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 Rise in Dolphin Deaths Prompts AFMA Ban on Gillnet Fishing

The AFMA has imposed a temporary ban on gillnet fishing at a shark fishery off Kangaroo Island, South Australia, after dolphin deaths rose dramatically.

Sep 23, 2011 – Elizabeth Batt

Milgis Trust Man to Walk for Northern Kenya's Elephants and Lions

Poaching is on the rise in northern Kenya, so Pete Ilsley of the Milgis Trust is going on a 65km walk to raise awareness about and funds for local wildlife.

Sep 23, 2011 – Dawn M. Smith

Cultural Beliefs May Stop Africa's Children from Enjoying Nature

White crocodiles, evil mermaids and monstrous snakes are some of the legendary characters associated with aquatic ecosystems in South Africa.

Sep 22, 2011 – Cathy Dzerefos

Wildlife Groups are "Pathetic Delivery Boys" Says UK Naturalist

Conservation groups in the UK are under fire for being little more than the government's mouthpiece says naturalist Peter Marren.

Sep 20, 2011 – Elizabeth Batt

The Frozen Ark: Preserving Endangered Species

The Frozen Ark Project is an exciting new strategy to conserve the DNA of endangered animal species worldwide.

Sep 20, 2011 – Louise Jones

The World Society for the Protection of Animals

The WSPA strives to protect the animals that are most vulnerable, in countries that use animals for food, entertainment, or just treated inhumanely.

Sep 19, 2011 – Sharlene Almond

Hypocrisy in Taiji's Sister City: Let Dwyer's Painting Be Judged

A painting submitted to Broome's Festival of the Pearl depicting the Taiji dolphin slaughter is yanked for fear of upsetting Taiji. Is this hypocritical?

Sep 15, 2011 – Elizabeth Batt

First Dolphin Kills Reported at the Cove in Taiji

Sources from Save Japan Dolphins and the Earth Island Institute are reporting the first dolphin kills of the season and supporters are heartbroken.

Sep 7, 2011 – Elizabeth Batt

Bottlenose Dolphins May Deal with Death Like Humans Do

As the Taiji dolphin hunt begins in Japan, new dolphin research suggests that dolphins assist and mourn, before accepting death, if they have the chance.

Sep 4, 2011 – Elizabeth Batt

Ecosystem Preservation Issues Are One Key to the Pipeline Protest

The proposed Keystone Pipeline sparked a two-week White House sit-in, and the controversy over water and ecosystem protection gets focused in Nebraska.

Sep 3, 2011 – Kathlin F. Sickel

Outdoor Experience and Environmental Concern

Children need to experience nature early on, and both they and adults are inspired by optimistic endeavours.

Sep 2, 2011 – John Blatchford

Where Have All the Skylarks Gone?

This article looks at the possible reasons why the Skylark population is decreasing throughout Europe and what can be done to reverse the trend.

Sep 1, 2011 – Louise Jones

Elk Herds in Montana Under Threat as Elk Calves Disappear

The Bitterroot Watershed is 2,820 square miles of prime elk habitat. Montana's elk herds are in trouble as calf losses have risen dramatically since 2004.

Aug 30, 2011 – Elizabeth Batt

Acute Oak Decline in UK Trees

A new disease affecting oak trees is causing serious concern for the Forestry Commission in the UK.

Aug 29, 2011 – Louise Jones

Eden Species Report Reveals Britain's Most Endangered Species

A new study released by the UK's Eden Channel, has revealed that Britain's wildlife is facing dire times and potential extinction.

Aug 27, 2011 – Elizabeth Batt

Birds of Prey Being Decimated in Scotland from Illegal Poisoning

Wildlife crime has risen 40% in Scotland, as animals are being accidentally and illegally poisoned. Of the 233 incidents, over two thirds are birds of prey.

Aug 25, 2011 – Elizabeth Batt

How Many Animal Species Exist

A new study suggests that the most life has yet to be discovered, and that most will be gone before we get to it.

Aug 25, 2011 – John Blatchford

Iberian Lynx: Europe's Most Endangered Wild Cat

The beautiful Iberian Lynx is very close to becoming completely extinct with conservation programmes working at full stretch to keep the animal in the wild.

Aug 24, 2011 – Amanda Payne

Why Are Mountain Gorillas Endangered?

Central Africa's critically endangered mountain gorilla faces a number of threats to its survival.

Aug 24, 2011 – Hayley Ames

Camera Traps Informing Conservation Strategies

A global study has photographed thousands of elusive mammals at night in forest habitats.

Aug 23, 2011 – John Blatchford

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