The Central Highlands of Sri Lanka support a remarkable diversity of carnivores, including three species of wild cats—the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus), and leopard (Panthera pardus)—alongside a range of other small…
The Students for Rivers Camp is a two-week program designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the Río Marañón and actively involve them in its long-term protection. This inaugural edition aims to contribute to the advancement…
A Community-Based Conservation Initiative for the Yellow-breasted Bunting in Madhesh Province, Nepal The Yellow-breasted Bunting (Emberiza aureola), once a widespread migratory songbird across Asia, now teeters on the brink of extinction due to rampant…
Safeguarding the Nablus Royal Iris: A Community-Based Conservation Initiative in Palestine The Nablus Royal Iris (Iris lortetii var. samariae) is one of the most striking and threatened wildflowers in Palestine. Endemic to the Nablus…
In the heart of Lebanon’s bustling capital, the cliffs and sea caves of Raouche shelter an unexpected treasure: the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal. With fewer than 700 individuals remaining worldwide, the presence of this…
Conserving the Critically Endangered Tarantula: Habitat protection and community-driven action in Rameswaram Island, Tamil Nadu, India The Rameswaram Ornamental Tarantula is a Critically Endangered spider endemic to Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu. Habitat loss, collection…
The project seeks to safeguard the only known population of the critically endangered Mindo Harlequin Toad. A rapid-response monitoring initiative will be launched to confirm the species’ presence in a newly available land plot. This…
The Cave Squeaker (Arthroleptis troglodytes) is a critically endangered frog species endemic to the western slopes of the Chimanimani Mountains, at elevations around 1,500 meters. This region forms part of the Eastern Afromontane biodiversity hotspot…
In efforts to protect Tanzania’s vibrant coral reef ecosystems, Aqua-Farms Organization is spearheading a community based project within the Pepokibukwa Collaborative Fisheries Management Area (CFMA) which seeks to halt the destructive impact of illegal fishing…
The Utcubamba Valley in northern Peru is a threatened biodiversity hotspot and the only known home of the Marvelous Spatuletail hummingbird, alongside numerous other endemic species. Despite its ecological importance, much of the original forest…