Vietnam to destroy Elephant tusks and Rhino horns seized from illegal traders
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New Web Tool Shows Climate Benefits of Protecting Great Apes
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India’s transport sector joins fight against illegal wildlife trafficking
Representatives in the transport sector in India have joined global leaders in signing the Buckingham Palace Declaration, showing their commitment to fight criminal wildlife...
US Confectioner Makes “Elephant Chocolates” in Support of Conservation in Kenya
A confectioner in the United States is launching a special limited edition of hand-made “elephant chocolates” with proceeds from sales going to support efforts...
Half the World Could Face Severe Water Stress by 2030 – Report
Nearly half of the world's population could suffer severe water stress by 2030, a development that is likely to damage the well-being of millions...
Vancouver Fashion Week turns spotlight towards endangered elephants
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Celebrating the Earth Hour
Earth Hour is a worldwide grassroots movement by the World Wide Fund aimed at uniting people to protect the planet and to drive awareness...
New Butterfly species discovered in Alaska
A group of eight scientists from three countries has named the new insect the Tanana Arctic, or Oeneis tanana. It's the first new butterfly...
Airlines pledge to support Prince William in ending illegal wildlife trafficking
Airlines have signed a declaration to support efforts to stop the illegal trafficking of wildlife in an initiative backed by members of the Royal...
UK to fund Uganda in fighting illegal wildlife trade
Uganda will receive £1,500,000 (Shs 7bn) funding from the UK government which will go towards combating illegal trade in wildlife. The announcement was made...
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