by Beth Holmes | Oct 27, 2021 | Conservation, Sustainability
Tuskless elephant females may be about to become the norm for the species, if it survives the environmental pressure of poaching that’s pushing it that way. In African elephants, the tusks serve an important purpose. Actually, many–they’re a natural...
by Admin | Aug 17, 2016 | Conservation
Poachers in Rwanda often make use of simple traps to catch antelopes and other animals. The traps generally consist of a noose tied to a bamboo branch, which is held down with a rock while the noose is hidden. Yes, just like in a cartoon. Although they aren’t meant to...
by Admin | Jun 17, 2013 | Articles
Several dozen bodies of Atlantic puffins have washed up on the shores of the North Eastern United States this year and survival rates of newborn puffins have dropped from 77% to 31%. The dive in puffin population has scientists concerned for the future of the bird,...
by Admin | May 30, 2013 | Articles, Information
Earlier this month, Conservation International held its annual New York dinner, and the event was one attended by more than 450 people. Of course, with hosts like former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and actor Harrison Ford, it wasn’t an event to be missed. And...
by Admin | Oct 19, 2012 | Articles
According to a recent news article by the World Wildlife Fund, a conservation organization, fewer than 5,000 rhinos exist on our planet. Reports show that 455 rhinos have been killed in the past year due to poaching. This is an all time record. In this day and age,...