APU NEWS 24/08/2026

Africa’s giant herbivores disappeared for a surprising reason

A cruelty ban without an exit plan

‘Cocoa fever’ in Liberia’s Grand Gedeh is wiping out native forests

Late summer is the hardest time of year for honeybees

‘Remembering Wildlife’ shines a spotlight on the species we risk losing forever

California’s most endangered salmon face a deadly 15-day window

Egypt’s deserts show why ecological knowledge matters in conservation (commentary)

Regional workshop strengthens implementation of “Introduction from the Sea” provisions across Southeast and East Asia

To secure protected areas from wildlife trafficking, criminal networks must be dismantled (commentary)

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Angola’s peatlands highly underestimated, new study suggests

APU NEWS 17/08/2026

Rapid decline in Arctic sea ice

New films highlight sustainable harvesting success stories

Thermal drones deployed in Kenya’s Amboseli Park to tackle human-elephant conflict

Rescued grizzly cubs struggle to survive after returning to the wild

What makes chimpanzee conservation last? Lessons from Sierra Leone

Before the cage: tackling African grey parrot trafficking from forests to buyers

Illegal mining threatens Ghana’s first marine protected area

Newly-discovered dragon lizard named after a ‘Game of Thrones’ character

World Elephant Day 2026: Statement by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero

A mine polluted a Zambian river in 2025: Residents continue to live with the impacts

Philippine wildlife crime-fighting champions honoured at national awards

Hungry polar bears are raiding seabird colonies as sea ice vanishes

More people, farms, and drought could mean more elephant conflict in Southern Afric

Dramatic shootout leads to arrest of rhino poaching suspect in Kruger National Park

Steve Smit, South Africa’s “Monkey Man,” has died

APU NEWS 18/07/2026

Mysterious orange-lipped monkey discovered deep in the Congo rainforest

Strengthening the “Follow-the-Money” approach to combat wildlife trafficking in Madagascar

Endangered West African leopards show signs of recovery, despite odds. ‘It’s a win’

Suspect caught with 150 live venomous scorpions expected in court

Endangered species lose one of their strongest legal protections

Belief-based use increasing threat to yellow-billed kite, an important African scavenger

Dramatic shootout leads to arrest of rhino poaching suspect in Kruger National Park

World Snake Day: The truth about Earth’s most feared reptiles

Confronting culture to protect vultures: Interview with Nigeria’s Michael Williams

GC Film “Saving the Last Koalas” to be featured in the upcoming Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival

Tadpoles have a surprising strategy to survive rising temperatures

Celebrating World Chimpanzee Day

Video: Confirmation of a Royal Bengal Tiger in Sanctuary of GC Partner

How penguins are pushing their prey out of reach

‘Chasing Deforestation’ in Liberia: Behind the scenes with Mongabay

United Against Poaching and Trafficking Affecting Rhinoceroses: Countries Join Forces and Devise Strategies at CITES Task Force Meeting

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APU NEWS 27/06/2026

Early warning signs reveal species heading toward extinction

Seizures reveal macabre grey parrot blood trade in Cameroon

New Data Outlines Pathways for Sustainable Himalayan Plant and Fungi Trade

Six marine sanctuaries recognized as Blue Parks, four of them in Africa

Wildlife Trade Exhibition Trail Opens This June

Camera traps may reveal a hidden map of Africa’s big carnivores

Leaked study warns of irreversible damage from iron ore mine in Guinea UNESCO site

Leading experts convene in Guangzhou to discuss wildlife conservation, sustainable use and development

Common pesticide quietly shuts down bee reproduction

New report reveals major gaps in criminal justice responses to tiger trafficking across Southeast Asia

Hope for vultures in Nigeria as some belief-based users adopt plant alternatives

Scientists tracked Yellowstone animals and found an unexpected pattern in how they share space

Strengthening wildlife trafficking detection at Madagascar’s air and sea borders

Rodent-killing baits threaten small wild cats and other wildlife

Technology, Intelligence and Cooperation: Advancing the Fight Against Transnational Wildlife Crime

APU NEWS 11/06/2026

International Lynx Day: Why conservation matters more than ever

Four years to earn their trust: Habituating bonobos in DRC’s Salonga National Park

Wild gorillas learned to trust humans after decades of fear

Listening to Nature’s Signals, Acting for Wildlife, People and the Planet

Huge ivory bust raises questions about follow-up investigations in Tanzania

Scientists found a tiny caterpillar clue that may explain why some butterflies become picky eaters

How silk caterpillars became a tool for conservation in Madagascar

Reimagining Our Relationship with the Ocean: Acting for Marine Life and People

New warning system predicts when extreme heat will threaten wildlife

New study suggests Ethiopia’s protected areas may be impacting local wellbeing

Koalas nearly went extinct long before humans arrived in Australia

Four alleged wildlife traffickers arrested in Guinea, dried seahorses and shark fins seized

APU NEWS 07/06/2026

GC in the News: Opinion-Cambodia Isn’t Ready for India’s Tigers

Four arrested for trying to sell endangered pangolin for R80,000

New records of ‘lost’ bamboo shark confirmed in Madagascar

DNA analysis reveals the fascinating story of an extinct and frozen cave lion cub

Confinement and disinfected bedding: An ape sanctuary in DRC responds to Ebola

Hummingbirds drove the evolution of thousands of tropical flower

Whale strike risk rises as international shipping reroutes around South Africa

Protected parks are not enough to save Africa’s biodiversity, scientists warn

How trade bans and local conservation helped save a dazzling blue gecko

Turkey vultures gather in record numbers before migration

APU NEWS 03/06/2026

Competition from neighbors may explain why male primates grow larger than females

African Grey Parrot blood smuggled in grim emerging trend

Sunbirds use a feeding trick that has never been seen before

Local action for global sustainable use of wild species

Rhino-poaching suspect, repeatedly freed on bail, shot dead in South Africa

Renewed five-year accord paves way for strengthened, sustainable and legal wildlife trade in China

Carbon cowboys and unpaid pledges: Ex-Gabon environment minister Lee White on conservation in Africa

Japanese tree frogs can outsmart predators as tadpoles

White rhinos are back in Uganda

Wolverines are declining where conservation once worked

A ‘symphony’ of wildlife suggests carbon financing is working in Sierra Leone

Wolves should be stopping Europe’s jackals, but humans are giving them a strange shield

Report alleges élite ties behind logging permits in Cameroon’s Ebo Forest

Leveraging Local and Global Action for Nature Towards UN Biodiversity Conference COP17: Remarks by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero

Chimpanzees vs. a mega railway

APU NEWS 22/05/2026

74 charges filed against Texas man accused of beheading 13 poached deer

More than a million live birds imported to Asia in 15 years, report finds

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now so large it is home to dozens of species of life, prompting debate over cleanup efforts

Gunmen kill two rangers in latest deadly attack in DRC’s Virunga National Park

Wildlife trafficking networks are targeting Galápagos tortoises and iguanas

Wild animal consumption on the rise in Central Africa, study finds

Scientists can track dolphins using DNA floating in the ocean

New survey methods uncover new insights into Madagascar’s biodiversity

Every observation matters: Conserving migratory birds together for people and the planet

Electric fences help farmers and elephants coexist in Zambian borderlands

Supporting local communities is crucial for the success of nature conservation initiatives

He survived a deadly attack, now he is calling for better working conditions for rangers in DRC

Rhino poaching: Will a kingpin’s death result in fewer such crimes?

Fire at WCS Makira Natural Park office allegedly linked to patrol efforts

Researchers document over 100 giant beetle species, most of them new to science

Successful antipoaching operation in Serbia: suspect arrested for poisoning a Cinereous Vulture

Elephants return to Mount Elgon side of Uganda after four decades

APU NEWS 15/05/2026

Rare black wild cat spotted in Andes mountains, offering conservation insight

Five suspected rhino poachers killed in shootout with police

Africa’s amphibians are overlooked in conservation planning, experts warn

Poisonous plants are taking over grasslands, but scientists found an unexpected benefit

As elephants return in eastern Zambia, communities adapt to coexistence

Forest birds stop singing instantly when danger is nearby

Kenya’s Ruto rejects “raw mineral export” future for Africa

Every observation matters: Conserving migratory birds together for people and the planet

South Africa’s New Rhino Management Plan Sparks Fears Of Expanded Rhino Horn Trade

Africa secures major clean energy deals as France deepens investment push

Fire ants may be among the most brutal invasive species on Earth

Egyptian teens use robots for ‘smarter and more responsive’ way to protect Earth