
Amphibian Barriers Erected in Krkonoše Mountains for Spring Migration
Workers in the Krkonoše National Park and nature conservationists are installing barriers along roads near ponds and wetlands to ensure the safe migration of amphibians, which are awakening and moving due to higher temperatures and the rapid arrival of spring. These barriers will remain in place until May.

Apocalyptic Scenes in Croatian Nature Park Due to Drought
The Lonjsko Polje Nature Park in Croatia is experiencing severe drought conditions, leading to apocalyptic scenes and raising serious concerns among nature conservationists.

Cape leopard's return sparks hope
In South Africa's Western Cape mountains, the return of a top predator is giving conservationists hope after 170 years. But with fewer than a thousand Cape leopards left in the wild, the species remains dangerously vulnerable.

Race to Stop Wildlife Trafficking in Africa
Customs officers and conservationists in Nigeria are actively confronting the significant impacts of the $20 billion illegal wildlife trade.
Ottawa Consults on Tundra Swan Hunting Amid Conservationist Opposition
The Canadian government is consulting on a proposal to allow the hunting of tundra swans, drawing criticism from bird lovers and conservation groups.

Judges just shake their heads at this farm
A 200-year-old farmhouse in Hüpperdingen is not worth protecting according to a court. Monument conservationists are outraged. Why, actually?

Conservationists Urge Protection of Surigao Forests for Philippine Eagles
Conservationists and local leaders in Surigao del Norte, Philippines, are calling for the protection of the region's forests to secure nesting sites for the critically endangered Philippine eagles.

Flood Protection System Construction Stalled in Heřmanův Městec Due to Heritage Concerns
The construction of a multi-million crown flood protection system in Heřmanův Městec, Czech Republic, is facing delays as heritage conservationists oppose plans to include a section of the castle park in the project.

Wolf Population in Broumovsko Region Reaches Record High
A census by conservationists confirmed over 25 wolves living in the Broumovsko Highlands and surrounding areas in the Czech Republic, marking the highest number recorded in the region since counting began in 2021.
Women Leaders Discuss Leadership, Failure, and Accountability
Lawyers, diplomats, conservationists, and entrepreneurs shared candid reflections on the challenges and responsibilities of leadership.

Australia’s environment minister wants to ban fishers and drillers from more ocean – and avoid a culture war
Conservationists hope Murray Watt’s review of national marine parks will ‘right the wrongs’ of previous downgrade of protection
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The federal environment minister, Murray Watt, has pledged to put an extra half a million square kilometres of Australia’s ocean out of reach of fishers and drillers in a step conservationists hope will “right the wrongs” of an Abbott-era downgrade of marine protection.
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Elusive nightjar birds making remarkable comeback, conservationists say
An ecological survey has found 109 nightjar territories in the lowland heaths of east Hampshire.

Sale of rat poisons could be restricted to protect Australian wildlife
Regulator recommends rodenticides be removed from Bunnings and supermarkets shelves and sold only to licensed professionals
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Widely available rat poisons could be removed from shelves at Australian supermarkets and other retailers after a federal regulator recommended they be declared a restricted product.
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Dogs Maul Little Penguins at Piha, Conservationists Blame Irresponsible Owners
Conservationists have reported that Little Penguins were mauled by dogs at Piha, describing the incident as 'a little short of a disaster' and attributing blame to irresponsible dog owners.
Turning Tourists Into Conservationists in New Zealand
An article explores initiatives on New Zealand's South Island aimed at engaging tourists in conservation efforts, transforming visitors into active environmentalists.
From Endangered Plants Come Whiffs of Inspiration
How scientists, conservationists and the fragrance industry are working to revive extinct scents and perpetuate threatened ones.

Large Ungulates Crucial for Landscape and Butterfly Conservation in Czech Republic
Conservationists in the Czech Republic highlight the importance of large ungulates in shaping landscapes and supporting biodiversity, such as butterflies. One of the largest reserves for wild horses, bison, and aurochs has been established in Milovice to restore natural processes.

New Zealand Conservationists Fight to Save Rare Kakapo Parrot from Extinction
Conservationists in New Zealand are working to save the kakapo, the world's only flightless parrot, from extinction. This rare, cat-sized, and 'smelly' bird has been a focus of conservation efforts for years.

Controversial Airport Project Threatens Machu Picchu
A proposed airport project near Machu Picchu is raising concerns among conservationists and locals, who fear it will cause irreversible damage to the ancient Inca citadel and its surrounding environment.

Endangered banksia ecosystem in Perth faces destruction with no adequate offset, expert says
Proposal to replant inside a different type of protected woodland would not replicate diversity of cleared sites used by threatened cockatoo species, conservationists say
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Property developers in Perth plan to bulldoze an endangered banksia ecosystem used by threatened black cockatoo species, and conservationists have warned the damage cannot be mitigated by proposed offsets.
The developers want to replant the banksia ecosystem within a different type of protected woodland – a proposal that a leading botanist said was doomed to fail.
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Conservationists Urge Halt to Eco-Park Development at Ooty Race Course
Conservationists are appealing to the government to stop the proposed development of an eco-park at the Ooty Race Course, citing concerns about environmental impact and preservation.

Nightjar Bird Population Makes Significant Comeback in East Hampshire
An ecological survey in the lowland heaths of east Hampshire has revealed a remarkable comeback for the 'goatsucker' bird, with 109 nightjar territories identified.
Global Snake Experts to Convene in Kandy for World Congress on Snakes
Global snake experts are set to gather in Kandy, Sri Lanka, for a World Congress on Snakes, bringing together researchers and conservationists from around the globe.

Scientists Call for Halt to Importing Big Cats for India’s Project Cheetah
Conservationists and scientists are urging India to stop importing African cheetahs for Project Cheetah, arguing that the country lacks sufficient habitat for the big cats.

‘Butanding’ season begins in Donsol Bay
LEGAZPI CITY—Whale sharks, locally known as “butanding,” have started surfacing in Donsol Bay in Donsol town, Sorsogon, as the annual interaction season begins, prompting conservationists to remind…

Surigao town lauded for supporting Philippine Eagle conservation
The local government of Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte, has been praised by conservationists for declaring the Philippine Eagle and Mindanao bleeding-heart as its flagship species, demonstrating strong local support for conservation efforts.

Czech Conservationists Build Ponds for Amphibians Near Veliš
Conservationists in the Czech Republic are creating 25 new ponds near Veliš in the Benešov region to provide a new habitat for amphibians like newts, fire-bellied toads, and frogs, addressing a shortage of fish-free standing water.
US Ocean Regulator Criticized Over Right Whale Protection Rule Changes
A US ocean regulator is facing criticism for making changes to a rule designed to protect right whales, sparking concerns among environmental groups and conservationists.
Poisoned Wild Meat Discovered in Cambodian Protected Area
Conservationists are warning of serious health risks after poisoned wild meat carcasses were discovered in a protected area in Cambodia.

No trees, no food, shot for fun … yet Serbia’s imperial eagles are making an improbable return
Less than a decade ago, the Balkan country had just one breeding pair of the eastern imperial species of raptor left. Now things are changing, thanks to the dogged work of conservationists
At the start of every spring, before the trees in northern Serbia begin to leaf out, ornithologists drive across the plains of Vojvodina. They check old nesting sites of eastern imperial eagles, scan solitary trees along field margins, and search for signs of new nests.
For years, the work of the Bird Protection and Study Society of Serbia (BPSSS) has been getting more demanding – and more rewarding. In 2017, Serbia was down to a single breeding pair. Last year, BPSSS recorded 19 breeding pairs, 10 of which successfully raised young.
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