Copper mining expansion threatens vicuña habitat in the Andes
A proposed $18 billion copper mining district in the Andes could devastate the habitat of the vicuña, a species that has recovered from near extinction.
Category Biodiversity
Christiana Figueres Receives Inaugural Jane Goodall Earth Medal
Former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres has been awarded the inaugural Jane Goodall Earth Medal, established by the Starmus Festival to honor conservation efforts. The award recognizes those who unite science, courage, and responsibility.
Drought, disease, and neglect imperil Peru’s Matsés Indigenous community
A confluence of climate change-driven drought, disease outbreaks like malaria and hepatitis B, and state neglect is causing a severe health emergency for the Matsés people in the Peruvian Amazon.
Indonesia’s Bajau use freediving for tradition and marine conservation
The Bajau people of Indonesia are preserving traditional freediving methods for octopus fishing, which are gentler on the environment and bodies compared to modern techniques.
Tapanuli orangutans lack recovery plan amid mining, El Niño threats
Critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans have no coordinated recovery strategy, facing ongoing threats from mining, development, and a strong El Niño, with recent satellite imagery showing ground disturbances near a gold mine.
Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins face crisis despite cautious hope
Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong River, crucial for local tourism, are threatened by an ecological crisis affecting the river's survival and community livelihoods.
Drought and Poisoning Threaten Sri Lankan Wildlife at Shrinking Water Sources
As Sri Lanka's water sources diminish due to drought, a persistent threat of poisoning by poachers is endangering wildlife, turning vital water holes into deadly traps for animals.
Giant Anteater Returns to Argentina Reserve After Decades-Long Absence
A giant anteater was sighted in Argentina's Alma Guaraní reserve for the first time since 1986, suggesting successful habitat restoration efforts may have facilitated its return.
Fishmeal Production Linked to Sardinella Decline in Guinea-Bissau Waters
A report indicates that populations of sardinella, a key food fish in Guinea-Bissau, are declining rapidly due to industrial fishing for fishmeal production.
Isolated Andaman Tribe’s Coastal Ecosystem Supports Survival, Expert Says
The Sentinelese people of North Sentinel Island rely on intact coastal reefs and mangrove habitats for sustenance, with marine biodiversity supporting their traditional practices.