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Where The Wild Things Were

It's no shock to learn that humans are responsible for the extinction of species, particularly in vulnerable habitats. What factors make a species more vulnerable to anthropogenic extinction? READ MORE

African Elephants Pushed To The Fringe By Humans

Human activity and insufficient protected areas keep elephants in Africa constrained to just a fraction of the land that is habitable for them. READ MORE

Threatened Species Often Wait Years For Legal Protectio...

Identifying endangered species is only half the battle: there are often long delays before they are added to the international registries that grant protection. READ MORE

The Effects Of Human Pollution On Dolphins And Whales

An analysis of blubber from beached animals in Florida and North Carolina shows considerable exposure to contamination across the animals’ lifetimes. READ MORE

How COVID-19 Hurts African Conservation, And How We Can...

The COVID-19 crisis has negatively affected Africa’s wildlife and wild lands. This article explains how and proposes solutions, in addition to offering general advice on improving conservation models. READ MORE

The State Of Wildlife Trafficking: A 2020 Report

The illegal trafficking of wild fauna and flora has negative effects on biodiversity, security, and public health. The World WISE Database offers a way to monitor and address the issue. READ MORE

Seizing The Lockdown Moment For Wildlife Research

As we move towards an unknown future with COVID-19, lockdown measures provide an unusual opportunity to study the impact of everyday human activities on our fellow animals. READ MORE

Habitat For Mammals Projected To Shrink Globally

By 2050, mammal habitats are projected to shrink in all regions of the world, with the most significant decreases happening in Africa and South America. READ MORE

Birds Of A Feather Vanish Together

Nearly three billion birds have disappeared in North America since 1970. This study looks at how it happened, and what we can do to stop it. READ MORE

Where The Wild Things Were

African Elephants Pushed To The Fringe By Humans

Threatened Species Often Wait Years For Legal Protectio...

The Effects Of Human Pollution On Dolphins And Whales

How COVID-19 Hurts African Conservation, And How We Can...

The State Of Wildlife Trafficking: A 2020 Report

Seizing The Lockdown Moment For Wildlife Research

Habitat For Mammals Projected To Shrink Globally

Birds Of A Feather Vanish Together

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Where The Wild Things Were

African Elephants Pushed To The Fringe By Humans

Threatened Species Often Wait Years For Legal Protectio...

The Effects Of Human Pollution On Dolphins And Whales

How COVID-19 Hurts African Conservation, And How We Can...

The State Of Wildlife Trafficking: A 2020 Report

Seizing The Lockdown Moment For Wildlife Research

Habitat For Mammals Projected To Shrink Globally

Birds Of A Feather Vanish Together

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