Detection Dogs Deployed to Try and Find Remaining Few Rats on Lehua
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Government Grants $11 Million for Taranaki Predator Control
Ambitious plan to make Taranaki the first predator-free region in New Zealand gets a huge... Read More
The Top 5 Threats to Birds may Surprise You
One in eight bird species is in danger of extinction – but what are the... Read More
One Dog that Saved an Island of Penguins
Watch and learn about Finn the Wonder Dog and his journey that helped save the... Read More
Children of Palau Design Pledge for Ecological Responsibility
The children of Palau have designed a pledge to promote ecological responsibility among locals and... Read More
Poor Fliers Reluctant to Cross Water
A recent study shows some New Zealand birds are reluctant to fly over water. Scientists... Read More
Six Australian Islands to Close for Restoration Project
Nearly a dozen islands off the Queensland Coast will close to the public while conservationists... Read More
Con X Tech Competition: Prevent Extinctions, Win $20,000
The Con X Tech Prize is a competition for bold new ideas in conservation technology.... Read More
Community Conservation Needs Guidance
According to a new report led by Predator Free New Zealand Trust, community conservation needs... Read More
Island Mice Showcase Evolution in Action
Scientists discover smallest island where mammal species can speciate, lending insight into how evolution works... Read More
Win a Dream Vacation to the Galapagos and Help Prevent Extinctions
Place your bid, travel the Galapagos Islands, and help save Floreana Island’s threatened species. There... Read More
Interview with Piqui and Lobi, the Guardians of Juan Fernández
Piqui and Lobi are working with the community of the Juan Fernández Archipelago to help... Read More
The Invasive Rose-ringed Parakeet – a Threat from Hawai’i to Spain
The island of Kauai and a park in Seville, Spain are facing similar concerns over... Read More
Remote Island Ecosystem Needs Relief from Invasive Rabbits
One of the world’s most isolated locations, the Kerguelen Islands, has been infiltrated by invasive... Read More
Birds and Insects Perking up on Antipodes Island after Restoration Project
Monitoring results from Antipodes Island, New Zealand indicate recovery of native insects and birds after... Read More
Biodiversity: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
Biodiversity has far-reaching impacts on the vitality of people and the planet but what is... Read More
Canadian Island Bee Buzzes Toward Extinction
The Sable Island endemic Sweat Bee is threatened. Conservationists hurry to understand this small species... Read More
7 Island Species and the Race Against Extinction
Islands are biodiversity hotspots, yet the decline of island species is more rapid than anywhere... Read More