Category : Conservation


German Minister Defends Whale Rescue Attempt

German environment minister Till Backhaus defends the risky rescue attempt of humpback whale Timmy, despite experts deeming it inadvisable due to the animal's poor condition.

13,000-Year-Old Oak Saved from California Developers

The world's oldest oak, the 13,000-year-old Jurupa Oak in Southern California, has been spared from destruction after conservationists reached an agreement with developers to expand the buffer zone around the tree.

Massive King Penguin Colony Found in Chile

Scientists have discovered a massive colony of over 1 million king penguins on an island in southern Chile, offering new insights into the species' behavior and habitat.

Ellie Goulding Receives MBE for Climate Work

Ellie Goulding was awarded an MBE by Prince William at Windsor Castle for her services to biodiversity and climate. The singer and UN ambassador called it a 'great honour'.

White-Tailed Eagles to Return to Exmoor Skies

White-tailed eagles, the UK's largest bird of prey, will be reintroduced to Exmoor National Park. Up to 20 young birds will be released over three years, expanding their range into southern England.

Giant African Harvester Ant Smuggling Surge in Kenya

A Chinese national was sentenced to a year in prison for smuggling over 2,200 live giant African harvester ants from Kenya, highlighting a growing black market for exotic pets in Asia and Europe with ecological risks.

Congo Sanctuary Protects Orphaned Bonobos

Lola ya Bonobo in Kinshasa is the world's only sanctuary for orphaned bonobos, rescuing them from poachers and the bushmeat trade. Foster mothers care for the babies, with only about 20,000 bonobos left in the wild.

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