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IUCN: Endangered gray whale recovering, but…

The critically endangered western gray whale population that feeds in Russia’s Far East waters is slowly showing signs of recovery, but their numbers and...

Nigeria ready to tackle illicit wildlife trade – Mohammed

The Federal Ministry of Environment with the collaboration of sister agencies has spread its tentacles across the nation’s borders to check the illegal trading...

‘Over half of world’s primate species threatened with extinction’

Only 25 individuals of the Hainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus) are thought to be left in the wild, confined to a small patch of rainforest...

Again, worry over African vultures imminent extinction

Six of Africa’s 11 vulture species – the continent’s largest and most recognisable birds of prey – are now at a higher risk of...

Sumatran Rhino may go extinct, warns IUCN

With fewer than 100 Sumatran Rhinos surviving in the wild, the species will likely become extinct unless the Indonesian Government urgently implements the Sumatran...

IUCN update portrays mixed fortunes for conservation

Successful conservation action has boosted the populations of the Iberian Lynx and the Guadalupe Fur Seal, while the African Golden Cat, the New Zealand...

COP11: African Lion, Polar Bear, others require strict protection

The 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CMS COP11) to the UNEP Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals...

Thailand’s tortoise seizures escalate, says report

Tortoises and freshwater turtles may be slow movers, but they are being smuggled at lightning speed through Thailand, with close to 19,000 seized in...

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Middle East conflict: World Water Council condemns attacks on water facilities, reiterates obligations under international law

The World Water Council has condemned attacks on water facilities and reiterates obligations under international law. According to corroborating reports,...
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Kofi Adu Domfeh honoured with Excellence in Climate Journalism and Advocacy Award

Multimedia journalist and Climate Reality Leader, Kofi Adu Domfeh, has been honoured with the Excellence in Climate Journalism and...

Dangote raises petrol price to N1,175 per litre in third weekly hike

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,175 per litre. This...

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