Endangered elvers make a dramatic return to British waters – following a long decline since the 1970s Experts say this year’s elver stock in the River Severn is the biggest in decades The European eels (also called glass eels) have been in decline since the 1970s Heavy rain earlier this year led to a rise … Read more
Rarely seen ‘ghost dogs’ of the Amazon under threat as 30 percent of their national habitat could be lost to deforestation in just seven years A new study finds the mysterious short-eared dogs are under threat Researchers estimate their habitat could decline by 30 percent in 2027 The mysterious creatures play an important role in … Read more
Netflix’s Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem And Madness has gone viral in Australia. And although the documentary series focuses on big cat sanctuaries in America, there are several zoo keepers risking their lives to look after similar deadly mammals much closer to home. Australia’s answer to Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin, minus his 22-year jail sentence … Read more
Conservationists have warned that endangered species including Africa’s mountain gorilla are at risk of contracting coronavirus. The Virunga National Park in Congo, which is currently home to around one third of the world’s mountain gorillas, has taken the decision to ban all visitors until June 1. It cited ‘advice from scientific experts indicating that primates, including mountain … Read more