Endangered Species
Camera traps, hidden in some of the world’s remote and inaccessible locations, are activated by an infrared sensor when body heat or movement from an animal is detected. Day and night they provide a glimpse into a previously unseen world of some the most endangered species and habitats on earth. Find out more
Latest News
19 Nov 2008
Signs of Amur tiger in China give hope for struggling species
The discovery of Amur tiger tracks in Changbaishan in north-eastern China has given conservationists hope for a species that is rarely seen in that area.
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17 Nov 2008
Humans and elephants on collision course in South Asia
Massive international investment in large-scale infrastructure projects in southern Asia will increase human-elephant conflict and cause more deaths on both sides unless much greater care is taken.
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Key Resources
- Taming the Tiger Trade [pdf, 2.67 MB]
- Gone in an Instant: How the trade in illegally grown coffee is driving the destruction of rhino, tiger and elepant habitat [pdf, 12.91 MB]
- Species and People: Linked Futures [pdf, 4.68 MB]
- Tiger Conservation Landscape Report: Users Guide [pdf, 2.77 MB]
- Whales in Hot Water -The Impact of A Changing Climate on Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises [pdf, 2.41 MB]
Key Activities & Issues
Species and people
Species conservation programmes can and do reduce poverty, increase participation by women in society, improve governance structures, increase food security and, of course, deliver a sustainable environment for future generations. Find out more
