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In Kerala's Kannur district, a conservation project is buying up privately owned mangrove forests to save them from development. Through land purchases, restoration work, and community education, the effort has already protected over 37 acres and restored 34 more.
Long before "One Health" became a global movement, Kerala's M.P. Veerendra Kumar was connecting human wellbeing to environmental protection. His early environmental activism inspired a generation of political leaders and led to major conservation victories.
A fish hiding in plain sight for decades has been identified as a brand new species in Kerala's Periyar Tiger Reserve. Scientists discovered the barb fish was mistakenly identified as a different species for years.
A systems architect in Kerala has spent 15 years transforming his 4-acre farm into a living pharmacy with over 500 rare and common medicinal plants. From herbs that curb sugar cravings to plants that counteract viper venom, Ezekiel Poulose is preserving nature's healing power one sapling at a time.
Scientists in India have discovered a new evergreen tree species hiding in Kerala's rainforests, adding hope to global conservation efforts. The rare find, named after a pioneering botanist, reminds us that Earth still holds beautiful secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Narok County just passed groundbreaking legislation guaranteeing at least 2% of its annual revenue to wildlife conservation, making communities real partners in protecting the Greater Mara Ecosystem. The new law creates a dedicated fund to support local conservancies while compensating families affected by human-wildlife conflict.
After nearly a decade of stalled progress, Nepal is handing over its ambitious new mega zoo to the country's leading wildlife conservation organization. The National Trust for Nature Conservation brings 30 years of zoo management experience to turn the long-frozen dream into reality.
A Kerala conservationist transformed a rubber plantation into an orchard housing over 210 jackfruit varieties, all grown without chemicals. His work proves this patient, productive tree deserves a spot in every home garden.
Kerala and Singapore are turning their shared climate challenges into opportunity. The partnership could transform Kerala into Asia's testing ground for flood management, coastal protection, and water technology.
India selected Kerala and three other states to build a rare earth minerals corridor that could create 50,000 jobs and attract $5 billion in investment. The project turns Kerala's coastal mineral wealth into permanent magnets for defense, space, and electric vehicles.
A global study of 32 wildlife projects reveals a powerful truth: when women have real leadership roles, conservation efforts succeed at significantly higher rates. From Australia to Africa, women's unique knowledge is proving essential for protecting endangered species.
From rescued gorillas to thousands of baby flamingos, this week delivered remarkable proof that protecting nature pays off. These success stories span continents and species, reminding us that conservation efforts are saving wildlife right now.
Eastern Uganda is getting its first wildlife education center, bringing lions, zebras, and conservation learning to communities that have never had easy access before. The new Mbale zoo opens June 12 after a careful animal relocation from Entebbe.
A new research vehicle is powering South Africa's first national leopard survey, giving scientists the tools to protect one of Africa's most elusive big cats. The project brings together conservation groups and local sponsors to gather critical data that will guide leopard protection for decades.
Dr. Robert Aruho, who grew Kenya's critically endangered Mountain Bongo population to over 100 animals, will now lead worldwide efforts to save more than 90 antelope species. His appointment puts African conservation expertise at the forefront of global wildlife recovery.
An off-road racing event in Kenya just raised $2.8 million to protect the mountain forests that provide water for millions. President Ruto pledged an additional $1.5 million over two years to support the conservation work.
Wildlife conservationist Bill Konstant spent four decades proving that strategic small grants and local champions can save endangered species. His career shows conservation works best when diverse teams support field biologists where they need it most.
Once down to just 30 individuals, Amur leopards have rebounded to 130 thanks to protected wildlife corridors. Five other species show similar recovery signs as targeted conservation efforts prove successful worldwide.
When lockdown left women searching for creative outlets, two friends in Kerala transformed a shared love of crochet into The Starlings, a thriving community of 25 craftswomen who share orders and support each other's work. What started as a WhatsApp group now connects women across Kerala and into West Asia.
India's endangered dugong population has hit 270 along Tamil Nadu's coast, marking a rare conservation victory for one of the ocean's most vulnerable creatures. The Wildlife Institute of India calls it "big news" after years of focused protection efforts.
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