The next generation of conservationists – working with elephants in Cambodia
Phalla Leng, Fauna & Flora International’s Project Assistant with the Cambodian Elephant Conservation Group, and her Ministry of Environment counterpart Sovannak Keo, have teamed up to blog about their experiences in the field, working to save the Asian elephant.
In the wake of Wallace – part two – birds of paradise
In the continuation of his blog on Alfred Russel Wallace, Fauna & Flora International’s Tony Whitten spends another day in paradise, retracing the steps of one of his conservation heroes.
The problem is hazy, but the solution is clear
Stephen Browne, Senior Programme Manager with Fauna & Flora International’s Asia-Pacific team, squints through the haze and suggests where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
What’s in a name – the perils of naming new species
Living a life less ordinary, wildlife photographer and field biologist Jeremy Holden’s white picket fence and ‘happily ever after’ turns out to be – a carnivorous plant. Uncomfortable with the honour of this new species taking his name, Jeremy ponders the process.
In the wake of Wallace – the legacy of an original conservation champion
Fauna & Flora International’s Tony Whitten, Regional Director of Asia-Pacific shares his thoughts on both the history – and future – of conservation, with a grateful nod to a little known hero. Part two of Tony’s blog will be posted on Friday 17 February.
Helping turtles head in the right direction
Karen Winnick, a Board member for Fauna & Flora International in the United States, is the author and illustrator of children’s books and an avid supporter of wildlife conservation. Recently she joined US Executive Director Katie Frohardt on a visit to our turtle project in Nicaragua.
Lynx lineage lies with good breeding
Alex Rowell responded to a call from Fauna & Flora International, asking for voyeuristic volunteers to monitor lynx breeding in Portugal. Tour of duty complete, Alex blogs about his experience and what it will take to have lynx once again roaming the Iberian peninsula.
We work the black seam together – the sting of energy impact
Michelle Pfaffenthaler, technical advisor for Fauna & Flora International’s Business & Biodiversity programme, blogs about the demand for coal and the alternatives to fuel the world’s insatiable energy requirements.
Water, water everywhere and every drop to drink
Stephen Browne, Senior Programme Manager with Fauna & Flora International’s Asia-Pacific team, ponders payment for providing a cool glass of H2O.
Photographing the Myanmar snub-nosed monkey
Wildlife photographer and field biologist Jeremy Holden led the camera trapping team responsible for the first ever photos of the latest large mammal to be discovered, the Myanmar snub-nosed monkey.
Recent blogs
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The next generation of conservationists – working with elephants in Cambodia 20.02.12
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In the wake of Wallace – part two – birds of paradise 17.02.12
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The problem is hazy, but the solution is clear 10.02.12
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What’s in a name – the perils of naming new species 03.02.12
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In the wake of Wallace – the legacy of an original conservation champion 30.01.12
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