Blogs under category: Asia Pacific & Australasia
From itchy to deadly – living with jungle parasites
If you thought life in the jungle sounded glamorous, prepare to think again. In his latest blog, wildlife photographer and field biologist Jeremy Holden tells of encounters with some of the rainforest’s less alluring inhabitants: parasites.
Why art thou yet so fair? Looking more closely at degraded habitats
Fauna & Flora International’s Dr Aldrin Mallari warns against giving up on degraded ecosystems too soon and hints at treasures yet to be found.
It’s really not easy being green
In his latest blog, wildlife photographer and field biologist Jeremy Holden reveals his life-long love affair with amphibians, and talks about righting some wrongs committed in his youth.
The thick and fin of shark fin soup
Dr Stephen Browne, Senior Programme Manager for our Asia-Pacific team, gets behind a new Singapore based campaign to see an end to the infamous practice of shark fin soup.
The crocodile connection
Dr Mark Infield, Fauna & Flora International’s Cultural Values Programme Director, explains how we can harness people’s deep (and sometimes surprising) connections with nature for the benefit of all.
Forging stronger links in an international chain
In a bid to share knowledge and experience across an international team, Cambridge-based Rob Harris and Cambodia-based Tuy (‘Vathana’) Sereivathana swapped countries for a while. Here, they share their experiences.
Conservation on the radar
It may sound like science-fiction, but satellites in space are now helping scientists assess the state of the world’s forests. In his blog, Fauna & Flora International’s Jose Don De Alban explains how the technology works and what it means for conservation.
Shared interest: offsetting biodiversity impacts in Mongolia and Australia
Jack Whelan, Executive Director of Fauna & Flora International Australia, discusses progress made during a recent visit by Mongolian government officials who were looking to learn more about Australia’s biodiversity offset schemes.
Sumatra’s Tiger Saviours
With encouraging reports that Sumatran tiger numbers are increasing in some areas, wildlife photographer and field biologist Jeremy Holden shares his thoughts on the secret to this success.
Would you like pork blood stew with your fertilised egg, Sir?
Fauna & Flora International’s Dr Aldrin Mallari salutes the balut, and suggests lessons learnt from tasting and tolerance can be just as useful in conservation.
Recent blogs
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Keeping an eye on migratory birds – nature’s endurance athletes 11.05.12
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From itchy to deadly – living with jungle parasites 04.05.12
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Why art thou yet so fair? Looking more closely at degraded habitats 26.04.12
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The dynamic love life of the Iberian lynx 24.04.12
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It’s really not easy being green 20.04.12
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