Ibadan Malimbe- The Endangered Songbird originally from Ibadan
Every November, the international Bird festival celebrates birds. This year's event focuses on creating awareness about an extremely rare songbird, The Ibadan Malimbe at IITA.The bird is only found ne...
13 Jan 23min
Enhancing Wildlife Protection Laws in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s current wildlife law is old and inconsistent with international standards. Besides, it has weak penalties and provides little or no deterrence for wildlife criminals. This story will examine...
9 Dec 202525min
World Vulture Day: Why Are Vultures Vanishing in Nigeria?
Vulture populations on the African continent have plummeted catastrophically over the last 50 years,with some species declining by as much as 97%. Seven of the eleven African vulture species are at ri...
25 Sep 202521min
World Rangers Day
July 31 is World Ranger Day, which honors the dedication and crucial work rangers do daily around theglobe. The day offers an opportunity to commemorate Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty a...
30 Aug 202521min
World Zoonosis Day - Protecting humans from zoonotic diseases
Every July, the world observes World Zoonoses Day, a special day to create awareness about diseases that originate in animals and can be transmitted to humans. It is estimated that 60% of infectious d...
21 Juli 202526min
World Parrots Day - Why are parrots disappearing?
Parrots are among the world's most intelligent and traded wildlife species. In Nigeria, they are affectedby habitat loss, a bustling pet trade online, and wildlife markets for their parts. Their f...
12 Juni 202530min
International Turtle Day: Protecting Nigeria’s Sea Turtles from Extinction
Nigeria’s coastal waters are home to five species of sea turtles, including the critically endangeredHawksbill and Leatherback turtles. Yet, they face severe threats from poaching, plastic pollution, ...
26 Maj 202530min
International Bat Appreciation Day: The Role of Bats in Nigeria’s Ecosystem
Bats play a crucial role in pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control; however, they are oftenmisunderstood and persecuted because of superstitions and fears. In Nigeria, bats are frequentlyhunted...
28 Apr 202531min
