The Amazon Rainforest is Burning
Record fires are sweeping through the Amazon rainforest, according to multiple news outlets.
Tag: conservation
United States Guts the Endangered Species Act
I know you haven’t heard from me in a long time, but I had to pop back online to share this bit of news from The Revelator. In the midst of all the current threats to the natural world – including accelerated species extinction rates – the Trump Administration decided that this was the perfect time to gut the Endangered Species Act.
Mountain Lions vs. Housing: Great Editorial
This fantastic editorial first appeared in the LA Times on July 6, 2019. It discusses the conflict between two crucial needs for southern California: increased housing and mountain lion (Puma concolor) conservation.
Cool New Article about Northern Jaguars
Here’s a new article about northern jaguars by Kendal Blust, writing for Fronteras Desk.
Can Jaguar Conservation be Profitable?
When one thinks of wildlife conservation, it’s tempting to think of non-profit organizations and government agencies. After all, that’s who does much of the front-lines conservation work. Biologist Ron Pulliam is trying something different: a for-profit company.
What are Wildlife Value Orientations, and why do they Matter?
Intro Many people have different opinions about wildlife, even within the same geographical area. So, how can wildlife professionals predict how the public will respond to their initiatives? One useful…
WHO Causes Alarm by Recognizing Traditional Chinese Medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognized traditional Chinese medicine for the first time on May 25, sparking widespread outcries from conservationists. The demand for wild animal parts in traditional…
Amazing Talk by National Geographic Explorer Tatjana Rosen
Here’s an incredible, three-minute “Lightning Talk” by Tatjana Rosen that’s full of powerful content! Rosen’s talk is primarily about the first time she glimpsed a wild snow leopard (Panthera uncia),…
The Jaguar 