
Summer sea ice didn’t reach its lowest extent on record in 2017, but that’s not the only measurement that matters, experts warn.
Colombian president honored in Washington, D.C. for efforts to protect biodiversity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – He prowled the stage like a puma moving through Colombia’s rainforest. With a deep knowledge of ecosystems ranging from marine to savanna to high mountains, he spoke…
Trade in wild birds going ‘unchecked’ in Vietnam: new report
Thousands of birds, suspected to have been caught from the wild, are being sold openly in Vietnam, according to a new report by TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network. Many…
Two Indonesian soldiers found to be smuggling dozens of porcupines
PADANG, Indonesia — Two soldiers were caught trying to smuggle dozens of Malayan porcupines (Hystrix brachyura) across provincial borders, the latest arrest of a military officer for wildlife trafficking. The…
The world’s 5 most Endangered wild cats
Wild cats around the world face a long list of challenges as their habitat is degraded, their food supply diminished, and the cats are hunted for their body parts and…
Liberian park protects Critically Endangered western chimpanzees
The Liberian government designated a new national park in August 2017 that will protect an important population of Critically Endangered western chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus), as well as several other…
Documenting Africa’s poaching epidemic: Q&A with the director of ‘The Last Animals’
After years of documenting some of the world's bloodiest conflicts, a vacation in Kenya inspired photojournalist Kate Brooks to turn her lens to a different kind of violence: the slaughter…
Poor grade for Malaysia, Singapore brands in palm oil sustainability: WWF
The majority of Malaysia and Singapore’s most popular brands have failed to push for the use of sustainable palm oil in their products, with some refusing to disclose who they…
Can the Javan rhino be saved before disaster strikes?
As the old saying warns, it's bad enough to put all your eggs in one basket. If you have to, though, at least try not to leave that basket sitting…
Wild Kratts episode up for film festival award teaches about rare white bear
An episode of the popular cartoon Wild Kratts has been named a 2017 finalist in the biannual Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival competition. Drawn from a pool of over 1,000 entries competing…
Temer uses controversial deforestation data in speech to UN
Representatives of more than 150 civil society organizations gathered in Brasilia on Tuesday (19 September) to protest over the speech made by Brazilian president Michel Temer on Monday (18 September)…
Capturing the wonder and vulnerability of coral reefs in real-time: Q & A with the director of “Chasing Coral”
Coral reefs support 25% of the world’s marine species, protect shorelines, support fisheries, and encourage eco-tourism—their global economic value is over US $30 billion per year. A new film, “Chasing…
Does forest certification really work?
Tropical timber has earned a bad reputation. When we think of timber from lush, tropical forests, it conjures up images of valuable old-growth trees pillaged by logging companies and illegal…
When will cattle ranchers be proud to show their farms in the Amazon? (commentary)
On one of our business trips to the city of Madison, in the U.S., we visited Graze, a restaurant that is proud to show the origin of the ingredients it…
‘Ships, sonar and surveys’: Film explores impacts of a noisy ocean
Animals in the world’s oceans have faced an ever-increasing cacophony in recent decades. They’re inundated with sonar intended to keep countries safe, air gun charges that help energy companies find…
Four new toads discovered in Sumatra
BOGOR, Indonesia — Scientists described four new toads from the hills of Sumatra, adding to the island's already astounding biodiversity. The discoveries mark the first Sumatran additions to the Philautus genus of…
Historical nautical maps show coral loss more extensive than previously believed
A team of researchers based in Australia and the United States have used historical nautical maps to determine that coral reef loss in the Florida Keys is much more extensive…
Cross currents: Mega-dams and micro-hydro offer two different futures for rural Borneo
Facing displacement by massive infrastructure projects, villages in Malaysia's Sabah state work to shape their own development.
Citizen scientists use mobile apps to help “green” the ocean
Few people get to witness the breadth and wonder of underwater life, from coral to kelp to fish and sea anemones. SCUBA divers gain a unique view of not only…
