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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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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