Carleton Scientist's Work on Whales Helps Documentary Land an Emmy Award

Medicine & Technology Sep 24, 2021

Shane Gero was one of the marine biologists whose work and insights helped shape the documentary "Secrets of the Whales," which recently won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.

Ivindo National Park Becomes Second UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gabon, Securing International Support for Conservation

Jul 29, 2021

Recognizing Gabon as a global biodiversity and conservation leader, UNESCO has declared the Ivindo National Park as a World Heritage Site.

Using Satellite Cameras, Scientists Counted Elephants From Space

Jan 20, 2021

Scientists used satellite cameras coupled with deep learning to count elephants in complex geographical landscapes from space.

Coalition of Over 50 Countries Commit to Protecting 30% of Land and Oceans

Jan 12, 2021

Over 50 countries, including the United Kingdom and France, have committed to protecting 30% of the world's land and oceans.

Importance of Rights-Based Conservation in Attaining Global Biodiversity

Dec 02, 2020

As the world's governments advocate and work toward protecting at least 30 percent of the Earth's lands by 2030, a new study warns against exclusionary conservation strategies and its costs, as well as outlining an inclusive alternative.

The Last White Giraffe is a "Wake-Up Call to Continue Conservation Efforts"

Nov 18, 2020

One white giraffe remains in Kenya's Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy after the female and its calf's death earlier this year.

Finland's Endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal Recieves Protection Grant

Nov 16, 2020

The Saimaa ringed seal is highly endangered, with only about 400 individuals left in Finland.

Search for Lost Species: Rediscovery of he Voeltzkow's Chameleon

Nov 04, 2020

For more than 100 years, the Voeltzkow's chameleon was thought to be extinct. Two years ago, a team of German researchers rediscovered the species, including the first female.

Song Patterns Among Fin Whale Change Over Time, Surprising Scientists

Oct 29, 2020

New research suggests that male fin whales change their songs over time - contesting previous theories that these species are just one-track animals.

Conservationists Continue To Find Long-Term Solutions To Save the Hainan Gibbons

Oct 16, 2020

Hainan gibbons are the rarest ape, primate, and mammal species in the world. Scientists report both short-term and long-term conservation efforts in preserving the critically endangered species.

Nature's Giants: 5 of the Tallest Trees in the World

Oct 15, 2020

Most of the tallest trees in the world belong to the Sequoia sempervirens or the redwoods, but other species have also given birth to exceptional specimens. Here are five of the tallest trees in the world:

Researchers Turn to AI to Protect Orchids and Other Threatened Species

Sep 29, 2020

Researchers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in speeding up conservation efforts for orchids and other species, automating the assessment process.

Sighting of Endangered Javan Rhinos Encourage Conservation Efforts of the Species

Sep 21, 2020

Javan rhinos are one of the most threatened rhino species around the world. With less than 100 left in a single national park in Indonesia, the sighting to two calves bring hope that their species can still be saved.

A Mother-of-Two Married to a Tree Celebrates First Wedding Anniversary

Sep 13, 2020

A 38-year-old woman has recently celebrated her first anniversary with a tree at Rimrose Valley Country Park in the United Kingdom.

Mangrove Losses Can Significanlty Shift Climate Change

Aug 19, 2020

Mangroves play an essential role in protecting coastlines, absorbing carbon emissions, and a home for marine animals. However, human activities such as agriculture and aquaculture are causing the rapid decline of mangrove habitats.