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Animals South Africa

11. March 2026

Rhino Poaching Declines as Protection Efforts Strengthen

South Africa has recorded a 16% drop in rhino poaching in 2025, reflecting progress in conservation efforts despite continued regional challenges and pressure from wildlife trafficking networks.

Technology

Technology USA

10. March 2026

AI Facial Recognition Helps Scientists Identify Bears in the Wild

Artificial intelligence is enabling researchers to identify individual bears through facial recognition, offering a new non-invasive way to monitor wildlife and support conservation efforts in the United States.

Society

These women work with the local forest department to track and protect the snow leopard species in India

Society India

9. March 2026

Women Take Lead in Protecting Elusive Snow Leopards

In the remote Himalayan region of India’s Spiti Valley, local women are playing a growing role in protecting snow leopards, helping shift community attitudes toward one of Asia’s most elusive predators while strengthening conservation efforts.

Health

Mexico City launches measles vaccination campaign amid national outbreak

Health The World

9. March 2026

Measles Cases Fall Sharply Across These Regions

Measles infections dropped significantly across Europe and Central Asia, with reported cases falling by 75% after expanded vaccination and outbreak response efforts strengthened public health protection.

Animals

Animals Spain

8. March 2026

European Bison Return to New Landscape in Major Rewilding Step

Nine European bison have been introduced to a new rewilding site in Spain, marking the species’ first arrival in the Iberian Highlands and advancing efforts to restore ecosystems and support rural communities.

Environment

Snow-kissed mountains plunge into the sea along a dramatic fjord west of Bella Coola on British Columbia’s remote central coast

Environment Canada

27. February 2026

Indigenous Partnership Expands Protection for One of the World’s Richest Seas

In Canada, First Nations are leading a major partnership to protect a vast marine ecosystem along the Great Bear Sea, strengthening biodiversity conservation and supporting coastal communities for generations.

Health

door-to-door campaign against river blindness in Yemen

Health Yemen

26. February 2026

Door-to-Door Campaign Expands Protection Against River Blindness

In Yemen, a nationwide effort is bringing treatment to remote communities for a severe form of onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, reducing suffering and advancing progress toward elimination.

Environment

Environment Colombia

23. February 2026

Indigenous Land Rights Strengthen Forest Protection

Colombia granted legal titles to more than 521,000 hectares of Amazon land to indigenous communities in 2026, strengthening forest stewardship and climate protection efforts.

Animals

Animals China

15. February 2026

River Protection Drives Comeback for Rare Freshwater Dolphin

China’s Yangtze finless porpoise population has risen to 1,426 in 2025, showing ecosystem recovery following a decade-long fishing ban and conservation efforts.

Environment

An African elephant moves through the Cuando River

Environment Angola

13. February 2026

Vast Natural ‘Water Tower’ Gains Global Protection Status

Angola secured international protection for a 53,000 km² highland wetland in 2025, safeguarding a vital water source feeding major African river systems and sustaining rare wildlife and communities.