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The Plight of The Pangolin: The World’s Most Illegally Trafficked Mammal

WARNING: GRAPHIC PICTURES They’re almost blind and most people have never heard of them but more pangolins have been killed than elephants and rhinos combined

by Sarah Freeman

Saudi Arabia Unveils $25m Plans to Rewild Critically Endangered Arabian Leopard

The news comes as images of the big cat adorned billboards across Dubai, London and New York to mark Arabian Leopard Day

by Nick Ames

Why Conflict-Free Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend

You don’t want to celebrate Valentine’s with a diamond that’s paid for a civil war or been plucked from the ground by a child. Luckily, you can sparkle with ethical jewellery

by Rae Ritchie

Seagrass Prairies: Why We Need To Save The Savannas Of The Sea Now

They protect our coastlines and trap microplastics in their ribbon-like-leaves, so why are seagrass prairies the ocean’s most overlooked habitat?

by Sarah Freeman

Drones to Drop 2.5 Million Mangrove Seeds in Abu Dhabi

The plan is part of a UAE national goal to plant 100 million mangroves by 2030

by Nick Ames

Europe Braced for Drought As Experts Warn Water Supplies Are Drying Up

Europe faces drought as global warming exacerbates heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and snow-free ski slopes

by Nick Ames

Overpopulation And The Climate Crisis: Is It Selfish To Have Another Baby?

Younger generations are opting not to have children in an attempt to stave off the environmental impact of overpopulation but could that be more of a problem than a solution?

by Josh Sims

Mountain Lion Who Was Emblem For Wildlife Conservation Has Died

Tragic ending for P-22, known as the ‘Brad Pitt of mountain lions’, who was trapped in the City of Angels by a ring of motorways before world’s biggest wildlife conservation bridge could free him

by Nick Ames

Why Pets Aren’t Just for Christmas: The Truth About The UAE’s Stray Animal Crisis 

While buying a little puppy or kitten for the festive season might seem like a magical idea, local animal welfare volunteers explain why the trend is exacerbating the UAE’s problem with unwanted pets

by Harriet Shephard