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ARKive News
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News about conservation
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Mysterious primate caught on camera for the first time
One of the rarest and most elusive primates in the world, the Horton Plains slender loris, or highland slender loris (Loris tardigradus nycticeboides), has finally been caught on camera. Read more on ARKive
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Rescue Plan for Endangered Sea Turtles in the Gulf of Mexico
From 21st to 27th June, National Insect Week provides everyone the opportunity to learn more about the extraordinary and fascinating diversity of insects in the UK. Although small and often over-looked, insects comprise around 75 percent of the total animal species that have so far been described. There are an incredible 24,000 species in Britain alone, many of which can be found in our own homes and gardens, showing that biodiversity is not just about wildlife in exotic places. Read more on ARKive
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National Insect Week
From 21st to 27th June, National Insect Week provides everyone the opportunity to learn more about the extraordinary and fascinating diversity of insects in the UK. Although small and often over-looked, insects comprise around 75 percent of the total animal species that have so far been described. There are an incredible 24,000 species in Britain alone, many of which can be found in our own homes and gardens, showing that biodiversity is not just about wildlife in exotic places.
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ARKive's World Cup Dream Team
Who needs Ronaldo, Ribery or Rooney when you could have a gibbon for a goalkeeper, a crocodile in defence and a hyena up front? As World Cup fever takes hold, ARKive has selected its Dream Team that has what it takes to go all the way and lift the trophy.
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BirdLife releases update on the status of the world's birds
In its 2010 update to the Red List of Threatened Species™, BirdLife International has released details on the status of the world’s 10,027 bird species, with some 1,240 species currently threatened with extinction. Read more on ARKive
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World celebrates biodiversity
On May 22nd the world will celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. This annual event aims to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity, whilst stressing the importance of its conservation. This year’s theme is “Biodiversity and Development” and seeks to emphasise the importance of biodiversity for healthy and sustainable development; bringing to attention the consequences of its loss and how this impacts on human well-being. Read more on ARKive
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ARKive Education needs your views
Do you work in education? If so, we need your help to develop ARKive's educational resources.Read more on ARKive
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Earth Hour 2010 – Surviving in the dark
The time has come to switch off and support Earth Hour 2010, a global call to action to every individual across the world, showing global leaders we mean business about tackling climate change.Read more on ARKive
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Europe's Insects at Risk from Habitat Loss
Following the latest release by the European Red List, there is increasing concern that habitat loss is severely impacting Europe's butterflies, dragonflies and beetles. Read more on ARKive
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Abu Dhabi Wildlife Photography Exhibition
One hundred stunning photographs highlighting the unique biodiversity of the United Arab Emirates have gone on display in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, with the aim of increasing awareness and aiding conservation efforts for the region’s fascinating wildlife. Read more on ARKive
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