African Painted Dogs are making a comeback!
One of Africa’s most misunderstood predators has been facing extinction, but thanks to passionate conservationists, African Painted Dogs are making a comeback!
The Role of Eco-Tourism in Protecting Sumatra’s Rainforests
Sumatra’s rainforests are among the most biodiverse places on Earth, home to critically endangered species like the Sumatran orangutan, tiger, elephant, and rhinoceros.
Eco-tourism is emerging as a powerful force in protecting the forests they call home, and the communities surrounding them—when done ethically.
Travelling 100,000km for the guardians of the planet
It's day 185 of Amanda's 100,000-kilometre expedition across 3 oceans and 8 nations in Oceania, in honour of the brave, dedicated people who work tirelessly to protect nature from all who seek to exploit it.
They are the guardians of our planet, and nature’s first responders.
They are rangers, and so is Amanda.
Saving Orangutans
Imagine waking up in the lush Sumatran rainforest.
Gibbons are calling, hornbills are chirping, and orangutans are busy teaching their young how to forage for fruit, without fear of poachers or their habitat disappearing.
That’s what the Bukit Tigapuluh sanctuary is for more than 200 rescued orangutans.
Tales from the reef: Wild encounters in a marine wonderland
On the southern side of the Great Barrier Reef lies a marine wonderland of unparalleled beauty. The waters are teeming with fish, rays, dolphins, sharks, and you might even see turtle hatchlings bursting out of the sandy shore like clock-work toys.
This precious ocean sanctuary is Heron Island, and it’s visitors sure have some stories to tell!
Gibbon our all to conservation
Northern White-cheeked Gibbons are one of the rarest apes in the world, with less than 2000 individuals left in the wild.
That’s why good zoos and wildlife parks work together to breed and care for these small apes, ensuring they’re around for generations to come!
Learning the language of Lemurs
Have you ever wished you could understand what animals were saying? Well, this expert primate team have been building a special dictionary to do just that!
Saving Sumatran Tigers One Corral at a Time
In the heart of Sumatra’s lush rainforests, where there are estimated to be fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers remaining, hands-on conservation work is an urgent necessity.
Habitat destruction, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict have pushed these majestic big cats to the brink of extinction.
But this hands-on initiative is protecting local livelihoods and helping prevent conflict with wild tigers.
Swing into Easter sustainably
Palm oil is found in many supermarket products, like biscuits, toothpaste, and of course – chocolate.
Before you put that chocolate bunny in your basket, scan it with your PalmOil Scan app to help protect wildlife like our primate pals the Orangutan!
Will the metaverse bring us closer to a sustainable reality?
Will the replacement of tangible things for virtual alternatives help reduce the global waste problem? Could digital experiences allow society to overcome the behavioural barriers to addressing climate change?
Or will this infrastructure and its energy consumption exacerbate sustainability crisis?
Spotlight on Spotted Hyaena
Thieves, scroungers, villains… Hyaena have been misunderstood for centuries, not least in their unflattering portrayal on The Lion King – but that’s not the real story!
Magic moments with an orangutan mother
The bond between an orangutan mother and her young is one of the strongest in nature!
These red-headed great apes are some of our closest relatives, sharing around 97 per cent of their DNA with humans, and you might be surprised to hear how similar our parenting styles can be…
Why the Leuser Ecosystem is Irreplaceable
Hidden within the heart of Sumatra, Indonesia, lies one of the most extraordinary and irreplaceable landscapes on Earth—the Leuser Ecosystem.
Covering 2.6 million hectares, this vast rainforest is the only place left where Sumatran orangutans, tigers, elephants, and rhinoceroses coexist in the wild.
Vampires at Perth Zoo?!
It’s a crisp Halloween night and the creatures of the dark start to stir.
Among them, swooping quietly through the sky is the mysterious Ghost Bat.
With a name like that, they’re a perfect candidate for spooky stories, but Ghost Bats deserve to be celebrated, not feared!
How to grow a wildlife paradise at home
Whether its bees, birds, or bandicoots, recreating the local bushland in your garden can provide safe spaces for wildlife who have lost habitat!
Here’s our top tips for creating a wildlife-friendly garden, so you can grow a tree-mendous space for native creatures.