This month I was fortunate enough to attend one of the biggest and most important wildlife events of the year; the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference
Author: Kate on Conservation
Wildlife and conservation blogger. Staff Writer for National Geographic Kids Magazine. Former Sub Editor of Discovery Education. Compassionate conservation.
Claws Out: Beth Jennings exposes the truth behind volunteering with lion cubs
Today is World Animal Day, an international day of action for animal rights and welfare. Many years ago I began this blog simply viewing myself as
Ugly Truth Behind the Dog Meat Trade: Guest Post by Olivia Williams
This month’s guest blog post comes from dog lover and pet care enthusiast Olivia Williams. Olivia describes the shocking reality of the dog meat trade… In certain
The People’s Walk For Wildlife
The People’s Walk for Wildlife lead by naturalist Chris Packham through the streets of London, was certainly a force to be reckoned with. What was
Wild Voices Project: the podcast for nature lovers
Wildlife photographers, authors, film makers, fundraisers and change-makers are all coming together to tell their stories — and they’re definitely worth hearing! I am endlessly
Chris Packham Interview: Are we losing our connection with creepy crawlies?
This summer, Chris Packham helped Intu shopping centres launch their ‘Big Bugs on tour’ initiative, which aims to bring more than 30 million shoppers back to nature. Shocking
Rainforests of the World: Guest post and infographic by Todd Smith
Rainforests are the most vital habitats on Earth, serving as our planet’s powerhouses by creating their own climates; which in turn impacts global weather systems.
World Elephant Day: A call to end adverts for cruel elephant attractions
This week concludes with World Elephant Day and its global focus on the protection of the African Savannah elephant, the African Forest elephant and the Asian elephant. For wildlife charity
Remembering Dr Alan Rabinowitz: A voice for the voiceless
Dr Alan Rabinowitz, the jaguar hero dubbed ‘the Indiana Jones of wildlife conservation’, sadly passed away on 5 August 2018. Alan’s career as a conservationist,
A unique solution to plastic pollution: introducing Ocean Sole UK
Plastic pollution and its impact on the planet is on many people’s minds at present. Thanks to the legacy of the majorly successful Blue Planet