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When a Tiny Tadpole Turns Out to be a (Different) Lost Frog
Mother Nature Plays Her Wily Tricks in the Rediscovery of Jahn’s Tree Frog in Venezuela From getting the right permits, to determining the right time of year, to traversing rough terrain in treacherous weather, to figuring out where to look, the search for lost species can, at times, present an impossible challenge. And sometimes when […]
Seeking the Somali Sengi
A Q&A with Djiboutian Research Ecologist Houssein Rayaleh For Houssein Rayaleh, research ecologist and conservationist at Association Djibouti Nature, there was no doubt that the Somali Sengi still existed. What he did not know, however, was that the international scientific community was in search of the species, which had not been documented scientifically for more […]
The Search for the Ilin Island Cloudrunner, Lost to Science for 66 Years
Unconfirmed sightings of the Philippine species by local residents provide a ray of hope In much of the world, any day when you don’t find a rat might be considered a good day. On Ilin Island in the Philippines, things are different. The island has plenty of Oriental House Rats (Rattus tanezumi), a species found […]
How dogs and DNA could help unearth De Winton’s Golden Mole
A team of scientists is experimenting with new research techniques in hopes of finding this South African species, lost to science since 1936. How do you find a tiny animal that “swims” under the surface of sand dunes to get from place to place? This challenge has long stumped scientists studying any of the 21 […]
The Search for Costa Rica’s Most Mysterious Hummingbird
Confirming the existence of the Alfaro’s Hummingbird could also help to protect other species
The story behind being a frontline firefighter
Forest and land fires occur in Central Kalimantan, Borneo every year, but 2019 was one of the worst years on record. Based on data from SiPongi (Karhutla Monitoring System), more than 317,749 hectares burned. One of the areas that was at risk from the fires was the Sebangau Forest LAHG – Laboratorium Alam Hutan Gambut, […]
Creating An Effective Deterrent With the Zero Poaching Toolkit
Global Wildlife Conservation focuses on the prevention of wildlife crime – stopping poachers before a crime is even committed – rather than primarily on punishing offenders. We’re engaged in wildlife crime prevention around the globe, where we help our local partners develop comprehensive approaches that are highly tailored for each site’s specific needs and requirements. […]
Engaging Communities and Rangers to Prevent Poaching
The drivers of poaching, the illegal hunting of wildlife, are complex and varied. They range from local and cultural traditions, to the need to hunt for protein, to international markets for pets and trophies. GWC is focused on working with local communities around the globe to prevent poaching—a type of wildlife crime—before it takes place. […]
How #RangersDeserveMore Helped Illuminate All That Wildlife Rangers Do
Cara Martel is an Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leader (EWCL) 2019-2020, working to further conservation for Black Rhinos and increase recognition for the wildlife rangers that protect them. In honor of World Ranger Day 2020, Global Wildlife Conservation collected stories from rangers and the people who work with them. Below is a Q&A with Cara about […]
Reflections on the Golden Lion Tamarin
GWC’s Chief Conservation Officer Shares Long History of Saving Brazilian Icon from Extinction