A new species of living cat has been identified for the first time in more than a century. Found in Bolivia’s Yungas forest, it is smaller than a regular house cat, weighing just around 3 pounds and measuring 18 inches long. Known locally as Tilcayo, it belongs to the group of tiger cats. Published On…
Democratic attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, DC, say government has illegally rolled back landmark protections. Published On 10 Sep 202610 Sep 2026 A group of attorneys general in the United States have sued President Donald Trump’s administration for weakening protections for endangered species. The group of 20 Democratic-led states, plus the District of…
Researchers identify AI monitoring, platform regulation, demand reduction and community coordination as key weapons against online wildlife trafficking. (Image created via Gemini) Social media platforms − including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube − are fuelling a rapidly-expanding illegal wildlife trade that is becoming increasingly difficult to detect and police. A review conducted by a team…
Africa is home to many iconic national parks and marine reserves, such as Virunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niokolo-Koba in Senegal, Kruger National Park in South Africa and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Many of them were established during the colonial era, and nearly half are still managed by government agencies. In…
Dar es Salaam — TANZANIA is aiming to deliver the most iconic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in history, with Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, confirming plans to integrate elite training facilities directly into the country’s world renowned national parks. As part of the nation’s preparations for the 2027 tournament, which Tanzania is co-hosting, the…
Birds have, for centuries, been captured from the wild to be kept in cages – valued for their looks, songs and ability to imitate sounds. Data compiled by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the global agreement that regulates trade in threatened animals and plants, indicate that in the 1990s and early…
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.
Fences are among conservation’s most controversial interventions. To some, they are essential for conserving wildlife, minimising encroachment, and preventing the type of conflict that happens when humans come into contact with wildlife. To others, fences represent exclusion. They break the landscape up into pieces, prevent wild animals from moving freely over long distances and create…
Medicinal plants and their varied uses span from ancient medicine to modern cosmetics and pharmaceuticals amid a surging demand for more. Ahead of World Wildlife Day, marked annually on 3 March, we’re delving into why medicinal plants matter. Plants are critical for ecosystems to economies, said Danna J. Leaman, the outgoing co-chair of the Medicinal…
The 20Th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP20) popularly known as the World Wildlife Conference starts in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. PHOTO/ National Committee on Ecology of Uzbekistan. By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT [email protected] The 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP20), popularly known as the World Wildlife Conference, officially opened…
