Huge legacy boost for EAWLS work
East African Wild Life Society’s work in the protection of the region's biodiversity has received a handsome recognition from the estate of The...
Wholesale Ivory Prices in China Down as Ban on Trade Approaches – report
image courtesy: Nat Geo The wholesale price of raw ivory in China has fallen by almost two-thirds in the past three years, a new...
Links between Forests and Energy Highlighted on International Day of Forests
By Jackson Bambo Kenya marked the 2017 International Day of Forests (IDF) on 21 March with activities in Ramisi, Kwale County, aimed at...
Focus on Wastewater Challenges – and Opportunities
The cost of implementing source water protection activities, such as forest protection, reforestation and the use of cover crops, could be recouped through...
Global Temperatures Hit Another Record – UN
Global temperatures set yet another record last year and the world witnessed exceptionally low sea ice, and unabated sea level rise and ocean...
SGR phase II beacons found in Oloolua forest
The East African Wild Life Society is raising concern that the impacts of the proposed Standard Gauge Railway to Naivasha is extending beyond...
Cuckoos Can Distinguish Between Their Friends and Strangers – Study
Male cuckoos appear to have a unique call that makes them distinguishable to and from other males. A new study appearing in Animal...
Ireland Shines Green Light on Kenyan Rhinos Marking St Patrick’s Day
By Paul Udoto Two iconic rhinos in Kenya have been ‘greened’ as part of global celebrations to mark St Patrick’s Day. The statues...
Ireland Shines Green Light on Kenyan Rhinos to Mark St Patrick’s Day
By Paul Udoto Two iconic rhinos in Kenya have been ‘greened’ as part of global celebrations to mark St Patrick’s Day. The statues...
Climate Change a Threat to Wildlife in Kenya
By Unelker Maoga Climate change is undoubtedly a global phenomenon and currently one of the main threats to wildlife in Africa. At the 2nd...
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NAIROBI, July 1 (Swara) - Nairobi National Park has once again become the focus of national conservation debate following renewed proposals to...
Nairobi National Park Must Not Become a Zoo
By Paula Kahumbu
There is a deep irony in the current debate about Nairobi National Park. For years, the...
Nations, Partners Pledge $6.4 Billion for Ocean Conservation at Mombasa Summit
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Rhino Charge Heads to Samburu as Conservation Impact Grows
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Kenya Unveils Blue Economy Strategy Targeting KSh 350 Billion in Revenue
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Elephants Learn to Ignore Drones, Opening New Doors for Research
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