Asian Forests Grow Increasingly Silent as Gibbon Trafficking Hits an All-Time High • The Revelator

The Digital Underground: How Wildlife Trafficking is Going Dark For years, law enforcement tracked the illegal wildlife trade through open forums and public social media groups. However, a dangerous shift is occurring. As platforms like Meta crack down on endangered species trade—recently shutting down numerous high-traffic groups in Indonesia—traffickers are not disappearing; they are simply … Read more

Critically endangered mountain bongo reintroduced into Kenya’s wild

The Future of Rewilding: Lessons from the Return of the ‘Ghost of the Forest’ The story of the mountain bongo in Kenya is more than just a success story for a single species; it is a blueprint for the future of global conservation. Once nearly erased from the wild, this elusive antelope—characterized by its striking … Read more

Great excitement as first orangutan is born at Jerusalem Biblical Zoo

A Latest Light at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo: The Birth of Orangutan Cahaya The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo is celebrating a momentous occasion: the birth of a Bornean orangutan, the first of its kind at the zoo. The infant, named Cayaha – meaning ‘light’ in Indonesian – arrived just ten days ago and is already captivating … Read more

Endangered orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross public road in Indonesia: “A world first”

Stitching the Forest Back Together: The Future of Wildlife Connectivity For years, the expansion of human infrastructure has acted as a blade, slicing through ancient rainforests and leaving wildlife stranded in isolated “islands” of green. For the Sumatran orangutan, a critically endangered species, these gaps are more than just inconveniences—they are existential threats. Although, a … Read more

Disease and cold kill nearly 30 sloths at a Florida import warehouse

The Critical Need for Reform in Exotic Animal Import Standards The recent tragedy involving the loss of nearly 30 sloths at a Florida import warehouse serves as a stark warning about the vulnerabilities inherent in the exotic animal trade. When animals are moved across borders, the transition from their native habitats to holding facilities is … Read more

Bald eagle population soars in the region

The Next Frontier of Wildlife Restoration: Beyond the Bald Eagle The triumphant return of the bald eagle to the Connecticut River Valley is more than just a win for birdwatchers. This proves a blueprint for modern conservation. For decades, the narrative was about survival—stopping the bleeding caused by DDT and habitat destruction. Though, as we … Read more

The Species Declared Extinct in 2025 • The Revelator

The Sixth Extinction: Beyond Loss, What Does the Future Hold? The recent wave of confirmed extinctions – from the Galápagos damselfish to Italian plant species – isn’t just a tally of losses. It’s a stark warning about the accelerating rate of biodiversity decline and a glimpse into a potentially drastically altered future. While mourning these … Read more

Tiny ‘Pouch-Cam’ Provides Rare Glimpse of Endangered Tree Kangaroo Developing Inside its Mother (LOOK)

A Tiny Start for a Threatened Species: The Future of Tree Kangaroo Conservation The recent birth of a Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo joey at Chester Zoo, captured in stunning detail via “pouch cam,” isn’t just heartwarming news – it’s a glimpse into the evolving world of conservation. This success story, and others like it, highlight a … Read more

Elusive, endangered wild cat seen in Thailand for the first time in 30 years

A Ghost Returns: The Rediscovery of Thailand’s Flat-Headed Cat and What It Means for Southeast Asian Wildlife After nearly three decades of silence, a glimmer of hope has emerged for one of the world’s most elusive wild cats. The recent rediscovery of the flat-headed cat in Thailand’s Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary isn’t just a feel-good … Read more

This safari through Kenya emphasizes the impact of wildlife conservation

Community‑Driven Conservation: A New Model for Africa’s Wildlife Across Kenya, Indigenous groups are turning the classic “tourism = exploitation” narrative on its head. Sanctuaries such as Reteti, run entirely by the Samburu tribe, prove that when locals own the conservation agenda, both wildlife and people thrive. Why Local Ownership Matters When communities control the supply chain—from goat‑milk … Read more