Category: Animals

SEO Riders: – Nigeria’s National Elephant Action Plan – Community-based wildlife conservation in Nigeria – Sustainable investment in elephant protection In a recent feature by EnviroNews Nigeria, sustainability consultant Alexander Stonor discusses the imperative of integrating wildlife conservation with community empowerment and ethical investment to protect Nigeria’s dwindling elephant population. Stonor, recognized by the Elephant…

SEO Riders: – Illegal bird killings in Europe and the Mediterranean – BirdLife International’s “The Killing 3.0” report findings – Conservation efforts to protect migratory birds from illegal trade A recent report by BirdLife International and EuroNatur reveals that millions of birds continue to be illegally killed each year across Europe, North Africa, and the…

SEO Riders: – Alex Ngari calls for bird-friendly urban planning to protect migratory species – Strategies proposed to reduce bird mortality in rapidly developing cities In a recent article, Alex Ngari emphasizes the urgency of creating bird-friendly urban environments to safeguard migratory bird populations. Highlighting the theme of the 2025 World Migratory Bird Day, “Creating…

SEO Riders: The 2025 World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) centers on the theme “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities,” emphasizing the need for harmonious coexistence between humans and migratory birds. Urban expansion and human activities have increasingly threatened migratory bird populations, leading to habitat loss and increased risks like fatal collisions with buildings and…

SEO Riders: – 2025 theme emphasizes coexistence between humans and migratory birds – Campaign promotes urban planning that supports bird habitats – Highlights actions to reduce bird collisions and protect ecosystems World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2025, observed on May 10 and October 11, centers on the theme “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities.”…

A recent report by the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) reveals a substantial decline in the trafficking of pangolin scales and ivory since 2020, attributing this trend to intensified global law enforcement efforts and the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on international transport. The report, titled “Disruption and Disarray: An analysis of pangolin scale and ivory trafficking, 2015–2024,”…

– Olayemi Olapeju supports wildlife attack victims in Ondo State – Earth Day 2025 emphasizes coexistence between humans and wildlife – Solar lights and art proceeds aid affected communities In observance of Earth Day 2025, Ondo State’s Goodwill Ambassador for Environment, Ms. Olayemi Olapeju, extended condolences to families affected by wildlife attacks globally. At the…

– Bats play a crucial role in pollination and pest control – Habitat loss increases risk of zoonotic disease outbreaks – Protecting bat populations supports biodiversity and human health On International Bat Appreciation Day (April 17, 2025), conservationist Benneth Obitte emphasized the essential role bats play in maintaining healthy ecosystems and preventing disease outbreaks. Bats…

– Chimpanzees observed sharing alcohol-rich fruit in the wild- Study supports ‘drunken monkey hypothesis’ on alcohol consumption – First evidence of nonhuman great apes engaging in social drinking For the first time, scientists have captured footage of wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau’s Cantanhez National Park consuming and sharing naturally fermented African breadfruit, which contains low levels…