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
25 Apr 2008
Bangkok market a hub for illegal international trade in freshwater turtles and tortoises
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—Thailand is a major hub for the international trade in illegal freshwater turtles and tortoises, finds a new report, Pet freshwater turtle and tortoise trade in Chatuchak Market, Bangkok, Thailand, launched today by TRAFFIC, the wildlife monitoring network, a joint programme of WWF and IUCN. » Read more
23 Apr 2008
Bolivian River Dolphin: Conservation Ambassador for the Department of Beni in Bolivia
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, April 23rd, 2008. The Bolivian river dolphin (Inia boliviensis) was declared by the Prefecture of the Department of Beni (northeastern Bolivia) as a Natural Heritage. This recognition highlights the value placed on the conservation of this species, the freshwater ecosystems in the Beni where it lives and the country in general.
» Read moreKey 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
