Wondering what went right this week in the conservation world? We’ve got you covered with our Conservation Optimism Round-Up! Each week we are collating stories of optimism from around the globe so that you never miss your dose of Monday Motivation.
1. Giraffe Population Numbers Are on the Rise
“The latest estimate, based on numbers collected from all over Africa, is just more than 117,000 animals, according to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. That’s an increase of nearly 20% since 2015.”
Recent research shows that #Giraffe #conservation efforts are working in #Africa, as the pop'n across all four species have increased by 20% since 2015!#giraffes #recovery #rewilding #nature #wildlife #biodiversity #conservationoptimism #LetNatureThrivehttps://t.co/6T6swT966o
— Global Conservation Solutions (@_GCS_) December 31, 2021
2. The return of the rufous-necked hornbill to Nepal
“Considering the complete absence of Rufous-necked Hornbill from Nepal for nearly 200 years, the 2021 sighting of this globally threatened species, by D. Kharel is an important record”
Locally extinct Rufous-necked hornbill came into sight in Nepal after almost 200 years. Beautiful @globalvoices story by @sankuchy ➡️ https://t.co/Z4jXw0fC23. #conservationoptimism #birdsofnepal
— Kumar Paudel (@kmrpaudel) December 31, 2021
3. 6 Environmental Wins from 2021 to uplift your spirits
“This includes stories like the first river to be granted legal personhood, reintroduction of plains bison to historic ranges and many others”
It’s safe to say that 2021 was a challenging year, but it wasn’t all bad. As we head into 2022, here are 6 environmental wins to uplift your spirits and give you hope for the coming year. #ConservationOptimism | #ForNaturehttps://t.co/HgO39ueOnK
— National Environmental Treasure (@Our_Safety_NET) December 30, 2021
4. UK zoo helps lost Mexican fish live to see another Tequila sunrise
“A “charismatic little fish” declared extinct in the wild has been reintroduced to its native Mexico after being bred in an aquarium at Chester zoo.”
Declared extinct in the wild in 2003, the tequila splitfin has been reintroduced to its native river in Mexico
— Shoal (@Shoal_Org) December 30, 2021
>> Experts say it has created a blueprint for future reintroductions of other highly endangered fish species 👇👇#ConservationOptimismhttps://t.co/lagIAsNynk
5. In historic move, Costa Rica makes big splash for conservation
“Costa Rica recently announced that it will expand its protected ocean area from 2.7 percent to more than 30 percent of its territorial waters — a major leap that puts the Central American country nine years ahead of a global deadline to protect nearly a third of the world’s land and sea.”
Costa Rica will expand its protected ocean area from 2.7% to more than 30% of its territorial waters - 9 years ahead of a global deadline to protect nearly a third of the world’s land and sea. 🐠 #ConservationOptimism #OceanOptimismhttps://t.co/KOnZoev83Z
— Danielle Shaw (@DanielleShaw92) December 21, 2021
6. Australia’s biggest national park declared in South Australia’s far north
” The Munga-Thirri—Simpson Desert National Park in far northern South Australia reaches the Queensland and Northern Territory borders. The new park is more than half the size of Tasmania, or roughly three times the size of greater Sydney. “
Some #ConservationOptimism this Sunday morning...incase you missed it, the Simpson Desert Munga-Thirri National Park will become the largest in Australia - more than half the size of Tasmania. It will form part of a conservation corridor in the centre... https://t.co/ekgtvpT8ms
— Mel dawson (@Meldawson6) December 18, 2021
7. Batman loach returns: fish feared extinct found in Turkey
“A freshwater fish that scientists thought was extinct has been found in south-east Turkey, after an absence of nearly 50 years.”
Some fantastic news from our partner @Shoal_Org:
— Synchronicity Earth (@SynchEarth) December 13, 2021
The Batman River loach has been found!
It is the first of the 10 species of #LostFishes thought to be extinct which has been rediscovered. Next step- bringing it back from the brink!https://t.co/T2SEmkHtuM #ConservationOptimism
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