New study finds that much of what’s happening in the name of #forestrestoration in the #CongoBasin may not be restoring forests at all, but largely focused on growing nonnative, commodity species. https://www.rfr.bz/bece062 #generationrestoration #rewilding #ecosystemrestoration

Experiments show #Bonobos can understand pretend objects, suggesting imagination and secondary representation may go back 6–9 million years to our shared ancestors. https://www.rfr.bz/b458f36 #ethology #greatapes

In Kenya, large numbers of #cattle are pushing #lions out of their habitats. This affects both the ecosystem balance and the nature-based tourism on which many Maasai communities in Kenya depend. https://www.rfr.bz/bffc77a

Low-tech device reduces human-elephant conflict in Kenya https://www.rfr.bz/b627977 #elephant #HWC

Trophy hunting interests are turning the screw on northern Tanzania's #Maasai communities and wildlife paradise. Meanwhile, well-funded conservation efforts are attracting scrutiny amid rising Maasai eviction cases. https://www.rfr.bz/b2e8313

One in five mammals in #SouthAfrica, #Lesotho and #Eswatini is now threatened with extinction, according to a new regional #RedList, highlighting rising pressures from habitat loss and degradation https://www.rfr.bz/b1b87ca

🌍 A critical wetland in #Angola’s highlands has gained #Ramsar status, recognizing its global importance for water security, biodiversity, and rivers like the Okavango & Zambezi. https://www.rfr.bz/bfcdd23

Watching from Space, Saving on the Ground: How #Satellites Are Helping Protect Kenya’s Endangered #Bongo https://www.rfr.bz/b411563 #remotesensing

Kenya: the man rescuing wild #birds, even without a roof over his head https://www.rfr.bz/b607018

#Wildlife Trafficking Thrives Online #Socialmedia platforms help traffickers advertise animals, animal parts https://www.rfr.bz/ba39c04

#Kenya’s 2025 National Wildlife Census report has revealed a complex trend in #wildlife: Populations of some iconic #animal species are steadily growing, while other populations are declining or remain stagnant. https://www.rfr.bz/b32c9a1

Cape Town’s #Baboons: New action plan balances urban safety and #wildlife conservation https://www.rfr.bz/b5501a4

🌶🐘 In Mbire, Zimbabwe, communities are protecting elephants AND their crops! Using non-lethal chili deterrents, training farmers, & boosting livelihoods, this project creates harmony between humans and wildlife. 🌱💛 Support coexistence today: https://www.rfr.bz/b0f113b

Honouring Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, whose lifelong dedication to Africa’s #elephants transformed conservation. His pioneering research inspired many. Grateful for his vision and kindness. His legacy continues to guide #conservation. 🕊️🌿 https://www.rfr.bz/bf28622

A male #lion watches over its territory in Masai Mara, Kenya. The image is one of hundreds featured in Beverly and Dereck Joubert's new book "Wild Eye: A Life in Photographs," which documents their lives among wildlife in Sub-Saharan Africa across four decades https://www.rfr.bz/b641ec5

Scientists are racing to save #Madagascar’s iconic #chameleons as flames close in https://www.rfr.bz/b8efd1a

Giraffes, zebras & antelopes from Kenya’s Kedong Ranch are being relocated after being described as “stranded” and “stressed.” The move aims to better connect them with their natural habitats. https://www.rfr.bz/b022ca1

Cameroon has taken a significant step forward in #biodiversity governance with the official launch of the Legal Hub — an innovative digital platform providing #legal analysis and supporting reforms for sustainable wildlife management. https://www.rfr.bz/be420c8

Listen to Jane Goodall’s final — and urgent — message: "Think and choose wisely what kind of impact you make" https://www.rfr.bz/b3983a8 #JaneGoodall

#JaneGoodall’s Legacy: Building a Global Movement for Conservation Jane’s legacy lives on in communities, youth programs, and global conservation efforts that continue to safeguard nature for generations to come. https://www.rfr.bz/bcbf0ca

The push to save 'The Great Migration' in the #MaasaiMara, #Kenya https://www.rfr.bz/bcc7dff

Unveiling African Wild Dog’s Hidden Menu Through DNA https://www.rfr.bz/b6a21b1 #africanwilddogs #LycaonPictus #EndangeredSpecies #ConservationScience #DNA #WildlifeResearch

Investing in the future of the endangered Ethiopian wolf 🐺: biobanking + iPSC-based conservation to secure its survival. 🌍💡 👉 https://www.rfr.bz/b5b26d3

Climate change tests the resilience of people and desert-adapted #wildlife in #Namibia https://www.rfr.bz/bc155a1

Fenced out of history? The Indigenous Struggle for Land in #Kenya’s Lake Jipe Region https://www.rfr.bz/b4d99df

Restoring Forests, Securing Futures: #Rewilding #Nhamacoa in #Mozambique https://www.rfr.bz/bf46f00 #reforestation #agriwilding

🎉 July Bonus Day is here! For the next 24 hrs, every gift of $100 or more will be matched dollar-for-dollar, giving our Cross River gorilla conservation program an extra boost. Starting now — double the impact, double the difference 💚 https://www.rfr.bz/b73103c

From ears to rears, #chimpanzees are copying each other by tucking grass in unusual places — a curious case of #primate trendsetting, just like humans do. https://www.rfr.bz/bbe7126

'Fences have blocked wildlife corridors, causing the #wildebeest #migration to collapse from 140,000 individuals to fewer than 15,000' #Kenya #MasaiMara https://www.rfr.bz/b02e3c4ebration-or-concern

🌍 Join us at the Rewilding Our World Conference 2025! #Rewilding is rising as a powerful nature-based solution to the #biodiversity and #climate crises. Be part of the global movement. 🌱🦅 📅 20–21 Sep | The Netherlands 🔗 rewilding.academy/rewilding-ou... #NatureBasedSolutions

#Upemba National Park's recent aerial survey captured the first-ever photo of the critically endangered #Upembalechwe in #DRC’s wetlands 🌿. With only ~10 spotted and under 100 left, urgent protection is essential to save this rare #antelope. africanconservation.org/wildlife-new...

#Rewilding is key to #biodiversity conservation and #climate change mitigation! Join some of the boldest and most inspiring #rewilders of our time at the Rewilding Our World Conference 2025: 🌍 rewilding.academy/rewilding-ou...

Critically endangered #chameleon discovered outside its known habitat in #Madagascar https://www.rfr.bz/b786a36

FAO announces 50 Young Forest Champions to drive #forest #conservation and restoration on the ground https://www.rfr.bz/be98177

The importance of #mangroves in addressing climate change in #Ghana https://www.rfr.bz/b49c78b #GenerationRestoration

Breaking: Undercover investigation exposes #Pennsylvania’s thriving #ivory market https://www.rfr.bz/bf4500c

EJN is offering reporting #grants to #journalists in Africa to support the production of in-depth stories on threats faced by #greatapes, particularly the impact of disease and other health considerations, as well as #conservation strategies. https://www.rfr.bz/b356b19

Meet the Welsh #puppies that are stopping wildlife #poachers in Africa https://www.rfr.bz/bd86f17 #Dogs4Wildlife

Researchers from the University of Exeter captured footage of #chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau’s Cantanhez National Park consuming and sharing fermented African breadfruit, offering new insight into the social and dietary behaviors of our closest relatives. https://www.rfr.bz/b9b2ad5

Over 10,000 people are living illegally in Ghana’s Subri Forest Reserve, exposing major conservation and security failures. Experts warn of environmental destruction and potential extremist threats. Urgent action is being demanded. #Ghana #Conservation https://www.rfr.bz/b7e65d5

#Gambia protects and restores 340 square km of rivers, coasts and forests, a powerful example of how national action, driven by community leadership and innovative policies, can preserve biodiversity and create a better future for people. https://www.rfr.bz/b3ee942

Congo #Chimpanzees at India’s Vantara: A Case of Capture From The Wild? https://www.rfr.bz/bb23789

@earthshotprize.bsky.social, founded by Prince William, is bringing innovators, investors, philanthropists, and environmental leaders to Rio de Janeiro (Nov 2025) for a series of events aimed at accelerating the growth of groundbreaking environmental solutions. #EarthshotRio

In a new documentary coming April 21, Academy Award–winning director Pippa Ehrlich of My Octopus Teacher tells the story of the most poached and trafficked animals on the planet in Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey. https://www.rfr.bz/b122548

Trees for Mozambique: Give Wildlife a Home 🐒🐵🐦 Every donation up to $50 will be matched today! That means more trees planted, more animals protected, and stronger communities. 🌿 https://www.rfr.bz/ba37db6 #littlexlittle @globalGiving

Little actions have BIG results! You have until matching funds run out to donate up to $50 in support of gorillas + @GlobalGiving will match your generosity at 50% for the #LittlebyLittle campaign. Give + get matched now: https://www.rfr.bz/b53cd45

🚨 The Nhamacoa Forest in Mozambique is at risk! 🌿🐒 This vital refuge for endangered monkeys, antelopes, rare birds, and other species is vanishing. Your support can save the forest! 🌍💚 🙏 Please donate: www.globalgiving.org/projects/tre...

Let #Elephants Roam — a conservationist’s last will and testament to icons of the African savanna https://www.rfr.bz/b2edebd

The environmental toll of the #M23 conflict in eastern #DRC https://www.rfr.bz/b090464

South Africa’s Succulent Karoo is the most biodiverse arid region on the planet, with thousands of #plants found nowhere else. But to meet a demand fueled by social media, criminal networks have been #poaching these colorful #succulents by the millions. https://www.rfr.bz/be17e90