Articles for tag: wildlife

Indian rhinoceros near a river.

Top Technologies Revolutionizing Wildlife Research

Jan Otte

Innovative technologies are transforming wildlife conservation and animal rights efforts worldwide. From tracking elusive species to combating poaching, these advancements offer new hope for protecting our planet’s biodiversity. The Eyes in the Sky Drones have become invaluable in monitoring wildlife and detecting illegal activities. For instance, in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, drones equipped with ...

MacRitchie’s Monkeys: Living With Wildlife in the Heart of a High-Tech City

MacRitchie’s Monkeys: Living With Wildlife in the Heart of a High-Tech City

Annette Uy

It’s a startling sight—one moment you’re walking through the shaded trails of MacRitchie Reservoir Park, and the next, a troop of macaques swings down from the trees, their eyes gleaming with curiosity. In a city famed for its sleek skyscrapers and relentless drive toward innovation, the presence of wild monkeys seems almost surreal. Yet, here ...

How Māori Knowledge Supports the Recovery of New Zealand’s Endemic Wildlife

How Māori Knowledge Supports the Recovery of New Zealand’s Endemic Wildlife

Annette Uy

Imagine a world where ancient wisdom breathes new life into fragile ecosystems, where centuries-old stories hold the secret to survival for some of the most unique animals on earth. In New Zealand, this is not a distant dream—it’s a reality shaped by the deep connection of Māori people to their land and wildlife. As conservationists ...

The Korean DMZ: A Border Fence That Accidentally Became a Wildlife Paradise

The Korean DMZ: A Border Fence That Accidentally Became a Wildlife Paradise

Annette Uy

Imagine a place so dangerous that for more than seventy years, almost no human has dared to step foot inside. Now, imagine that same place teeming with life—rare cranes gliding silently over wetlands, wildcats slinking through the underbrush, and plants blooming undisturbed. This isn’t a scene from a fantasy novel, but the astonishing reality of ...

Quokkas and the Power of Internet Fame in Wildlife Conservation

Quokkas and the Power of Internet Fame in Wildlife Conservation

Annette Uy

Imagine stumbling upon a small, furry creature grinning at you as if sharing a private joke. This isn’t a scene from a fairytale—it’s the real-life magic of the quokka, an Australian marsupial that captured the world’s heart with its infectious smile. In an age where social media can propel almost anything to stardom overnight, the ...

A skunk. Photo by Jack Bumer, via Pexels.

Arizona’s Rabies Spike: Protecting Pets and Wildlife

April Joy Jovita

Arizona is experiencing a concerning rise in rabies cases among wildlife, prompting officials to issue warnings to pet owners and the public. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) and the Department of Health Services have reported a significant increase in rabies incidents, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations and preventive measures to safeguard both pets ...

Inside the World of Wildlife Forensics: Solving Crimes Against Nature

Inside the World of Wildlife Forensics: Solving Crimes Against Nature

Annette Uy

The forest is silent, but the evidence is not. Hidden deep in the wilderness, a single feather, a shattered tusk, or a drop of blood can whisper the story of a crime against nature. Wildlife forensics, a field as gripping as any detective novel, is on the front lines of the battle against poachers, traffickers, ...

The Fatal Attraction: How Modern Lighting Endangers Ancient Seabirds

Suhail Ahmed

New research reveals why young puffins are drawn to artificial lights like moths to flames and how simple fixes could save them. The Puffin Patrol: Newfoundland’s Midnight Rescue Squad Every August in Witless Bay, Canada, volunteers armed with butterfly nets and flashlights scour the coastline for stranded pufflings baby Atlantic puffins that should be at ...

Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Laws Are So Weird They Might Just Work

Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Laws Are So Weird They Might Just Work

Annette Uy

Imagine a place where pythons roam the swamps, panthers slink through mangroves, and fishermen must check their catch for invisible boundaries. Welcome to Florida—a state where the laws designed to protect nature are so unusual, so imaginative, that you might wonder if they’re the product of wild storytelling rather than serious legislation. Yet, beneath the ...

The Role of Wildlife Corridors in Preventing Extinctions

The Role of Wildlife Corridors in Preventing Extinctions

Annette Uy

Imagine a world without elephants, tigers, or even the smallest of frogs that croak in the night. It’s a chilling thought, isn’t it? Our planet is teetering on the brink of a biodiversity crisis, with countless species facing extinction. But what if there was a way to weave back the frayed tapestry of our ecosystems? ...