conservation

The WCS is a huge conservation organization based at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. They run five zoological collections and have programs all around the world, and with them starting off their new 2020 plan, I figured it might be nice to have a proper discussion thread as oppose to using the...

Lion populations in Africa are for the most part dramatically dropping: Lion numbers could be halved across Africa by 2035, study warns

As many of you know, the prospect of so-called "de-extinction" is becoming much more popular in discussion. Many people now view it much more as a reality than a dream, and more of a question of "should we" instead of "could we." I think now is as relevant of a time as ever to poll this...

Hello everybody, I am doing an assignment on The Role of Modern Zoos and Best Practice Zoo Keepers and I am STRUGGLING I need some inspiration and assistance on how to answer this question>>>>>Explain how the zoo industry (globally) considers its involvement in attaining each objective...

An article on Asiatic Lions, and their increase: India's lion population sees 27% increase - BBC News

Hello everyone :) As part of my ethics assignment, I'd like to include an up-to-date poll on people's opinions over whether polar bears should be housed in UK zoos? This is a topic I am very undecided upon myself, however I would love to hear all of your views on the matter. I understand...

Article on plight of northern white rhino Rangers protect three of the last remaining northern white rhinos in the world

Hello everyone! This is an awesome website, and I am trying to start one like it for anyone who loves the outdoors. If anyone would like to join or has tips, suggestions, or ideas, please tell me! Thank you! Website Link :http://thewildreport.webs.com/

Hi guys, I thought I would share this video with you to publicise a great organisation that uses drone technology for conservation. I was given the opportunity to create a video for them using their archive footage and couldn't have been happier to do so, there is never enough media when it...

Hi everyone, Just created this account got several topics I just want to ask about. Basically I often go to Africa and get involved in wildlife conservation activities. Friends and family are forever asking me what I get up to so I decided to started making videos and publish them on YouTube...

Frog leg trade, salamanders used as fishing bait - terrible news; helping to spread Chytrid & Ranavirus Salamanders Used as Fishing Bait Linked to Amphibian Disease Epidemics - Part 1 Salamanders Used as Fishing Bait Linked to Amphibian Disease Epidemics - Part 2 Frog Leg Trade Kills Billions of...

Zoos, aquariums do teach us about biodiversity, largest international study proves -- ScienceDaily

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. I’m a herpetologist, zoologist, and book author, recently retired from a career spent at several zoos, aquariums, and museums, including over 20 years with the Bronx Zoo. Salamanders and newts, often overlooked by pet keepers, zoos and environmentalists alike, are...

Hi all, Just wondering if anybody had any words of wisdom for me. (Apart from the usual "fit your CV to the job advert" type advice.) Really I'm wondering if you could give me a job title to search for or an internship to look at or a company that does what I'm talking about or just some...

We are in great need for volunteers to help with our Leopard project in South Africa. We have varous projects running on the reserve open to Kruger National Park on an area which is remote and untouched. Our first appeal is for the Leopards on Selwane Nature Reserve, which are under threat...

Hi all, Durrell Conservation Academy (formerly the ITC) are hoping to run a new course entitled 'Passion for primates' this September, but it depends on numbers. The course will be taught by various members of the ape, macaque, callitrichid and lemur keeper staff (many of whom are heavily...

I've recently started up an exciting new social enterprise in Cambridge, UK (blueskiesc.co.uk); driving towards connecting local academics and professionals with conservation organisations that are working in the field. Initially we have been holding events specifically in Cambridge that...

I am attempting to make the mountain lion america's national cat thereby ensuring its survival in America! Check out my website to learn more and to follow me and my brother as we travel across the country filming a documentary that features zoos that have mountain lions! You can visit the...

Hi there, I have designed a t-shirt that I am selling to raise money to donate to the Sumatran Orangutan Society. These guys do valuable work in Sumatra, saving and rehabilitaing Orangutans as well as tackling threats to their survival... such as habitat loss. 100 t-shirts need to be sold...

Ecology: Conservation in captivity : Naturejobs