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On the ground in Ngorongoro: Protecting wildlife through experience

Green rolling hills under endless skies punctuated by gentle cumulus clouds. I'll never forget the first time I stood at the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Witnessing the vast sunken landscape below - I couldn't believe how dramatic and different it was from anywhere else I had ever seen. I first travelled to Ngorongoro Crater 11 years ago - on a group safari tour during my first visit to Tanzania. I loved the initial impact it had on me – the sweeping views of the caldera and the great abundance and diversity of animals within the crater: a whole world created by a volcanic eruption that happened millions of years ago. It's very humbling to see the Earth’s power, and how life can spring from ashes.

Kate K. F.2025-10-29T16:45:27+00:00October 29th, 2025|

A new chapter at sea: Sea Ranger Service launches new vessel to support youth-focused ocean conservation

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Sea Ranger Service2025-08-27T12:23:25+00:00August 27th, 2025|

Conservation works – with persistence, coalition-building, good faith, and a dose of luck

In much of life, we expect quick results - and this is true of conservation too. But in reality, conservation involves hard graft, patience, diplomacy and collaboration, over decades. And so it was for saigas: After 20 years, with many ups and downs, we have finally reached the point when the species as a whole can be considered out of the danger zone. Here's my take on how this happened.

E.j. Milner-Gulland2023-12-11T18:28:31+00:00December 11th, 2023|

A new hope for Montagu’s Harrier in Portugal

21 young Montagu's harriers are flying freely in Portugal, representing hope for the future of their threatened species.

Liga para a Protecção da Natureza (LPN)2022-08-10T13:36:14+00:00August 9th, 2022|

More Likely Film Festival Attendees: Museum Patrons or Superbowl Fans?

A filmmaker discovers how to spread the word about climate change – and her animated short – in fun and creative ways!

Sherene Strausberg2022-08-10T13:35:24+00:00August 2nd, 2022|

Hunt for the Treasure

A story of hope, remorse, and transformation from the remote tropical forests of Asia. Arkajyoti shares his experience of an adventure in search of a "treasure" and how his journey transforms the perception of a local tribesman about his surrounding.

Arkajyoti Shome2022-03-29T09:05:47+00:00March 29th, 2022|

Wires, Birds, and Giraffes – Oh my!

In the Nubian highlands, a determined team of veterinarians, led by Drs. Sara Ferguson and Joshua Lubega, work to rescue the Critically Endangered Nubian giraffe from a new deadly threat - wire snares. Read about this inspiring team.

Sara Ferguson2022-01-06T19:50:36+00:00December 14th, 2021|

Going Green (Status) for the Hawaiian Monk Seal

Feel inspired as you read about the Green Status of species like the Hawaiian Monk Seal, a new assessment method which focuses on optimism and the conservation and recovery of endangered species.

Carlotta Cocciardi2022-01-06T20:48:09+00:00July 29th, 2021|

Holding On To Hope: Rare Tricarinate Hill Turtles hatch in India

A story of hope from India. Read the post to know about the TSA-India's reintroduction efforts along with the Government of India to bring these pretty chelonians back from the brink!

Saurabh Dewan2021-07-06T11:29:29+00:00July 6th, 2021|

Shoal launches flagship Search for the Lost Fishes campaign

An incredibly exciting mystery following Shoal's search for extremely rare fish species lost in the void between being unrecorded and going extinct.

Michael Edmondstone2022-01-06T21:04:58+00:00June 10th, 2021|

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