The 17th CITES meeting began in Johannesburg yesterday. CITES; the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, is a meeting
Category: Wildlife heroes
David Attenborough responds: Lions in the balance and Radio Times magazine
I am intrinsically drawn to places of nature and natural beauty, and as I sit in this very British park, barely three minutes walk from
Harambe the silverback gorilla and the question of captivity
Every so often, an individual animal comes along, whose plight opens up a big debate concerning how humans react to, interfere with, or ‘manage’ animal
Revisiting Sir David Attenborough’s gorilla playmate
Poppy, the then two-year-old infant who played alongside Sir David Attenborough, is now an elderly matriarch in the Susa Mountain Gorilla Group, which can be visited, virtually.
David and the lion’s den
Sounds like a twist on a biblical story, doesn’t it? Well, there are a couple of things of epic proportions in this latest update. Just
Rescuing lions — an exclusive interview with Captured in Africa
One of the things I love most about blogging is having the opportunity to talk to experts and professionals in conservation about the incredible and
The new naturalist’s kit bag…
What equipment does a naturalist usually need? vEco’s Adviser and Ambassador (and renowned wildlife biologist and conservationist) Ian Redmond suggests a binoculars and hand lens,
Diving the Great Barrier Reef… at the Natural History Museum
I began this blog in 2011, when I was living, working and studying in Australia. I spent 14 months on the other side of the world,
Digital conservation and virtual reality tourism
Virtual reality technology is going to change the game of conservation in a huge way. I spend a lot of my time indulging in digital
Join me for a unique World Wildlife Day adventure!
This World Wildlife Day (TODAY!), I’m taking a special trip to Kenya… Do you want to come too? I’m going to visit the world’s only