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Animals Hong Kong

15. February 2022

Can’t Trade Animal Tusks Here Anymore

Hong Kong is finally reaching the ultimate phase of its ban on local ivory trade, three years after the government passed the ivory law, a milestone praised by wildlife protection activists and citizens alike.

Animals Costa Rica

14. February 2022

Study Shows More Proof of Success for Conservation Work

Large species such as jaguars and pumas thrive on land with the most protection in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, new findings suggest, earning conservation efforts yet another badge of success.

Environment Ecuador

10. February 2022

These Waters Are Getting the Protection They Need

The Galápagos Islands gain a new marine reserve that expends by 50% the surface area of existing protected waters, a necessity since seas are great regulating assets for the global climate.

Animals Ukraine

5. February 2022

“Extinct” Bird Spotted… in a Surprising Location!

A population of eagles that was once declared to be completely extinct in Western Europe has been found in an unexpected place: Ukraine's Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

Animals Germany

2. February 2022

Happy Surprise: Two Rare Seahorses Discovered On Beach

On the shore of a German island, two uncommon short-snouted seahorses were found, giving hope that the population of the small marine fish is recovering nearly a century after having all but disappeared.

Animals European Union

31. January 2022

Animal Welfare During Transport Gets Spotlight Attention

Members of the European Parliament are calling for the respect of animal welfare during the transport of live animals across the European Union, in a drive to end animal cruelty and inhumane practices.

Animals Mexico

27. January 2022

Conservation Wins Again: Jaguar Population Thrives

Over an 8-year period, the jaguar population of Mexico grew by 20%, proof that the national conservation strategies adopted are working - and authorities, communities and businesses alike contributed to this success.

Animals Italy

24. January 2022

Animal Rights Win: This Country Waves Goodbye to Fur Farming

Italy becomes the latest European country to close down its remaining mink farms and to ban fur farming altogether, a decision hailed as a great achievement in the fight for animal rights.

Animals USA

23. January 2022

Biodiversity Win: Say Hello to These 70 New Species!

Scientists affiliated with a California-based research institute managed to identify 70 new plant and animal species, thus improving our knowledge of the planet’s biodiversity and our capabilities in better conserving it.

Animals Netherlands

22. January 2022

Good News for City Bees: Census Reveals a Steady Population

The fourth ever national bee census - where thousands of volunteers across the Netherlands count bees - was held last year, and the results show a study urban bee population, proving just how effective initiatives can be.