The large fish of the Mekong, some of which are revered in local cultures, face dire consequences without urgent action Etched in the ancient temples of Angkor, […]
How fig trees could revolutionise reforestation and tourism in Borneo
NGOs in the Malaysian state of Sabah want oil palm companies and other land managers to plant Ficus species to increase habitat for threatened wildlife For the past […]
China’s ‘doomed’ dolphin populations still deserve attention
Scientist Zheng Ruiqiang believes even unviable groups of Chinese white dolphins are worth protecting, and citizen science can help On 5 March 2022, Yu Wenlin of Shantou, Guangdong […]
Why bird flu is now a major threat to marine life
The H5N1 virus is spreading rapidly among seabirds and sea mammals, causing deaths from pole to pole A deadly strain of avian influenza is spreading across the global […]
Ecocide: What is it and should it be considered an international crime?
Campaigners and legal experts say the concept of ecocide should be recognised by the International Criminal Court to punish environmental offences A cleaning crew on Cavero beach, Peru, […]
Evolutionary Ingenuity: How Ancient Sharks Survived Earth’s Hottest Oceans
During a significant warming event 93 million years ago, some sharks developed elongated pectoral fins to adapt to hotter ocean temperatures, a change documented in a recent study. […]
