Maltese Falcon Hunting Banned in Egypt's New Valley and Lake Nasser

🦏 Southern Africa’s Unique Model for Conserving Wildlife 🌍 Here's some #MondayMotivation to start your week. Check out this fascinating read by CST senior researcher Dr Hayley Clements, published by Daily Maverick. Around the world, wildlife is disappearing at an alarming pace. Since the 1970s, monitored animal populations have fallen by more than 70%. Yet parts of southern Africa tell a different story. In South Africa, large herbivore numbers have increased roughly fivefold; in Namibia, they have tripled. The reason lies in an unusual conservation model that gives landowners and communities a stake in protecting wildlife rather than replacing it. At a time of global biodiversity decline, southern Africa offers a rare reminder that the right incentives can help nature recover. 🌿 #Conservation #Biodiversity #WildlifeManagement https://lnkd.in/dFc2N9_5

Kazakhstan is launching one of the world most ambitious #Rewilding initiatives by preparing the return of the tiger to Central Asia. With support from #WWF and #UnitedNations the country is restoring the Ile Balkhash reserve through large scale forest recovery and wildlife protection, rebuilding an ecosystem capable of sustaining top predators. Over 50000 trees have been planted since 2021 while prey populations such as Saiga antelope and Bukhara deer are recovering strongly. A pair of Amur tigers has already arrived to test adaptation to the region climate as additional wild individuals are expected from Russia. The project reflects a pragmatic model of conservation where ecological restoration works together with local communities and long term national planning, showing how strong leadership and responsible stewardship can protect nature while strengthening regional stability and biodiversity. #Sustainability #Biodiversity #WildlifeConservation #NatureRestoration #CentralAsia

Giraffe might not be considered a migratory animal in the classic sense, but when seasonal variation in habitat suitability occurs over spatially segregated habitat types, migratory movement patterns can emerge. In Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, this happens because of seasonal variation in phenology across different savanna types, and in Zakouma National Park, Chad, this happens largely because of seasonal flooding. We recently teamed up with Global Initiative on Ungulate Migration (GIUM) to showcase these two populations of northern giraffe in the Atlas of Ungulate Migration. Including this on the list of mobile ungulates (illustrated with some really cool maps) will hopefully highlight the importance of connectivity and movement for the conservation of species like the northern giraffe. As an aside, this is an interesting case of convergent inferences in movement ecology studies. Science is supposed to be reproducible, which is admittedly a challenge in complex ecological systems. In 2020, we published the first account of partial migration in the Murchison Falls National Park population, and in 2023, we published on the seasonal movements in the Zakouma National Park population. In both of these populations, the subsequent GIUM analyses were conducted by an independent group of researchers with an expanded telemetry dataset from the original publications. And in both cases, similar findings and ecological inferences were reached. 

Ethiopia is making significant strides in strengthening its global eco-tourism appeal through expanded wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection! With six decades of dedicated biodiversity protection and new environmental initiatives like the Green Legacy Initiative, Ethiopia is enhancing its position as a premier destination for nature-based tourism. The country's unique ecosystems are home to rare endemic species such as the Ethiopian wolf, Walia ibex, and Gelada, which are now thriving thanks to sustained conservation efforts. 🌍 - https://lnkd.in/dR8c2W_H 📷 African Wildlife Foundation #Africa #sustainabletourism

Beyond the green canopy and the fresh air, we breathe lies a living network of species, each connected to one another. From the Malayan tiger, to elephants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, fungi and the smallest insects, every resident plays a role in sustaining balance. This World Wildlife Day, we are reminded that the survival of one species depends on the support of many. Protecting wildlife means protecting entire systems and the harmony that exists between us all. The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund in collaboration with ENGGANG Management Services, PANTHERA and other partners value the conservation effort to protect wildlife in the Al-Sultan Abdullah Royal Tiger Reserve. Securing the future of the Malayan Tiger and other species in the reserve acts as a blueprint for conservation success we aim to replicate in other large-scale reserves. Together, we can ensure that the vibrant tapestry of life within the Al-Sultan Abdullah Royal Tiger Reserve not only survives but thrives, inspiring future generations to cherish and protect our planet’s rich biodiversity. #MBZFund #WorldWildlifeDay #Wildlife #Biodiversity #Collaboration #Partnership #HealthyEcosystem #Sustainability

🇰🇪 Kenya: Vultures Are Rebounding in the Maasai Mara Across Africa, vultures have declined at catastrophic rates. Poisoning. Habitat pressure. Human-wildlife conflict. In Kenya’s Naboisho Conservancy, there are now measurable signs of recovery. Why this matters: • Vultures are primary disease regulators • They prevent the spread of anthrax and rabies • They stabilize entire grazing ecosystems When vultures disappear, ecosystems destabilize fast. This progress reflects coordinated conservation leadership by: • Mara Naboisho Conservancy • Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association • Kenya Wildlife Service • Community rangers This is community-led, landscape-scale conservation in action. The return of vultures is not symbolic. It is a biological signal that ecosystem integrity is strengthening. Sustained protection and anti-poisoning enforcement will determine whether recovery continues. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eNjH4QaP Photo Credit: Vulture Day #Kenya #VultureConservation #MaasaiMara #Biodiversity #EcosystemHealth #ConservationLeadership #Africa

The Fishing Cat Ecological Enterprise, led by Vanessa Herranz Muñoz, has been deploying our SOLARIS WEAPON 4K trail cameras deep within Cambodia’s mangrove forests to monitor threatened wildlife. This clip features Vanessa and her field team in action, followed by four vulnerable smooth-coated otters captured in a single frame! 🦦 Solar power and human effort together ensure uninterrupted wildlife monitoring with the WEAPON 4K for long-term wildlife research and conservation! #SOLARISTrailCameras #FishingCatEcologicalEnterprise #Solar #TrailCamera #Cambodia #Asia #WildlifeMonitoring #Conservation #Science #Research

Lots of food for thought here at the Business of Conservation Conference in Nairobi. Sue Snyman, Director of Research at African Leadership University opened the programme with an interesting dilemma: "Africa cannot conserve its way out of poverty, nor can it develop its way out of ecological collapse". So how does conservation, environmental risk management, policy, investment, and economic development come together to capitalise on Africa's unique wildlife assets for the benefit of all: wildlife, communities and investors. Looking forward to find some answers to this in the next couple of days! #BCC2026 #Conservation #businessofconservation #visitorexperience ALU School of Wildlife Conservation

🦎🎉Today is #WorldWildlifeDay! 📖 To mark the date, we invite you to read our report "Sustainable use and conservation of flora and fauna in Central Asia regions bordering Afghanistan", created together with the OSCE. 👉 This report provides useful information for local people, communities, and young people in southern Central Asia. The countries covered are all part of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). If you want to understand 🚨the threats that put species and ecosystems at risk, 💡what can be done to help, and 🤝how governments and communities can work together for conservation, this report is a good place to start: https://lnkd.in/drSvetPY #WWD2026

UNDERSTANDING HWC MAGNITUDE IN KENP-UGANDA """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Despite rigorous interventions to address the increasing cases of human–wildlife conflict (HWC) around Kibale National Park, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has supported the construction of elephant trenches and boardwalks in several hotspot areas. In the Video clip are community members actively participating in the opening of a new 3 km elephant trench—an important step in protecting both livelihoods and wildlife. However, while trenches are effective, they are costly to construct and require continuous maintenance. This highlights the need for integrated, sustainable approaches that go beyond a single intervention. Strengthening community-based solutions, early warning systems, alternative livelihoods, and landscape-level planning is essential for long-term success in the Kibale Conservation Area. We call upon partners and conservation stakeholders to support scalable elephant conservation interventions in this landscape. #HumanWildlifeConflict #ElephantConservation #CommunityConservation #SustainableSolutions #ProtectWildlife #Coexistence #World Wide Fund for Nature #Wildlife Conservation Society #African Wildlife Foundation #International Union for Conservation of Nature #United Nations Environment Programme