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Animals Poland

21. January 2021

It’s a Girl! Endangered Rhino Born at Poland Zoo

Poland’s Wroclaw Zoo welcomed the very first female Indian rhinoceros birth in the zoo's 155-year history, giving hope for the survival of the endangered species.

Environment

Environment USA

13. January 2021

How (and Why?) They Mapped All of Hawaii’s Coral

Thanks to a group of scientists who created the first aerial map of the coral reefs that surround the main islands of Hawaii, United States, reef conservation gains a tool that can potentially be helpful around the globe.

Animals

Animals Vietnam

11. January 2021

Now That a Female Turtle Has Been Found, This Species Could Survive

A potential female mate to the Swinhoe’s softshell turtle, the second known living member of the world’s most endangered turtle species, has been found in Vietnam, giving the animal a fair fighting chance of survival.

Society

Society USA

4. January 2021

This Organisation Helps Birdwatchers of Color

Following a racist incident involving an avid birder in the United States, an initiative aimed at shedding light on the equality issues black conservationists face kicked off on social media this summer - and it has gained a ton of success!

Environment

Environment Canada

2. January 2021

This Initiative Is Good for the People (and for Polar Bears)

In November, Northern Quebec announced its latest protected area in the Hudson Bay’s Ottawa Islands – in line with Canada’s vow to the United Nations to protect 30% of its land and water by 2030.

Animals

Animals Iceland

28. December 2020

“Little Grey” and “Little White” Swim Freely After Ten Years in Captivity

After a 30 hours flight and 10,000 km, two beluga whales have reached their new home off the coast of Iceland where they can live in open sea for the first time after a decade of captivity.

Animals

Animals USA

26. December 2020

Spiders, Snakes, Whales: Hundreds of New Species Discovered This Year

The year 2020 brought its share of difficulties and heartache, but our planet’s biodiversity came out on top as conservation efforts paid off: hundreds of new species have been discovered.

Society

Society China

18. December 2020

Most Chinese Support Law That Keeps Wild Animals Off the Food Menu

In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Chinese population is largely in favor of stricter regulations regarding trading and consuming wildlife, boosting efforts to prioritize biodiversity conservation.

Society

Society USA

13. December 2020

A Tribe Reclaims Its Ancestral Land (It Took Them 250 Years)

It might have taken 250 years, but the Esselen tribe finally reclaimed its northern California ancestral homeland where its culture will be celebrated and nature protected.

Society

Society Norway

4. December 2020

Famous Painting Will Be Safe for More Than a Thousand Years… in an Arctic Coal Mine

Norway’s National Museum has decided to place a digital version of Edvard Munch’s masterpiece The Scream in an Arctic coal mine designed to last more than a millenium.