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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.
Catch up with our stars of 2025✨
At the beginning of this year, we revealed our ‘ten species to watch’ — animals and plants in urgent need of conservation action. So, how are they doing now?
Find out: https://www.fauna-flora.org/news/where-are-they-now-catching-up-with-our-2025-species-to-watch/
At the beginning of this year, we revealed our ‘ten species to watch’ — animals and plants in urgent need of conservation action. So, how are they doing now?
Find out: https://www.fauna-flora.org/news/where-are-they-now-catching-up-with-our-2025-species-to-watch/
December 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Catch up with our stars of 2025✨
At the beginning of this year, we revealed our ‘ten species to watch’ — animals and plants in urgent need of conservation action. So, how are they doing now?
Find out: https://www.fauna-flora.org/news/where-are-they-now-catching-up-with-our-2025-species-to-watch/
At the beginning of this year, we revealed our ‘ten species to watch’ — animals and plants in urgent need of conservation action. So, how are they doing now?
Find out: https://www.fauna-flora.org/news/where-are-they-now-catching-up-with-our-2025-species-to-watch/
A hopeful future won't happen on its own, it's something we have to build.
This is real change made possible by real people and it's just a peek at our impact in 2025. Imagine everything we'll accomplish in 2026 🤩.
This is real change made possible by real people and it's just a peek at our impact in 2025. Imagine everything we'll accomplish in 2026 🤩.
December 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A hopeful future won't happen on its own, it's something we have to build.
This is real change made possible by real people and it's just a peek at our impact in 2025. Imagine everything we'll accomplish in 2026 🤩.
This is real change made possible by real people and it's just a peek at our impact in 2025. Imagine everything we'll accomplish in 2026 🤩.
A hopeful future won't happen on its own, it's something we have to build.
This is real change made possible by real people and it's just a peek at our impact in 2025. Imagine everything we'll accomplish in 2026 🤩.
This is real change made possible by real people and it's just a peek at our impact in 2025. Imagine everything we'll accomplish in 2026 🤩.
December 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A hopeful future won't happen on its own, it's something we have to build.
This is real change made possible by real people and it's just a peek at our impact in 2025. Imagine everything we'll accomplish in 2026 🤩.
This is real change made possible by real people and it's just a peek at our impact in 2025. Imagine everything we'll accomplish in 2026 🤩.
The cao vit gibbon clings to existence in a small area of fragmented forest on the border between Vietnam and China.
The Last Call, a film by filmmaker Ryan Deboodt and the Fauna & Flora Vietnam team, premieres on 16th December on YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/wKk7mBJ_1T8
The Last Call, a film by filmmaker Ryan Deboodt and the Fauna & Flora Vietnam team, premieres on 16th December on YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/wKk7mBJ_1T8
December 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The cao vit gibbon clings to existence in a small area of fragmented forest on the border between Vietnam and China.
The Last Call, a film by filmmaker Ryan Deboodt and the Fauna & Flora Vietnam team, premieres on 16th December on YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/wKk7mBJ_1T8
The Last Call, a film by filmmaker Ryan Deboodt and the Fauna & Flora Vietnam team, premieres on 16th December on YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/wKk7mBJ_1T8
We are proud to introduce our brand new Nature Champions Network ambassador, Dr Elodie Freymann! 🎉✨
Elodie is a primatologist, anthropologist and scientific storyteller whose research is revealing the remarkable relationships between wild animals and the medicinal plants they depend on.
Elodie is a primatologist, anthropologist and scientific storyteller whose research is revealing the remarkable relationships between wild animals and the medicinal plants they depend on.
December 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We are proud to introduce our brand new Nature Champions Network ambassador, Dr Elodie Freymann! 🎉✨
Elodie is a primatologist, anthropologist and scientific storyteller whose research is revealing the remarkable relationships between wild animals and the medicinal plants they depend on.
Elodie is a primatologist, anthropologist and scientific storyteller whose research is revealing the remarkable relationships between wild animals and the medicinal plants they depend on.
Leaping into December like this red-headed icon ✨❄️
📌 Red squirrel caught on camera trap in Romania.
© Dr. Bethany Smith / Nottingham Trent University / Fauna & Flora
📌 Red squirrel caught on camera trap in Romania.
© Dr. Bethany Smith / Nottingham Trent University / Fauna & Flora
December 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Leaping into December like this red-headed icon ✨❄️
📌 Red squirrel caught on camera trap in Romania.
© Dr. Bethany Smith / Nottingham Trent University / Fauna & Flora
📌 Red squirrel caught on camera trap in Romania.
© Dr. Bethany Smith / Nottingham Trent University / Fauna & Flora
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.
www.fauna-flora.org
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...
www.fauna-flora.org
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