Reptiles in South Africa are under threat — but there’s good news too

Many species of threatened reptiles are inadequately conserved in formally protected areas

Study finds even vultures in protected areas not safe from toxic drugs

New study contradicts the claim of vultures living in the wild are safe from painkiller diclofenac

To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species’ most important locations

Sharks and their relatives need human help to survive and maintain their important biological roles in the ocean

African raptor population declines 88% in 40 years, many crossing IUCN threshold: Report

Evidence indicates two-thirds of 42 examined species to be globally threatened  

Study finds high GHG emissions could turn continental shelves in Antarctic Marine Protected Areas severely acidic by 2100

Under high, very high emissions scenarios, there will be widespread aragonite undersaturation, implying unstable conditions

Study finds land availability limited to achieve biodiversity targets and apply climate mitigation strategy

Commitment of 120 million sq km for land-based carbon dioxide removal potentially conflicts with “30x30” target

Violations, poor management threaten Gujarat sanctuaries: CAG

Poor spending of funds has led to mismanagement, leaving the forests open for encroachment, mining and deforestation

Human activities impact wildlife, even in protected areas: Study

Jaguars, mountain gorillas and Sunda pangolins impacted by human population density and habitat fragmentation despite living in deep forest reserves