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CITES and the reptile trade
As I’m sure a number of you are aware, exotic species of reptiles are popular pets in both Europe and the United States. Two of the most common exotic pet reptiles in Europe are the […]
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The joy and struggle of a small environmental NGO
Joining a small NGO is like becoming part of a new family. I have experienced that sharing a passion can create a very strong and deep connection. Over the past eight years, I have been […]
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Conserving my own backyard: Snowdonia Society Volunteer
I have grown up and live on the boundaries of the Snowdonia National Park and I have spent many happy days walking in the mountains, taking in the scenery and searching for wildlife. So when […]
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Peatlands: The Cinderella among eco-systems
This article was reproduced from facing-change.org. Since I wrote my master thesis about peatlands, I not only learned a lot about these fascinating ecosystems, but I also realised that a lot of people do not […]
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Special Moments in South Africa: Wildlife Conservation Internship
At some point in our lives, we may experience a moment so special it stays with us forever. This special moment came for me when I visited South Africa in late 2014. I undertook a […]
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Bornean Adventures, Palm Oil and the Great Red Ape
With two species existing, only in Asia, Orangutans are the largest tree-inhabiting mammals in the world! Pongo pygmaeus or the Bornean Orangutan can weigh up to 90kg and is believed to be 10 times stronger […]
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Volunteer Woodland Planting Engages Young and Old: Who is doing it and why are they bothering?
Native tree planting has featured highly in the public eye as of late in Ireland. The recent battering the country has taken from storms like Frank and Jonas is most likely the culprit for bringing […]
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Wildlife in Winter: What happens to our common Irish species?
The cold season is officially upon us. While we can wrap up and light the fire, what about our wildlife? This article will tell you about the changes that happen in the winter season for […]
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Counter-Poaching: Cat and Mouse on the ‘Frontline’
This is Stéphane’s third and final blog post from the Central African Republic (CAR) after recently leaving his position as WWF Technical Advisor in Sangha Sangha park. Check out part 1 and part 2. One of […]
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Counter-Poaching: Thresholds of ‘Acceptability’
Check out part 1 of this series here. Background: ‘mega-poaching’ relates to ivory and rhino-horn and the Central African Republic (CAR) is the ‘frontline’. Dispatch No.3 from the CAR outlines how text-book ideas of conflict […]
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Counter-Poaching: 6 Degrees of Impunity
Conducting counter-poaching operations in Bayanga is akin to running a company in a modern army, albeit with less means, little training, varying discipline or questionable loyalty. From logistical to budgetary constraints, organizing one hundred rangers and […]
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My Early Eagling Days
It all began with an impromptu announcement on my way home from school back in the early stages of 2007. We rounded the corner turn-off for Tomies woods on the Western side of Killarney National […]