Wondering what went right this week in the conservation world? We’ve got you covered with our Conservation Optimism Round-Up! We are collating stories of optimism from around the globe so that you never miss your dose of weekly motivation.
1. Tiger populations in Bhutan have increased
” The Royal Government of Bhutan has announced that their tiger population has increased by 27% from 2015 to 2022″
It's #TigerDay & we've got 🙌 news! The Royal Govt of Bhutan announced their 🐅 population increased 27% from 2015 to 2022.
— WWF SciComm (@WWFCA_SciComm) July 29, 2023
As 🌏 tiger numbers continue to rise, challenges can intensify. BUT with political will & the right conservation measures, we can bring back the roar! pic.twitter.com/PjSp9yVEWD
2. Sightings of critically endangered regent honeyeater in NSW give conservationists hope
” One of Australia’s rarest species of bird, the critically endangered regent honeyeater, has been making an appearance in several locations along the New South Wales east coast. Conservationists say it’s “heartening” news, as last breeding season they were unable to find any regent honeyeater nests. “
Thanks to #Australian #conservation efforts, the critically #endangered Regent #Honeyeater #bird is recovering, with the most individuals observed in Lake Macquarie since 2011!#speciesrecovery #conservationoptimism #LetNatureThrive https://t.co/Ze6vs6rIGI
— Global Conservation Solutions (@_GCS_) July 28, 2023
3. Whipsnade zookeeper hand rears Extinct in the Wild birds in US ahead of first wild release
” A British zookeeper has swapped the rolling Dunstable Downs for the USA to help a team of specialists’ hand rear four Extinct in the Wild Guam kingfisher hatchlings – ahead of their release into the wild next year. ”
🐣Inspiring work to recover an extinct-in-the-wild species!
— BIAZA (@BIAZA) July 27, 2023
Claire McSweeney (@ZSLWhipsnadeZoo) went to Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas, lending her expertise & rearing Sihek chicks as part of a release programme.
Whole story: https://t.co/Yzr9dSTwVI
🎥ZSL#ConservationOptimism pic.twitter.com/EtODQcZbel
4. Restoring the mauri of kākāpō in Aotearoa
” It’s official – a new kākāpō population has been released at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari. This means kākāpō are back living on the mainland for the first time in almost four decades. ”
And in much happier news... #conservationoptimism https://t.co/niTBE2cJ00
— Rob Thomas (@RobThomas14) July 26, 2023
5. Making tracks: how linking patches of wilderness is saving Borneo’s wildlife
” Palm oil plantations have fragmented Sabah’s rainforest but land corridors let pygmy elephants and orangutans roam again “
Making tracks: how linking patches of wilderness is saving Borneo’s wildlife.
— InternetOfElephants (@ioelephants) July 25, 2023
“The major threat for these species in this landscape is not deforestation or poaching, but fragmentation.”
https://t.co/sZgv5f5c5d #conservationoptimism
6. Tested by COVID and war, an Indigenous conservation system in Ethiopia prevails
” The Guassa Community Conservation Area is home to rare plant and wildlife species such as gelada baboons, Ethiopian wolves, and the versatile guassa grass that’s a central part of community life. “
Thanks to #Indigenous #conservation practices, the #Guassa Community Conservation Area remains home to numerous species including the #endangered #Ethiopian #Wolf! #conservationoptimism #LetNatureThrive Photo: Rebecca R Jackrelhttps://t.co/UZjq4MNOcY pic.twitter.com/VlcP6XMsj0
— Global Conservation Solutions (@_GCS_) July 25, 2023
7. California Dam Demolition Is Making History
” With one dam down, the biggest dam removal project ever undertaken in the US. has begun along the Klamath River.”
My news to me good news for July 28th - let the river run free #earthOptimism https://t.co/EXGesb0oUI
— Dr. Nancy Knowlton (@SeaCitizens) July 29, 2023
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