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A new study reveals a surprisingly healthy population of critically endangered Sumatran tigers in the Leuser ecosystem, highlighting successful conservation efforts and the need for stronger protection.

New research shows elephants habituate to drones flown carefully, enabling non-invasive monitoring of behavior, sleep, and social dynamics in Kenya's reserves.

While poaching of African rhinos has decreased since 2021, other threats like drought and policy shifts are threatening their future survival, said...

Efforts to restore nature may backfire by shifting land use elsewhere. Scientists warn that rewilding farmlands in wealthy nations can harm biodiversity...

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In a shocking revelation, researchers from the University of Cambridge have uncovered misuse of conservation technologies in rural India. These include camera...

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Triumph of Conservation: Saving Biodiversity Through Action

In the world of conservation, charismatic species like pandas and polar bears often take the spotlight in campaigns aimed at protecting our planet's biodiversity. However, recent research suggests that it's not just entire species that can serve as flagships for conservation; individual animals or plants can also play a pivotal role in raising awareness and garnering public support.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) has unveiled a comprehensive guide aimed at realizing Target 3, also known as the "30x30 target," of the Global Biodiversity Framework. This initiative seeks to conservatively safeguard a minimum of 30% of Earth's land and water by 2030. The guide, introduced at the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly in Vancouver, Canada, provides a roadmap to implement the target while ensuring fairness and equity.