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IUCN study confirms vertebrate extinction crisis

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT

One in five vertebrate species are threatened with extinction according to a landmark study launched by the IUCN on Wednesday 27th October 2010 at the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in Nagoya, Japan. Read more on ARKive

Rat eradication planned for Pacific Island

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has announced plans to remove non-native rats from the Pacific Island of Henderson, in an attempt to prevent the global extinction of a unique seabird, the Henderson petrel. Read more on ARKive

WWF Releases its Living Planet Report 2010

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday 13th October, at the Wildscreen Film Festival, WWF launched their Living Planet Report 2010, an analysis on the health of the planet and the impact of human activity, with the key finding that humanity’s demand is currently exceeding our planet’s capacity to sustain us. Read more on ARKive

One in five plant species under threat

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:45:00 GMT

At least one in five of the world’s plant species are at risk of extinction and a further ten percent will soon become threatened unless action is taken. A report released by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, together with the Natural History Museum, London, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has shown that even plants that are locally considered common, such as the snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, are at risk. Read more on ARKive

‘Asian unicorn’ found in Lao PDR

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:30:00 GMT

One of the world’s rarest and most enigmatic mammals, the saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), has been captured in Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic (PDR), more than a decade after it was last seen. Read more on ARKive

Turtles in trouble

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT

More than a third of the world’s 280 freshwater turtle species are threatened with extinction, according to a new analysis by Conservation International (CI). CI’s latest assessment, undertaken as part of World Water Week, explains that the catastrophic decline of the world’s freshwater turtles is primarily being caused by the unsustainable harvesting of turtles and their eggs for food, and for the lucrative pet trade. Read more on ARKive

Rare giraffe added to IUCN Red List

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:30:00 GMT

A rare subspecies of giraffe has become the latest charismatic mammal to be added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. With fewer than 670 individuals remaining, Rothschild’s giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) has now been classified as Endangered by the IUCN, making it the second most threatened of the nine recognised giraffe subspecies. Read more on ARKive

Search begins for the world's 'lost frogs'

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Set to take place on an unprecedented scale, an ambitious hunt for some of the worlds rarest, most threatened and quite possibly extinct amphibians has begun. Scientists in more than 14 countries are endeavouring to survey sites around the world, in the hope of rediscovering lost species, as well as those that continue to sit precariously on the brink of extinction. Read more on ARKive

New species of titi monkey discovered in Colombia

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

During a recent expedition to the largely unexplored Department of Caquetá in Colombia, researchers from the National University of Colombia surprisingly discovered a species of titi monkey new to science. Read more on ARKive

Elusive carnivores photographed in Sabah

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT

The world’s rarest otter, the hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana), has been rediscovered in the Malaysian state of Sabah on Borneo, having been lost for over a century. Read more on ARKive

Mysterious primate caught on camera for the first time

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT

One of the rarest and most elusive primates in the world, the Horton Plains slender loris, or highland slender loris (Loris tardigradus nycticeboides), has finally been caught on camera. Read more on ARKive

Rescue Plan for Endangered Sea Turtles in the Gulf of Mexico

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT

From 21st to 27th June, National Insect Week provides everyone the opportunity to learn more about the extraordinary and fascinating diversity of insects in the UK. Although small and often over-looked, insects comprise around 75 percent of the total animal species that have so far been described. There are an incredible 24,000 species in Britain alone, many of which can be found in our own homes and gardens, showing that biodiversity is not just about wildlife in exotic places. Read more on ARKive

National Insect Week

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

ARKive's World Cup Dream Team

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Who needs Ronaldo, Ribery or Rooney when you could have a gibbon for a goalkeeper, a crocodile in defence and a hyena up front? As World Cup fever takes hold, ARKive has selected its Dream Team that has what it takes to go all the way and lift the trophy.

BirdLife releases update on the status of the world's birds

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:00:00 GMT

In its 2010 update to the Red List of Threatened Species™, BirdLife International has released details on the status of the world’s 10,027 bird species, with some 1,240 species currently threatened with extinction. Read more on ARKive

World celebrates biodiversity

Thu, 19 May 2010 15:00:00 GMT

On May 22nd the world will celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. This annual event aims to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity, whilst stressing the importance of its conservation. This year’s theme is “Biodiversity and Development” and seeks to emphasise the importance of biodiversity for healthy and sustainable development; bringing to attention the consequences of its loss and how this impacts on human well-being. Read more on ARKive

ARKive Education needs your views

Fri, 07 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Do you work in education? If so, we need your help to develop ARKive's educational resources.Read more on ARKive

Earth Hour 2010 – Surviving in the dark

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The time has come to switch off and support Earth Hour 2010, a global call to action to every individual across the world, showing global leaders we mean business about tackling climate change.Read more on ARKive

Europe's Insects at Risk from Habitat Loss

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Following the latest release by the European Red List, there is increasing concern that habitat loss is severely impacting Europe's butterflies, dragonflies and beetles. Read more on ARKive

Abu Dhabi Wildlife Photography Exhibition

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

One hundred stunning photographs highlighting the unique biodiversity of the United Arab Emirates have gone on display in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, with the aim of increasing awareness and aiding conservation efforts for the region’s fascinating wildlife. Read more on ARKive

Primates in Peril

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:40:00 GMT

Many of our closest living relatives – the world’s apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates – are facing the imminent threat of extinction, according to a new report. "Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates, 2008-2010", reveals that almost half (48%) of the world’s 634 primates could soon disappear, due to the destruction of tropical forests, illegal wildlife trade and commercial bushmeat hunting. Read more on ARKive

Sir David Attenborough launches ARKive's 'Most Wanted' 2010 Challenge

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Wildscreen patron Sir David Attenborough yesterday unveiled ARKive's 'Most Wanted' 2010 challenge - to track down films and photos of 17,000 of the world’s most endangered plants and animals. Read more on ARKive

365 days of biodiversity

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT

The great white shark, the Asian elephant, and the Chinese giant salamander are among 365 species to be celebrated online each day in 2010. As part of the International Year of Biodiversity, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched the IUCN Red List 'Species of the Day', a daily exposition of threatened species from around the world. Read more on ARKive

IUCN releases climate change hit list

Mon, 12 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

With the eyes of the world focused on Copenhagen for the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15), the IUCN has released a timely report profiling the species-level impacts of global warming. Read more on ARKive

2009 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species - Extinction crisis continues

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

2009 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species - Extinction crisis continues Read more on ARKive

ARKive dives deeper for digital imagery

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

ARKive working with STERNA to create access to European digital collections

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

ARKive's UAE Wildlife Photography Competition - Winner Announced

Wed, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT

ARKive's UAE Wildlife Photography Competition - Winner Announced. Read more on ARKive

BBC's Last Chance to See

Wed, 04 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Giant carnivorous plant discovered in Philippines

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Competition launched to celebrate Abu Dhabi wildlife

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Celebrating Darwin

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

World's smallest cetacean on the brink

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

New havens for the Hawaiian monk seal

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

World Oceans Day 2009

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Research Reveals Jaguar Secrets

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Komodo dragon found to be venomous

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

The United States celebrates Endangered Species Day

Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

More birds threatened with extinction than ever before

Thu, 14 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Released pygmy hogs alive and well

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Shark finning crackdown

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

World celebrates Earth Day 2009

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Intrepid scientists discover new orang-utan population on Borneo

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:30:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Rapid response helps the sociable lapwing

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

ARKive works with WWF to promote Earth Hour

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Deadly Fungus Strikes Mountain Chicken

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Explore ARKive's threatened marine species using Google Earth

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Good news for Critically Endangered parrot

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:00:01 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Find ARKive's threatened marine species using Google Earth

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Mysterious penguin decline

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:01:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

An important message from the DNA of an extinct marsupial

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT

At the end of 2008, a group of scientists made headlines when they published the near-complete DNA sequence of the extinct woolly mammoth. Now the same techniques have been used to map a significant portion of the genes belonging to the Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, a dog-like marsupial hunted to extinction less than a century ago. Read more on ARKive

Wildscreen chairman receives OBE

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Albatross under threat from predatory mice

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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). Read more on ARKive

Conservationists battle to save the gharial from extinction

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

ARKive Photographers Feature at UK’s Largest Natural History Photography Symposium

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

International partnership takes Wildscreen's work to the United Arab Emirates

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Wildscreen has formed an exciting international partnership with The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD). Read more on ARKive

Newly discovered monkey clings to survival

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

A whale of a recovery

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

It appears that the humpback whale, the awesome acrobat of the oceans, may be on the road to recovery. Read more on ARKive

China under the spotlight

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

New light shed on the ocean depths

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Half of Philippine fauna nearly extinct

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:12:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

One third of reef-building corals facing extinction

Thu, 16 Jul 2008 14:12:00 GMT

The first-ever comprehensive global assessment of reef-building corals has recently been undertaken, with some extremely disconcerting results. Read more on ARKive

New Natural Wonders added to the World Heritage List

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Rare white-tailed eagle spotted in Northern Ireland

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

National Insect Week

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Fishermen help protect Indian Ocean albatrosses

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:30:00 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

The return of Cambodia's wildlife

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:23:10 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

International Day for Biological Diversity: Biodiversity and Agriculture

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:45:32 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Koalas at risk from climate change

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:21:32 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Time is running out for Asian vultures...

Thu, 1 May 2008 08:14:54 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Migrating birds in decline

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:39:21 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Wildscreen's Patron Sir David Attenborough launches ARKive layer on Google Earth

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:10:01 GMT

Yesterday at Google's UK headquarters in London, Sir David Attenborough launched ARKive's new layer on Google Earth. Read more on ARKive

WWF reports that Australian wildlife is under pressure

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:43:21 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

Tiger numbers 'halve in 25 years'

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:45:53 GMT

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. Read more on ARKive

South Africa lifts the ban on culling elephants

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:03:09 GMT

The 1995 decision by the South African government to ban the culling of elephants has, this week, been overturned. Read more on ARKive