An effort to protect 30 percent of land and waters would count some commercial fishing zones as conserved areas.
Tag: Wildlife Sanctuaries and Nature Reserves
Monkey Who Escaped in Scotland is Captured
A Japanese macaque escaped from a wildlife park on Sunday. After five days of “living his best life,” he was back home on Thursday.
A Monkey Is on the Run in the Scottish Highlands
“You would think we were chasing an international fugitive,” one resident said.
Belgian Preserve Melds Farming and Conservation, and Fights Extreme Weather
Can Europe fight the effects of extreme weather while producing enough affordable food? A model combining conservation with agriculture may offer a solution.
As Weather Threats Loom, Even Chimps Learn to Shelter in Place
How do you teach 300 chimpanzees to seek safety in a storm? With cowbells, sound machines and a bright orange Frisbee.
Cheetah Deaths Mar India’s Efforts to Reintroduce the Big Cats
The animals had been extinct for more than 70 years in the country, which has just begun a program that brought 20 cheetahs from Africa to a wildlife sanctuary.
Dutch Pro-Farmer Party Sweeps Elections, Upsetting the Status Quo
The surprise victory is widely seen as a protest vote against Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government and some of his policies, including a goal to slash nitrogen emissions, which many say will imperil farming operations.
Killing of Ranger Protecting Rhinos Raises Fears for Conservation Efforts
The fatal shooting of the head ranger at the Timbavati reserve in South Africa has stoked concerns that organized poaching syndicates are targeting wildlife protectors.
How Nature Becomes a Casualty of War
Research on past conflicts suggests that the war in Ukraine could have a profound environmental impact.
Israel’s Avian Flu Outbreak Has Killed Thousands of Cranes
Thousands of migratory cranes have died and more than half a million chickens have been culled as the country tries to contain a deadly bird virus.