Environment And Conservation

Wildlife Tourism May Save Mountain Gorillas

Imagine standing in a thick, wet forest in the Virunga Mountains. Your lungs burn from the steep climb. Suddenly, a 400-pound silverback mountain gorilla emerges from the bamboo. The thought that bringing humans into this wild space would disturb him or destroy his world is common. The reality is different. Your presence creates a protective…

January 9, 2026

Peregrine Falcon: UK’s Iconic Hunter Disappearing

According to a report by The Guardian, the Peregrine Falcon nearly died out in the 1950s due to the use of DDT pesticides before the chemicals were banned. Today, the species faces a different threat that comes from high-market demand instead of chemicals. Police data cited in the report indicates that thousands of these birds leave British…

January 8, 2026

Albatross Task Force Stops 100km Death Traps

Dropping 4,000 hooks into the ocean means hunting tuna while simultaneously setting a dinner table for the wrong guest. The RSPB notes that for decades, commercial long-line fisheries accidentally slaughtered seabirds by the thousands, creating a primary driver of extinction risk. The solution did not come from a courtroom, a protest sign, or a government mandate. It…

January 7, 2026