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Online hate speech probe over 'celebrating police killings' in Germany

“We will not accept people downright celebrating the cold-blooded killing of our two police colleagues and mocking the victims."

Eco-Innovation

These solar-powered motorbikes are a poacher's worst nightmare

Anti-poaching rangers on petrol-powered bikes can be heard up to 45 minutes before they arrive so this Swedish company has come up with a solution.

Nature

A prehistoric plant is being ‘loved to death’, crime analysts warn

Horticultural criminals are pushing wild cycads to the brink in South Africa, where they are seen as status symbols.

Nature

Meet the blind rhino who's become an ambassador for his species

This rare black rhino is a symbol of hope in the fight against poaching

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Experiences

Help save South Africa’s wild rhinos on this conservation safari

This South African holiday lodge offers guests the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of rhino conservationists.

Nature

How are these everyday objects fighting wildlife crime in Africa?

This first of its kind initiative lets you own part of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation’s story.

Nature

Why are elephant populations increasing in Kenya?

There has been a 12 per cent surge in elephant numbers since the last figures were recorded in 2014.

Nature

COVID-19 has been a ‘double-edged sword’ for conservationists

Reduced income from tourism and environmental rollbacks mean efforts to protect nature have been severely impacted.

Nature

These female rangers want your help to stop poaching in South Africa

A live stream from this reserve allows you to report suspicious activity to the Black Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit.

Green News

There is an elephant 'baby boom' going on in Kenya

Record numbers of calves have been born this year. But what's changed?

Green News

Decoy sea turtle eggs help track down illegal wildlife traffickers

Meet the GPS-enabled InvestEggator.

South Africa

South Arica's COVID-19 battered economy produces more poachers

More desperate people are poaching in game reserves to get by, but they're different from the professionals who kill rhinos for their horns.

Green News

Why is this the most trafficked mammal in the world?

They have existed on earth for 60 million years, but now illegal wildlife trade means numbers are rapidly declining.

Green News

‘Green Oscars’ award conservation heroes with £60K for saving animals

The Whitley Awards showcase grassroots organisations fighting extinction in the Global South.

Green News

Wildlife in South Africa needs protection more than ever before

Rangers are on duty day and night as the lockdown may lead to a surge in poaching.

Kenya

'Devastating': Poachers kill 'last female' white giraffe and her calf

The slaughter of a white female and her calf leaves just one lone male alive in the country.

Rwanda

Watch: Endangered rhinos take trip of a lifetime from Europe to Africa

Five critically endangered eastern black rhinos travelled from a Czech safari park to begin new lives in Rwanda's Akagera National Park.

World

International conference to stop illegal wildlife trade kicks off in London

Pangolins, elephants, rhinos — they might live far from the UK, but in London today they are taking centre stage. A two day international conference on the illegal wildlife trade hosted by the UK government is kicking off.

World News

Euroviews. A better way to protect big animals | View

If local communities had property rights to large animals like whales, elephants or rhinos, would preserving them be easier?

India

Star falls as Bollywood's Salman Khan gets five years for killing endangered species

52-year-old's career in danger following court ruling on 20-year-old case, while four other actors are acquitted of killing a Blackbuck antelope.