http://www.arkive.org/ News about conservation en-gb Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.rssboard.org/rss-2-0/ info@wildscreen.org.uk info@wildscreen.org.uk http://www.arkive.org/news/20091103-2009-iucn-red-list-of-threatened-Species.html 2009 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species - Extinction crisis continues Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20091103-2009-iucn-red-list-of-threatened-Species.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20091019-arkive-dives-deeper-for-digital-imagery.html ARKive is calling on the global diving community to help in the ongoing search for films and photographs of the world’s most endangered ocean species. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20091019-arkive-dives-deeper-for-digital-imagery.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20091005-arkive-partners-with-sterna.html During the past year, ARKive and other leading European organizations that collect and manage digital content on nature and wildlife have been working together in the STERNA project to create a comprehensive information space on birds. Mon, 5 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20091005-arkive-partners-with-sterna.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090916-UAE-wildlife-photography.html ARKive's UAE Wildlife Photography Competition - Winner Announced. Wed, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090916-UAE-wildlife-photography.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090904-BBCs-last-chance-to-see.html The first episode of the BBC's Last Chance to See airs this Sunday 6th September and follows Mark Carwardine and Stephen Fry in search of the elusive Amazonian manatee. Wed, 04 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090904-BBCs-last-chance-to-see.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090819-giant-carnivorous-plant-discovered-in-philippines.html A spectacular new species of giant carnivorous plant, discovered in the highlands of the central Philippines, has been named after the famous naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, a Wildscreen Patron. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090819-giant-carnivorous-plant-discovered-in-philippines.html http://www.arkive.org/news/press-release-20090722-competition-launched-to-celebrate-abu-dhabi-wildlife.html As part of Wildscreen’s unique partnership with the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi we are launching an exciting new competition to celebrate the rich biodiversity found within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. If you are a wildlife enthusiast with photos or films of species that can be found in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) then we want to hear from you. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/press-release-20090722-competition-launched-to-celebrate-abu-dhabi-wildlife.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090701-celebrating-darwin.html To mark the day in 1858 when Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection was first presented to his fellow scientists, the ARKive team is pleased to unveil amazing new online material celebrating the eminent naturalist’s legacy. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090701-celebrating-darwin.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090626-worlds-smallest-cetacean-on-the-brink.html The recent twin crises of economic problems and swine flu in Mexico may be threatening plans to save the world’s smallest and most endangered cetacean, the vaquita. Confined to a small area of the Gulf of California, this tiny, Critically Endangered marine mammal is thought to number only around 150 individuals, and is declining rapidly. An estimated 30 individuals are killed each year through becoming entangled in fishing nets. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090626-worlds-smallest-cetacean-on-the-brink.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090617-new-havens-for-the-hawaiian-monk-seal.html Ever since the concept of a 'World Ocean Day' was put forward at the 1992 Earth Summit, an increasing number of countries have joined together each year on 8th June to celebrate the life-giving role of the oceans. Through the concerted efforts of numerous organisations and individuals from all over the world, 8th June 2009 sees the inauguration of the first official World Oceans Day as designated by the United Nations. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090617-new-havens-for-the-hawaiian-monk-seal.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090608-world-oceans-day.html Ever since the concept of a ‘World Ocean Day’ was put forward at the 1992 Earth Summit, an increasing number of countries have joined together each year on 8th June to celebrate the life-giving role of the oceans. Through the concerted efforts of numerous organisations and individuals from all over the world, 8th June 2009 sees the inauguration of the first official World Oceans Day as designated by the United Nations. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090608-world-oceans-day.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090603-research-reveals-jaguar-secrets.html Recent research into the largest cat in the Americas has succeeded in revealing new information about the reproductive behaviour of this elusive big cat. Biologists studying the jaguar in Costa Rica have managed to use radio-tracking and camera traps to confirm that wild female jaguars give birth every 22 to 24 months, a figure that was previously unknown due to the difficulties in filming and tracking such a shy and secretive animal. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090603-research-reveals-jaguar-secrets.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090521-komodo-dragon-found-to-be-venomous.html Following research into the Komodo dragon’s feeding behaviour, scientists have made the exciting discovery that the world’s largest lizard is venomous. The report, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows that the gigantic monitor lizard possesses complex venom glands in its jaw, which excrete a variety of toxic substances that prevent blood clotting and lower blood pressure in its prey. Thu, 21 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090521-komodo-dragon-found-to-be-venomous.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090515-united-states-celebrates-endangered-species-day.html Initiated in 2006 by the United States Congress in an effort to spread awareness of endangered wildlife and wilderness areas, Endangered Species Day is now celebrated annually in the United States on the third Friday of each May. Endangered Species Day 2009 will be marked by a range of events and actions across America, and is an opportunity for people from all walks of life to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species. Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090515-united-states-celebrates-endangered-species-day.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090514-more-birds-threatened-with-extinction-than-ever-before.html The latest assessment carried out by BirdLife International, on behalf of the IUCN, has revealed that more birds are threatened with extinction than ever before. A record 1,227 species (12 percent) are now considered at risk, while the number of birds classified as Critically Endangered has risen to 192. Thu, 14 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090514-more-birds-threatened-with-extinction-than-ever-before.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090508-released-pygmy-hogs-alive-and-well.html In May last year, 16 captive-bred pygmy hogs (Porcula salvania) were released into a wildlife sanctuary in India in an effort to boost the Critically Endangered pigs’ numbers. Following extensive surveys and the capture of camera-trap footage, conservationists have revealed that most of the released pigs are thriving in their new environment. Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090508-released-pygmy-hogs-alive-and-well.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090429-shark-finning-crackdown.html The Scottish Government’s Fisheries Secretary has called for tougher restrictions on the practice of shark finning in Scottish waters. The announcement comes following the European Union Fisheries Council’s adoption of the Community Action Plan for the Conservation and Management of Sharks, at a meeting on the 23rd April. This represents a stride forward in the protection and conservation of shark species, with the member states agreeing to make the reassessment of current EU shark finning regulations a priority. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090429-shark-finning-crackdown.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090422-world-celebrates-earth-day.html Held annually on April 22nd, Earth Day is designed to celebrate the environment, to inspire awareness, and to encourage action on environmental issues. Originally founded in 1970, Earth Day is a global event that calls people of all ages and backgrounds to commit to building a safer, healthier and cleaner world. It encourages people everywhere to volunteer and to make changes to tackle both national and global issues such as climate change. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090422-world-celebrates-earth-day.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090415-scientists-discover-new-orang-utan-population-on-borneo.html In a welcome reprieve from the all too frequent reports of species extinctions, conservationists have recently announced the discovery of a new population of orang-utans from a remote area of Borneo. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:30:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090415-scientists-discover-new-orang-utan-population-on-borneo.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090401-rapid-response-helps-the-sociable-lapwing.html Following a joint survey by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and the Syrian Society for Conservation of Wildlife (SSCW), it has come to light that the sociable lapwing, one of the world's most threatened bird species, is facing a major threat from hunting. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090401-rapid-response-helps-the-sociable-lapwing.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090327-arkive-works-with-wwf-to-promote-earth-hour.html With species loss now occurring at a faster rate than at any time in Earth's history, and compounded by the over-arching threat of climate change, effective awareness raising and education programmes are ever more vital. Wildscreen is therefore pleased to be supporting conservation charity WWF in the promotion of Earth Hour, which aims to get a billion people around the world to switch off their lights for one hour on Saturday, March 28th at 8.30pm, as a powerful message to world leaders that action on climate change is crucial. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090327-arkive-works-with-wwf-to-promote-earth-hour.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090320-deadly-fungus-strikes-mountain-chicken.html In recent years a virulent fungal disease has been spreading around the world, leaving vast populations of amphibians decimated in its wake. The latest victim of the chytrid fungus' onslaught is a key population of one of the world's largest species of frog, the mountain chicken (Leptodactylus fallax), on the eastern Caribbean island of Montserrat. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090320-deadly-fungus-strikes-mountain-chicken.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090311-explore-arkives-threatened-marine-species-using-google-earth.html Following ARKive's work with Google Earth our visitors can now browse a growing number of the world's most threatened marine species using the Google Earth plugin. This gives visitors the opportunity to really connect with the species' environment. The plugin is the first step in getting many more of the planet's plants and animals "on the map" in ARKive. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090311-explore-arkives-threatened-marine-species-using-google-earth.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090223-good-news-for-critically-endangered-parrot.html The miraculous discovery of a male kakapo (Strigops habroptila), over twenty years after it was last seen has boosted the known world population of this Critically Endangered parrot to 91. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:00:01 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090223-good-news-for-critically-endangered-parrot.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090202-find-arkives-threatened-marine-species-using-google-earth.html Wildscreen is delighted to be contributing content to the newest version of Google Earth, which enables users to dive beneath the surface of the sea and explore the world's oceans. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090202-find-arkives-threatened-marine-species-using-google-earth.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090129-mysterious-penguin-decline.html The findings of a study published in Bird Conservation International this month have shown that the northern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) has undergone a drastic decline. Comparisons of historical and current records indicate that well over a million penguins have been lost from the main breeding colonies on the islands of Gough and Tristan da Cunha. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:01:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090129-mysterious-penguin-decline.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090116-a-message-from-the-dna-of-an-extinct-marsupial.html Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090116-a-message-from-the-dna-of-an-extinct-marsupial.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20090107-wildscreen-chairman-receives-obe.html Dick Emery, Wildscreen's Chairman since January 2007, has received an OBE in the Queen's New Year honours. The recognition is for services to broadcasting and charity. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20090107-wildscreen-chairman-receives-obe.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20081215-albatross-under-threat-from-predatory-mice.html A recent RSPB survey of the Critically Endangered Tristan albatross has found that it has suffered the worst breeding season on record. The albatross, which is only found on Gough Island (a South Atlantic territory of the United Kingdom), is losing vast numbers of chicks to predation by the introduced house mouse (Mus musculus). Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20081215-albatross-under-threat-from-predatory-mice.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20081208-conservationists-battle-to-save-gharial.html Since the 1970s, the gharial, an ancient fish-eating crocodilian endemic to the Indian subcontinent, has fluctuated back and forth from the brink of extinction. Now in 2008, this charismatic species appears to be in greater peril than at any other time in its 150 million year history. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20081208-conservationists-battle-to-save-gharial.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20081118-arkive-photographers-at-wildphotos.html The Royal Geographical Society in London was the venue for this year's WildPhotos, the UK's largest wildlife and environmental photography symposium. The event, held in November, saw contributions from 18 of the best natural history photographers from around the globe. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20081118-arkive-photographers-at-wildphotos.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20081006-iucn-red-list-of-threatened-species.html Today, the IUCN released the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. The Red List now includes 16,928 species that are threatened with extinction. Of these, 3,246 are Critically Endangered - the highest category of threat, 4,770 are Endangered and 8,912 are Vulnerable to extinction. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20081006-iucn-red-list-of-threatened-species.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080903-partnership-takes-wildscreen-to-united-arab-emirates.html Wildscreen has formed an exciting international partnership with The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD). Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080903-partnership-takes-wildscreen-to-united-arab-emirates.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080827-newly-discovered-monkey-clings-to-survival.html Despite being discovered just a few years ago the kipunji, a monkey noted for its long whiskers and prominent crest of hair on the head, is already considered to be on the brink of extinction. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080827-newly-discovered-monkey-clings-to-survival.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080813-recovering-whale-populations.html It appears that the humpback whale, the awesome acrobat of the oceans, may be on the road to recovery. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080813-recovering-whale-populations.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080807-china-under-the-spotlight.html With the Olympics underway, all eyes are on the host country China. Widely known for its rapid industrial growth and increasing economic power, China's vast variety of ecosystems is amongst the world's richest. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080807-china-under-the-spotlight.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080731-new-light-shed-on-the-ocean-depths.html A live deep-sea fish (Pachycara saldanhai) has been caught at the record-breaking depth of 2,300 metres, on the hot vents of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This remarkable catch was made possible by scientists who engineered a new device that allows fish to be brought to the surface, under the great pressures they are adapted to. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080731-new-light-shed-on-the-ocean-depths.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080723-half-of-philippine-fauna-nearly-extinct.html The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Philippines has recently announced that more than 50% of the country's endemic mammals, birds and amphibians are facing extinction, with over 500 species currently considered threatened or verging on the brink of extinction. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:12:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080723-half-of-philippine-fauna-nearly-extinct.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080716-one-third-of-reef-building-corals-face-extinction.html The first-ever comprehensive global assessment of reef-building corals has recently been undertaken, with some extremely disconcerting results. Thu, 16 Jul 2008 14:12:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080716-one-third-of-reef-building-corals-face-extinction.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080710-new-natural-wonders-of-the-world.html Eight natural wonders have been added to the World Heritage List; areas which are considered to be irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration, and thus are of outstanding universal value to humanity. The preservation of sites on the World Heritage List is vital, not only as a legacy of the past and for our lives today, but to ensure these unique and diverse sites are here for the benefit of future generations. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080710-new-natural-wonders-of-the-world.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080703-rare-eagle-spotted-in-northern-ireland.html The white-tailed eagle disappeared from Ireland over one hundred years ago during a period of dramatic decline across most of Europe. Fifteen chicks were reintroduced into Killarney National Park, Kerry in the southwest of Ireland in 2007 and one of these birds has been sighted in Counties Down, Armagh and Tyrone, in Northern Ireland. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080703-rare-eagle-spotted-in-northern-ireland.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080623-national-insect-week.html National Insect Week provides the opportunity for people to learn more about the extraordinary and fascinating insects of Britain. They may be small and often over-looked, but insects are essential for the well-being of our planet. They undertake a remarkable variety of vital tasks, from disposing of dead vegetation, animal corpses and dung, to pollinating the flowers of plants that ultimately provide us with food and materials. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080623-national-insect-week.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080613-fishermen-help-protect-albatrosses.html This week, the organization responsible for managing tuna in the Indian Ocean, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, adopted a measure that will greatly benefit the magnificent seabirds that inhabit the same waters. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:30:00 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080613-fishermen-help-protect-albatrosses.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080603-return-of-cambodias-wildlife.html In the far east of Cambodia, in biologically rich forest bisected by the Srepok River, environmentalists are observing a steady return of some of the region's rarest wildlife after the long years of violence that ravaged the region. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:23:10 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080603-return-of-cambodias-wildlife.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080522-international-day-for-biological-diversity.html The International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) is an opportunity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues around the world. This year, the IBD is focusing on Biodiversity and Agriculture and seeks to highlight the importance of sustainable agriculture, not only to preserve biodiversity, but also to ensure that we will be able to feed the world and maintain agricultural livelihoods for many years to come. Thu, 22 May 2008 09:45:32 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080522-international-day-for-biological-diversity.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080514-koalas-at-risk-from-climate-change.html The rising level of carbon dioxide pollution in the atmosphere is threatening the charismatic koala, by sapping nutrients from eucalyptus leaves, the favourite food of this Australian marsupial. Wed, 14 May 2008 11:21:32 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080514-koalas-at-risk-from-climate-change.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080501-time-is-running-out-for-asian-vultures.html A new study has revealed that the vultures of Asia are declining faster than any bird in history. It warns that without urgent action, these scavenging birds will be extinct within just ten years. Thu, 1 May 2008 08:14:54 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080501-time-is-running-out-for-asian-vultures.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080422-migrating-birds-in-decline.html Each spring, an estimated five billion birds come to Europe to breed, before returning to Africa in the autumn. The journey, which has always been regarded as a tremendous feat, covers thousands of miles across oceans and deserts. However, recent research undertaken by the RSPB has indicated that numbers of these migrating species are in considerable decline. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:39:21 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080422-migrating-birds-in-decline.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080411-google-earth-arkive-layer.html Yesterday at Google's UK headquarters in London, Sir David Attenborough launched ARKive's new layer on Google Earth. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:10:01 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080411-google-earth-arkive-layer.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080325-wwf-australian-wildlife.html Species such as the greater bilby and the quoll are under threat and could disappear altogether in coming decades according to a report recently produced by the WWF. Rising temperatures, and the knock-on effects, is the number one pressure for wildlife across the Australian continent. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:43:21 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080325-wwf-australian-wildlife.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080312-tiger-numbers-halve-in-25-years.html Conservationists from WWF believe that tiger numbers may have halved in the past 25 years. At a conference in Stockholm the WWF stated that there may only be 3,500 tigers left in the world and the South China tiger subspecies could soon be extinct. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:45:53 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080312-tiger-numbers-halve-in-25-years.html http://www.arkive.org/news/20080226-south-africa-lifts-ban-on-culling-elephants.html The 1995 decision by the South African government to ban the culling of elephants has, this week, been overturned. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:03:09 GMT http://www.arkive.org/news/20080226-south-africa-lifts-ban-on-culling-elephants.html