Touch down for two Beluga Whales, freed from captivity!
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Peter Fearnhead, CEO, African Parks Network, South Africa
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I’m very excited by news from Spectacled Bear Conservation who work in Peru. A camera trap has confirmed bear presence in an area known as Pan de Azucar, which means Sugar Loaf in English. Spectacled Bear Conservation has monitored spectacled bears in the dry forest area of northern Peru for 12 years. They were amazed to see the photo of a bear, because the area is very dry indeed. The camera was on an arid mountain ridge where water sources are limited and it had been thought that it was too dry for animals to exist there. Image ©Spectacled Bear Conservation After finding the photo, five more camera traps were put up. Sapote and overo trees were discovered – they are key food sources – and bear scat was also found, which suggests that more than one bear had used the area. This shows the mountain to be a likely place for bears to find food fruits in the summer and possibly even the winter season. The more signs of bears being in the area the better – it means Spectacled Bear Conservation have more reason to protect the land. What’s more, finding bears in the Sugar Loaf gives the chance to create one big habitat range for them. This includes two national protected areas, Bosque de Pomac and the Laquipampa Wildlife Refuge. This find comes with better news: the national park authorities are keen on the idea of linking the park with habitat outside protected areas. Bears need big areas to roam. They won’t stop at the park boundary. And the parks are giving Spectacled Bear Conservation camera traps to put up so that it can monitor bears in Pan de Azucar. Spectacled Bear Conservation is also working with the Peruvian national forestry authority, SERFOR. The aim is to designate the area as “Habitat Critico” so that key habitats are protected for endangered species – including the spectacled bear! And to think – it all started with a photo! It just shows how important camera traps and long term monitoring are in protecting a species.
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There are some amazing people doing great things for nature and conservation. On the island of Siquijor in the central Philippines, Women have got together to protect marine sanctuaries from poachers and illegal fishers, even though they only have paddles and kayaks. They are prepared to risk their lives to protect there are. The waters are full of rich coral reefs and fish diversity – but they are being impacted by both illegal fishing which has impacted on the coral reefs and reduced fish diversity and its abundance, and climate change. This video tells the story of the women. One woman has been shot at – but she is determined and her efforts resulted in the arrest of the person shooting at her. Watch and be inspired…
The video was supported with a grant from the Earth Journalism Network. Source: Mongabay.com |
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Knowing regular funds are coming in makes a huge difference to wildlife charities. It can help in all sorts of ways. It can enable the charity to respond to situations demanding urgent action – they don’t have to wait until they have raised the money. In the case of wildlife conservation, this could enable a charity to rescue an animal (or a group of them) or put a deposit on a piece of land to save it from loggers, or restore it. It can also help them plan for the future whilst carrying out their current work. The Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) are looking for Orangutan Guardians. What does the Sumatran Orangutan Society do? The society supports high impact frontline projects and also deliver hard-hitting campaigns to ensure a good future for Sumatra’s orangutans, forests and people. They rescue orangutans, they save forests and so protect their homes, and they work with local communities so that they understand why the forests are important and embrace them in the role of protecting them. Orangutan Guardians are critical because they help SOS do all these things mentioned above. And if you sign up for a monthly donation of £10 or more during October 2020 you will be entered in a draw. The lucky winner will win a limited edition Lush orangutan soap. 10 winners will be drawn at random and will receive their soap shortly after that. This could be a great way to help save orangutans who currently need all the help they can get.
Swing over to SOS and donate for Orangutans! You could also treat a loved one to something from SOS’s online and rainforest friendly shop |
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Unite to support Africa's wildlife rangers Wildlife rangers throughout Africa are incredibly brave men and women and they all deserve our support and help as they battle to protect wildlife. Unfortunately, they are facing severe cuts in salaries their resources. This means that their families may be destitute – often some rangers won’t see their families for months – and it also means that wildlife may be helpless against poachers. #ForWildlifeRangers So what do rangers do? Rangers undertake varying responsibilities but overall they may:
So what is the Wildlife Ranger Challenge all about? On October 3rd, 88 teams of wildlife protectors are going to compete in a 21 km race through the varied terrain of their patrol regions. They will carry their typical 25kg backpack and equipment as they go. Their aim is to raise awareness and funds for their colleagues who are dedicated to defending wildlife and supporting local communities. The Wildlife Ranger Challenge website is the place to go for more information and there are social media streams as well you can follow the event on.
Wildlife are depending on all of us. Please share the event with #forwildliferangers It’s not too late to take on the Challenge and to fundraise or donate. You can donate through Just Giving and GoFundMe (the latter is if you’re in the US and want to make a tax deductible donation). Every dollar donated will be matched by the Scheinberg Relief Fund, doubling your generous contribution. Visit the website for the Wildlife Ranger Challenge
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