The Appendices of the Convention provide the lists of wild species that are protected by the Convention. In the introductory text here we should add : Appendix I includes wild flora species and ...

Once feared as lethal weapons in war, Asian elephants are now revered as symbols of peace and spirituality. In India, the elephant is considered a sacred creature. Many Hindus believe that Ganesha may ...

Cornwall has seen an "unprecedented influx" of a rare bird in recent weeks thanks to favourable weather conditions. Bird and wildlife conservation charity RSPB England said it has logged 80 reports of ...

and Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). The dam projects are also raising concerns about the Cambodian government’s commitment to REDD+. Danny Cullenward, an economist and lawyer specializing in ...

The straight-tusked elephant. Image by extinctanimalsfacts via Instagram. Palaeoloxodon antiquus, or the straight-tusked elephant, dominated the landscapes of Europe during the Pleistocene. Standing ...