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If you see the extraordinary in everything, if you're in awe of the wonder of nature, if the smallest of minibeasts excites you as much as the majesty of a blue whale, you're one of us.
New species of geckos have been discovered amongst unexplored karst limestone hills in Cambodia! 🦎
This finding is just the beginning of an exciting journey, one we hope will lead to the protection of these remarkable landscapes.
Find out more: www.fauna-flora.org/news/new-gec...
This finding is just the beginning of an exciting journey, one we hope will lead to the protection of these remarkable landscapes.
Find out more: www.fauna-flora.org/news/new-gec...
June 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New species of geckos have been discovered amongst unexplored karst limestone hills in Cambodia! 🦎
This finding is just the beginning of an exciting journey, one we hope will lead to the protection of these remarkable landscapes.
Find out more: www.fauna-flora.org/news/new-gec...
This finding is just the beginning of an exciting journey, one we hope will lead to the protection of these remarkable landscapes.
Find out more: www.fauna-flora.org/news/new-gec...
🎉🌊 São Tomé and Príncipe announces EIGHT new Marine Protected Areas, soon to be published in the official gazette! A huge step for ocean conservation and local communities. Learn more: fauna-flora.org/new-mpas
Minister announces eight new marine protected areas for São Tomé and Príncipe
Eight new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will cover approximately 93 square kilometres of marine habitat in the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, a positive first step towards the country’s commitment ...
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June 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🎉🌊 São Tomé and Príncipe announces EIGHT new Marine Protected Areas, soon to be published in the official gazette! A huge step for ocean conservation and local communities. Learn more: fauna-flora.org/new-mpas
As seen in our vice-president Sir David Attenborough's documentary Ocean, bottom trawling destroys habitats, releases carbon and threatens food security.
At this year's UN Ocean Conference, we are calling for a ban on bottom trawling in marine protected areas. 🌊 www.fauna-flora.org/explained/bo...
At this year's UN Ocean Conference, we are calling for a ban on bottom trawling in marine protected areas. 🌊 www.fauna-flora.org/explained/bo...
Bottom trawling and its impact
What is bottom trawling, why is it bad for the ocean, and how Fauna & Flora are addressing it by supporting marine protected areas.
www.fauna-flora.org
May 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
As seen in our vice-president Sir David Attenborough's documentary Ocean, bottom trawling destroys habitats, releases carbon and threatens food security.
At this year's UN Ocean Conference, we are calling for a ban on bottom trawling in marine protected areas. 🌊 www.fauna-flora.org/explained/bo...
At this year's UN Ocean Conference, we are calling for a ban on bottom trawling in marine protected areas. 🌊 www.fauna-flora.org/explained/bo...
“It doesn’t come in an envelope or hit your bank account immediately. But I guarantee you’re paying for it in some form.” Nature loss drives up costs. Protecting it isn’t just about wildlife; it’s a smart economic choice. Read our CEO, Kristian Teleki's full article: www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
Is there a hidden tax to nature’s destruction?
Nature and biodiversity often lose to economic growth projects but besides planetary consequences, destruction could cost individuals and society more.
www.weforum.org
May 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
“It doesn’t come in an envelope or hit your bank account immediately. But I guarantee you’re paying for it in some form.” Nature loss drives up costs. Protecting it isn’t just about wildlife; it’s a smart economic choice. Read our CEO, Kristian Teleki's full article: www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
A team of Malagasy conservationists supported by the Conservation Leadership Programme has found the critically endangered Belalanda chameleon – one of the world’s rarest reptiles – in a location where it has never previously been recorded. 🦎
Learn more: www.fauna-flora.org/news/conserv...
Learn more: www.fauna-flora.org/news/conserv...
Conservation award winners discover new population of rare chameleon in Madagascar
A team of Malagasy conservationists has found the critically endangered Belalanda chameleon.
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May 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A team of Malagasy conservationists supported by the Conservation Leadership Programme has found the critically endangered Belalanda chameleon – one of the world’s rarest reptiles – in a location where it has never previously been recorded. 🦎
Learn more: www.fauna-flora.org/news/conserv...
Learn more: www.fauna-flora.org/news/conserv...
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@faunaflora.bsky.social is piloting conservation actions in Guinea and Cambodia, based on community input. 🌿
Check out this interview going over new gecko species, cave use guidelines for sustainability, and partnerships to protect karst areas! 🦎 👉 bit.ly/4k30OjY
#Conservation #Biodiversity
Check out this interview going over new gecko species, cave use guidelines for sustainability, and partnerships to protect karst areas! 🦎 👉 bit.ly/4k30OjY
#Conservation #Biodiversity
May 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
@faunaflora.bsky.social is piloting conservation actions in Guinea and Cambodia, based on community input. 🌿
Check out this interview going over new gecko species, cave use guidelines for sustainability, and partnerships to protect karst areas! 🦎 👉 bit.ly/4k30OjY
#Conservation #Biodiversity
Check out this interview going over new gecko species, cave use guidelines for sustainability, and partnerships to protect karst areas! 🦎 👉 bit.ly/4k30OjY
#Conservation #Biodiversity
Thank you to Sir Stephen Fry , a proud member of Fauna & Flora’s Nature Champions Network, for speaking out so beautifully for nature in all its glory. 💚🌿
#ExtraordinaryEverything @stephenfry.bsky.social
#ExtraordinaryEverything @stephenfry.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Thank you to Sir Stephen Fry , a proud member of Fauna & Flora’s Nature Champions Network, for speaking out so beautifully for nature in all its glory. 💚🌿
#ExtraordinaryEverything @stephenfry.bsky.social
#ExtraordinaryEverything @stephenfry.bsky.social
For centuries, wolves have been cast as the villain. In truth, the delicate balance of entire ecosystems relies upon their presence. That's pretty heroic in our books! 🐺 📖
Find out if you share the grey wolf's main character energy: www.fauna-flora.org/extraordinar...
Find out if you share the grey wolf's main character energy: www.fauna-flora.org/extraordinar...
April 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
For centuries, wolves have been cast as the villain. In truth, the delicate balance of entire ecosystems relies upon their presence. That's pretty heroic in our books! 🐺 📖
Find out if you share the grey wolf's main character energy: www.fauna-flora.org/extraordinar...
Find out if you share the grey wolf's main character energy: www.fauna-flora.org/extraordinar...
If you see the extraordinary in everything, if you're in awe of the wonder of nature, if the smallest of minibeasts excites you as much as the majesty of a blue whale, you're one of us.
April 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
If you see the extraordinary in everything, if you're in awe of the wonder of nature, if the smallest of minibeasts excites you as much as the majesty of a blue whale, you're one of us.
Catch Frank Momberg, Regional Programme Development Director from our Asia Pacific team, talking about western hoolock gibbons on the Animal Sensemaker podcast from @tortoisemedia.bsky.social and On The Edge! 🔊
April 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Catch Frank Momberg, Regional Programme Development Director from our Asia Pacific team, talking about western hoolock gibbons on the Animal Sensemaker podcast from @tortoisemedia.bsky.social and On The Edge! 🔊
Exciting news from Cambodia! A team of researchers has discovered a new species of microsnail! 🐌✨
Clostophis udayaditinus uses soil-decorated shells, a technique that is thought to trap humidity and act as camouflage.
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Clostophis udayaditinus uses soil-decorated shells, a technique that is thought to trap humidity and act as camouflage.
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March 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Exciting news from Cambodia! A team of researchers has discovered a new species of microsnail! 🐌✨
Clostophis udayaditinus uses soil-decorated shells, a technique that is thought to trap humidity and act as camouflage.
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Clostophis udayaditinus uses soil-decorated shells, a technique that is thought to trap humidity and act as camouflage.
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🗞️ North Sea plastic pellets spill: a disaster that could have been avoided. 🗞️
These tiny plastic pieces, are among the largest sources of microplastic pollution worldwide, posing a severe threat to wildlife, ecosystems and the communities living locally to where they eventually wash up.
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These tiny plastic pieces, are among the largest sources of microplastic pollution worldwide, posing a severe threat to wildlife, ecosystems and the communities living locally to where they eventually wash up.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🗞️ North Sea plastic pellets spill: a disaster that could have been avoided. 🗞️
These tiny plastic pieces, are among the largest sources of microplastic pollution worldwide, posing a severe threat to wildlife, ecosystems and the communities living locally to where they eventually wash up.
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These tiny plastic pieces, are among the largest sources of microplastic pollution worldwide, posing a severe threat to wildlife, ecosystems and the communities living locally to where they eventually wash up.
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And they said conservation wasn’t glamorous! 😂
This groundbreaking study reveals a promising future for Asian elephants in Cambodia! 🐘💚
With high genetic diversity and suitable habitat, this small population has a real chance for long-term survival.
This groundbreaking study reveals a promising future for Asian elephants in Cambodia! 🐘💚
With high genetic diversity and suitable habitat, this small population has a real chance for long-term survival.
March 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
And they said conservation wasn’t glamorous! 😂
This groundbreaking study reveals a promising future for Asian elephants in Cambodia! 🐘💚
With high genetic diversity and suitable habitat, this small population has a real chance for long-term survival.
This groundbreaking study reveals a promising future for Asian elephants in Cambodia! 🐘💚
With high genetic diversity and suitable habitat, this small population has a real chance for long-term survival.
You deserve a ✨ mindful moment ✨ in nature. Take some time to breathe and soak up nature's soothing vibes.
March 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
You deserve a ✨ mindful moment ✨ in nature. Take some time to breathe and soak up nature's soothing vibes.
CHALLENGE: 🐸 Who can write the silliest caption for this South American leaf litter toad?
📸 © Jeremy Holden / Fauna & Flora
📸 © Jeremy Holden / Fauna & Flora
March 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
CHALLENGE: 🐸 Who can write the silliest caption for this South American leaf litter toad?
📸 © Jeremy Holden / Fauna & Flora
📸 © Jeremy Holden / Fauna & Flora
Great news for gibbons! 🌿
The critically endangered cao vit gibbon has shown promising signs of population development with infants being spotted during field patrols in Vietnam.
Learn more about our work to protect cao vit gibbons: www.fauna-flora.org/news/babies-...
The critically endangered cao vit gibbon has shown promising signs of population development with infants being spotted during field patrols in Vietnam.
Learn more about our work to protect cao vit gibbons: www.fauna-flora.org/news/babies-...
Babies in the treetops - Newborn cao vit gibbons spotted in Vietnam
Conservationists are celebrating an upswing in the fortunes of the critically endangered cao vit gibbon after a tiny infant was spotted during routine patrolling in the remote forests of Cao Bang, Vie...
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March 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Great news for gibbons! 🌿
The critically endangered cao vit gibbon has shown promising signs of population development with infants being spotted during field patrols in Vietnam.
Learn more about our work to protect cao vit gibbons: www.fauna-flora.org/news/babies-...
The critically endangered cao vit gibbon has shown promising signs of population development with infants being spotted during field patrols in Vietnam.
Learn more about our work to protect cao vit gibbons: www.fauna-flora.org/news/babies-...
In a world that can feel divided, nature shows us that we’re better together. 🤝 Click here: www.fauna-flora.org/explained/wi... to learn about some of nature’s most extraordinary examples of collaboration! 🦀🦇🐠🐝
Wild allies – Eight extraordinary examples of mutualism in nature
Learn about mutualism and symbiosis in nature - the fascinating ways that animals work together.
www.fauna-flora.org
March 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM
In a world that can feel divided, nature shows us that we’re better together. 🤝 Click here: www.fauna-flora.org/explained/wi... to learn about some of nature’s most extraordinary examples of collaboration! 🦀🦇🐠🐝
Antigua and Barbuda is home to some VERY charismatic birds. Which one are you relating to the most today? 🐦✨
1️⃣ Red-billed tropicbird
2️⃣ Masked booby
3️⃣ West Indian whistling duck
4️⃣ Brown booby
5️⃣ Green-throated carib
6️⃣ Magnificent frigatebird
7️⃣ Bananaquit
8️⃣ Brown booby
9️⃣ Red-footed booby
1️⃣ Red-billed tropicbird
2️⃣ Masked booby
3️⃣ West Indian whistling duck
4️⃣ Brown booby
5️⃣ Green-throated carib
6️⃣ Magnificent frigatebird
7️⃣ Bananaquit
8️⃣ Brown booby
9️⃣ Red-footed booby
February 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Antigua and Barbuda is home to some VERY charismatic birds. Which one are you relating to the most today? 🐦✨
1️⃣ Red-billed tropicbird
2️⃣ Masked booby
3️⃣ West Indian whistling duck
4️⃣ Brown booby
5️⃣ Green-throated carib
6️⃣ Magnificent frigatebird
7️⃣ Bananaquit
8️⃣ Brown booby
9️⃣ Red-footed booby
1️⃣ Red-billed tropicbird
2️⃣ Masked booby
3️⃣ West Indian whistling duck
4️⃣ Brown booby
5️⃣ Green-throated carib
6️⃣ Magnificent frigatebird
7️⃣ Bananaquit
8️⃣ Brown booby
9️⃣ Red-footed booby
Why do some animals have such misleading names? Scientists wanting to show they have a less serious side? An obsession with megafauna? ☀️ Whatever the reason, it’s a great excuse to highlight some fascinating small species with BIG names! www.fauna-flora.org/explained/si...
Six small animals with weirdly big names
Read about six species with funny and misleading names that make them sound bigger and fiercer than they are.
www.fauna-flora.org
February 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Why do some animals have such misleading names? Scientists wanting to show they have a less serious side? An obsession with megafauna? ☀️ Whatever the reason, it’s a great excuse to highlight some fascinating small species with BIG names! www.fauna-flora.org/explained/si...
Celebrating 25 years of Siamese crocodile conservation in Cambodia! 🐊
We're working to boost the wild population through community-led monitoring, anti-poaching initiatives, and a national reintroduction programme. Learn about our efforts to protect the species: www.fauna-flora.org/projects/con...
We're working to boost the wild population through community-led monitoring, anti-poaching initiatives, and a national reintroduction programme. Learn about our efforts to protect the species: www.fauna-flora.org/projects/con...
Conserving Siamese crocodiles in Cambodia
Fauna & Flora is working with the Cambodian government and local communities to safeguard the remaining wild populations of Siamese crocodiles and their habitat by creating crocodile sanctuaries prote...
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January 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Celebrating 25 years of Siamese crocodile conservation in Cambodia! 🐊
We're working to boost the wild population through community-led monitoring, anti-poaching initiatives, and a national reintroduction programme. Learn about our efforts to protect the species: www.fauna-flora.org/projects/con...
We're working to boost the wild population through community-led monitoring, anti-poaching initiatives, and a national reintroduction programme. Learn about our efforts to protect the species: www.fauna-flora.org/projects/con...
Did you manage to guess? Let us know how you did in the comments! 🔊🌳
January 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Did you manage to guess? Let us know how you did in the comments! 🔊🌳
🌳 Surviving an uphill battle: Rising temps in Pico Bonito NP are set to force tree species to shift higher in altitude, risking ecosystem collapse and impacting communities. Learn more about this study funded by Fondation Franklinia: brnw.ch/21wQ2OI #ClimateChange
Magnolias and other threatened trees feeling the heat in Honduras
Study reveals the impact of climate change on threatened tree species in Pico Bonito, the largest national park in Honduras.
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January 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🌳 Surviving an uphill battle: Rising temps in Pico Bonito NP are set to force tree species to shift higher in altitude, risking ecosystem collapse and impacting communities. Learn more about this study funded by Fondation Franklinia: brnw.ch/21wQ2OI #ClimateChange
Chimpanzee conservation is just like a complex jigsaw — every piece of the puzzle needs to fall into place. Together, with a collective of community-based organisations in western Uganda, our work to protect the endangered eastern chimpanzee involves... (1/4)
January 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Chimpanzee conservation is just like a complex jigsaw — every piece of the puzzle needs to fall into place. Together, with a collective of community-based organisations in western Uganda, our work to protect the endangered eastern chimpanzee involves... (1/4)
Congratulations to our longtime supporter, Sir Stephen Fry, for being recognised in the New Year’s honours list. Thank you, Stephen, for your dedication to saving nature. 🌿 news.sky.com/story/new-ye...
New Year Honours: Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry, Sadiq Khan and Keely Hodgkinson make this year's list
More than 1,200 people have been awarded honours in this year's list - including a host of Team GB athletes and people who campaigned on behalf of wrongfully convicted sub-postmasters.
news.sky.com
December 31, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Congratulations to our longtime supporter, Sir Stephen Fry, for being recognised in the New Year’s honours list. Thank you, Stephen, for your dedication to saving nature. 🌿 news.sky.com/story/new-ye...