Ian Redmond
@redmondi.bsky.social
Naturalist by birth, biologist by training, conservationist by necessity.
Drinking tusker!
Relaxed elephants enjoy clear water while pump is maintained, @Botswana.
#Xudumela is a joint initiative between @barclay_stenner Safaris & @ecoflixofficial, on the edge of the Okavango Delta.
Lots more to follow!
youtu.be/deCyKPGU5uk?...
Relaxed elephants enjoy clear water while pump is maintained, @Botswana.
#Xudumela is a joint initiative between @barclay_stenner Safaris & @ecoflixofficial, on the edge of the Okavango Delta.
Lots more to follow!
youtu.be/deCyKPGU5uk?...
Drinking tusker! Relaxed elephants enjoy clear water while pump is maintained at Xudumela, Botswana.
YouTube video by Ian Redmond
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November 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Drinking tusker!
Relaxed elephants enjoy clear water while pump is maintained, @Botswana.
#Xudumela is a joint initiative between @barclay_stenner Safaris & @ecoflixofficial, on the edge of the Okavango Delta.
Lots more to follow!
youtu.be/deCyKPGU5uk?...
Relaxed elephants enjoy clear water while pump is maintained, @Botswana.
#Xudumela is a joint initiative between @barclay_stenner Safaris & @ecoflixofficial, on the edge of the Okavango Delta.
Lots more to follow!
youtu.be/deCyKPGU5uk?...
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The Slender-billed Curlew was declared extinct in October 2025.
At #AEWAMOP9, delegates paid tribute to it, with this rare taxidermied specimen on view.
Read personal reflections and testimonies from those who searched for, studied, and cared deeply about it: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/reme...
At #AEWAMOP9, delegates paid tribute to it, with this rare taxidermied specimen on view.
Read personal reflections and testimonies from those who searched for, studied, and cared deeply about it: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/reme...
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Slender-billed Curlew was declared extinct in October 2025.
At #AEWAMOP9, delegates paid tribute to it, with this rare taxidermied specimen on view.
Read personal reflections and testimonies from those who searched for, studied, and cared deeply about it: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/reme...
At #AEWAMOP9, delegates paid tribute to it, with this rare taxidermied specimen on view.
Read personal reflections and testimonies from those who searched for, studied, and cared deeply about it: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/reme...
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At COP30 in Belém, host country Brazil formally introduced the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF). It’s an endowment-style mechanism designed to pay countries and forest stewards to keep tropical forests standing. TFFF has drawn goodwill and cautious optimism from leaders and NGOs.
Cautious optimism greets new global forest fund at COP30
At the COP30 Leaders’ Summit in Belém, host country Brazil formally introduced the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF). It’s an endowment-style mechanism designed to pay countries and forest…
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November 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
At COP30 in Belém, host country Brazil formally introduced the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF). It’s an endowment-style mechanism designed to pay countries and forest stewards to keep tropical forests standing. TFFF has drawn goodwill and cautious optimism from leaders and NGOs.
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After poisoning incidents killed ≈100 Critically Endangered Hooded Vultures, CMS & partners are working to turn the tide in The Gambia.
With authorities and local conservation teams, partners aim to strengthen local capacity to prevent & respond to wildlife poisoning: 4vultures.org/blog/interna...
With authorities and local conservation teams, partners aim to strengthen local capacity to prevent & respond to wildlife poisoning: 4vultures.org/blog/interna...
November 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
After poisoning incidents killed ≈100 Critically Endangered Hooded Vultures, CMS & partners are working to turn the tide in The Gambia.
With authorities and local conservation teams, partners aim to strengthen local capacity to prevent & respond to wildlife poisoning: 4vultures.org/blog/interna...
With authorities and local conservation teams, partners aim to strengthen local capacity to prevent & respond to wildlife poisoning: 4vultures.org/blog/interna...
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The programme for our Winter Meeting in Cardiff is now live! 🐒The programme can be downloaded from the meetings page on our website, and if you haven't got your tickets yet, you have until Friday to benefit from Early-Bird discounts!! www.psgb.org/pages/14-mee...
Meetings | Primate Society of Great Britain
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November 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The programme for our Winter Meeting in Cardiff is now live! 🐒The programme can be downloaded from the meetings page on our website, and if you haven't got your tickets yet, you have until Friday to benefit from Early-Bird discounts!! www.psgb.org/pages/14-mee...
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AEWA's new Conservation Status Report of Migratory Waterbirds (CSR9), identifies three main groups of pressures affecting AEWA-listed populations across Africa and Eurasia: biological resource use, infrastructure development, & agriculture.
Read the full report: www.unep-aewa.org/en/publicati...
Read the full report: www.unep-aewa.org/en/publicati...
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
AEWA's new Conservation Status Report of Migratory Waterbirds (CSR9), identifies three main groups of pressures affecting AEWA-listed populations across Africa and Eurasia: biological resource use, infrastructure development, & agriculture.
Read the full report: www.unep-aewa.org/en/publicati...
Read the full report: www.unep-aewa.org/en/publicati...
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LISTEN: Despite over a decade of protections, a widespread illegal trade in shark and rays persists.
This underscores the importance of the upcoming #CITESCOP20 meeting, where governments have the opportunity to take stronger action.
🌏 🔊 apple.co/4nShUmo
This underscores the importance of the upcoming #CITESCOP20 meeting, where governments have the opportunity to take stronger action.
🌏 🔊 apple.co/4nShUmo
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
LISTEN: Despite over a decade of protections, a widespread illegal trade in shark and rays persists.
This underscores the importance of the upcoming #CITESCOP20 meeting, where governments have the opportunity to take stronger action.
🌏 🔊 apple.co/4nShUmo
This underscores the importance of the upcoming #CITESCOP20 meeting, where governments have the opportunity to take stronger action.
🌏 🔊 apple.co/4nShUmo
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External Primate Research Opportunity 📢 Fixed-term (8 months) Research Assistant post in primate behaviour. The post will support a range of projects in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Social Interactions at Nottingham Trent University.
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
External Primate Research Opportunity 📢 Fixed-term (8 months) Research Assistant post in primate behaviour. The post will support a range of projects in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Social Interactions at Nottingham Trent University.
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In new podcast, CMS ExecSec Amy Fraenkel discusses urgent threats facing migratory animals, successful cross-border conservation efforts & need for international cooperation & ecological connectivity to safeguard migratory wildlife.
Listen now unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/e/nature-kno...
Listen now unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/e/nature-kno...
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
In new podcast, CMS ExecSec Amy Fraenkel discusses urgent threats facing migratory animals, successful cross-border conservation efforts & need for international cooperation & ecological connectivity to safeguard migratory wildlife.
Listen now unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/e/nature-kno...
Listen now unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/e/nature-kno...
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Love elephants?
Love fantastic speakers?
Then come to the @oxon-mammal-group.bsky.social seminar, Mon Nov 10, 7pm at @morethanadodo.bsky.social.
@redmondi.bsky.social will talk about elephants, biodiversity and climate change - don't miss it.
🧪 🐘 #oxford
Love fantastic speakers?
Then come to the @oxon-mammal-group.bsky.social seminar, Mon Nov 10, 7pm at @morethanadodo.bsky.social.
@redmondi.bsky.social will talk about elephants, biodiversity and climate change - don't miss it.
🧪 🐘 #oxford
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Love elephants?
Love fantastic speakers?
Then come to the @oxon-mammal-group.bsky.social seminar, Mon Nov 10, 7pm at @morethanadodo.bsky.social.
@redmondi.bsky.social will talk about elephants, biodiversity and climate change - don't miss it.
🧪 🐘 #oxford
Love fantastic speakers?
Then come to the @oxon-mammal-group.bsky.social seminar, Mon Nov 10, 7pm at @morethanadodo.bsky.social.
@redmondi.bsky.social will talk about elephants, biodiversity and climate change - don't miss it.
🧪 🐘 #oxford
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"A new analysis shows a continent-wide collapse in the animal 'power' that drives nutrient cycling, seed dispersal, and other life-support functions in Africa. This collapse raises risks for biodiversity and the people who depend on it." 🌏 www.earth.com/news/africas...
Africa's natural wildlife 'power' has nearly collapsed
Scientists warn that losing Africa’s large animals is draining ecosystem energy and reshaping the continent’s biodiversity.
www.earth.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
"A new analysis shows a continent-wide collapse in the animal 'power' that drives nutrient cycling, seed dispersal, and other life-support functions in Africa. This collapse raises risks for biodiversity and the people who depend on it." 🌏 www.earth.com/news/africas...
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Excited to unveil official #CMSCOP15 logo & slogan!
“Connecting Nature to Sustain Life” highlights role of ecological connectivity in conserving ecosystems supporting migratory species & human well-being, while Brazil-shaped logo celebrates country’s rich biodiversity: www.cms.int/news/2025028...
“Connecting Nature to Sustain Life” highlights role of ecological connectivity in conserving ecosystems supporting migratory species & human well-being, while Brazil-shaped logo celebrates country’s rich biodiversity: www.cms.int/news/2025028...
November 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Excited to unveil official #CMSCOP15 logo & slogan!
“Connecting Nature to Sustain Life” highlights role of ecological connectivity in conserving ecosystems supporting migratory species & human well-being, while Brazil-shaped logo celebrates country’s rich biodiversity: www.cms.int/news/2025028...
“Connecting Nature to Sustain Life” highlights role of ecological connectivity in conserving ecosystems supporting migratory species & human well-being, while Brazil-shaped logo celebrates country’s rich biodiversity: www.cms.int/news/2025028...
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A study comparing media coverage and internet searches related to recent climate & biodiversity COPs reveals that the biodiversity COP received far less attention.⏳
Both crises are interlinked & best addressed together.
More w/ Nature Portfolio : https://www.nature.com/articles/s44185-025-00082-w
Both crises are interlinked & best addressed together.
More w/ Nature Portfolio : https://www.nature.com/articles/s44185-025-00082-w
Media coverage of biodiversity falls short compared to climate change and popular culture - npj Biodiversity
We compared global media coverage and internet search interest in COP15—which resulted in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework—with COP27, a climate-focused conference, and the popular American singer Taylor Swift. Despite the critical environmental and societal implications of biodiversity loss, COP15 received significantly less attention, even in highly biodiverse countries. Addressing this attention shortfall will be crucial for building the awareness and advocacy needed to achieve global biodiversity goals.
www.nature.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A study comparing media coverage and internet searches related to recent climate & biodiversity COPs reveals that the biodiversity COP received far less attention.⏳
Both crises are interlinked & best addressed together.
More w/ Nature Portfolio : https://www.nature.com/articles/s44185-025-00082-w
Both crises are interlinked & best addressed together.
More w/ Nature Portfolio : https://www.nature.com/articles/s44185-025-00082-w
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Illegal killing of birds (IKB) is still one of the major threats to migratory birds, putting pressure on vulnerable species and undermining conservation progress. 🐦
CMS MIKT Task Force is carrying out a regional survey to gather insights to help reduce IKB. 📋
Learn more: www.cms.int/taskforce/mikt
CMS MIKT Task Force is carrying out a regional survey to gather insights to help reduce IKB. 📋
Learn more: www.cms.int/taskforce/mikt
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Illegal killing of birds (IKB) is still one of the major threats to migratory birds, putting pressure on vulnerable species and undermining conservation progress. 🐦
CMS MIKT Task Force is carrying out a regional survey to gather insights to help reduce IKB. 📋
Learn more: www.cms.int/taskforce/mikt
CMS MIKT Task Force is carrying out a regional survey to gather insights to help reduce IKB. 📋
Learn more: www.cms.int/taskforce/mikt
Further evidence that conserving wild animals is not just 'nice' but is essential for the role they play in providing ecosystem services that sustain us all... now we just need to work out a system to pay for those services, thereby bridging the biodiversity funding gap
www.earth.com/news/africas...
www.earth.com/news/africas...
Africa's natural wildlife 'power' has nearly collapsed
Scientists warn that losing Africa’s large animals is draining ecosystem energy and reshaping the continent’s biodiversity.
www.earth.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Further evidence that conserving wild animals is not just 'nice' but is essential for the role they play in providing ecosystem services that sustain us all... now we just need to work out a system to pay for those services, thereby bridging the biodiversity funding gap
www.earth.com/news/africas...
www.earth.com/news/africas...
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Coming up in less than a week: 9th Edition of the AEWA Conservation Status REPORT (CSR9).
For the first time, AEWA’s flagship report goes beyond tracking population trends to examine what drives changes, identifying key threats to migratory waterbirds and actions needed to address them. Stay tuned!
For the first time, AEWA’s flagship report goes beyond tracking population trends to examine what drives changes, identifying key threats to migratory waterbirds and actions needed to address them. Stay tuned!
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Coming up in less than a week: 9th Edition of the AEWA Conservation Status REPORT (CSR9).
For the first time, AEWA’s flagship report goes beyond tracking population trends to examine what drives changes, identifying key threats to migratory waterbirds and actions needed to address them. Stay tuned!
For the first time, AEWA’s flagship report goes beyond tracking population trends to examine what drives changes, identifying key threats to migratory waterbirds and actions needed to address them. Stay tuned!
Given that it is Halloween and recognising the ecosystem services provided by bats, here's something for the kids from Ecoflix: watch.ecoflix.com/videos/how-t...
How The World Works - Bat Crazy - How The World Works - Ecoflix | Empowering Change
This episode takes young viewers on an engaging, fact-filled animated adventure that uncovers the real story behind the mysterious bats we see at Halloween. While legends paint them as eerie and stran...
watch.ecoflix.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Given that it is Halloween and recognising the ecosystem services provided by bats, here's something for the kids from Ecoflix: watch.ecoflix.com/videos/how-t...
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Nice review of the new @ecoflixofficial series for kids, #HowtheWorldWorks - recommended for #parents and #teachers trying to answer the kind of questions kids love to ask...
Why is the sky blue?
Why do bees matter?
Why do bats frighten us at #Halloween?
happyeconews.com/ecoflix-educ...
Why is the sky blue?
Why do bees matter?
Why do bats frighten us at #Halloween?
happyeconews.com/ecoflix-educ...
The Power of Educational Nature Shows for Children: Ecoflix's New Animated Series | Happy Eco News
Educational nature shows for children are expanding with Ecoflix's new animated series "How the World Works." The show answers common questions children have about science and nature through engaging ...
happyeconews.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Nice review of the new @ecoflixofficial series for kids, #HowtheWorldWorks - recommended for #parents and #teachers trying to answer the kind of questions kids love to ask...
Why is the sky blue?
Why do bees matter?
Why do bats frighten us at #Halloween?
happyeconews.com/ecoflix-educ...
Why is the sky blue?
Why do bees matter?
Why do bats frighten us at #Halloween?
happyeconews.com/ecoflix-educ...
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What to expect at #AEWAMOP9?
The 9th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) will address a range of conservation priorities for migratory waterbirds and their habitats in Africa and Eurasia.
Learn more: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/aewa...
The 9th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) will address a range of conservation priorities for migratory waterbirds and their habitats in Africa and Eurasia.
Learn more: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/aewa...
October 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What to expect at #AEWAMOP9?
The 9th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) will address a range of conservation priorities for migratory waterbirds and their habitats in Africa and Eurasia.
Learn more: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/aewa...
The 9th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) will address a range of conservation priorities for migratory waterbirds and their habitats in Africa and Eurasia.
Learn more: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/aewa...
Nice review of the new @ecoflixofficial series for kids, #HowtheWorldWorks - recommended for #parents and #teachers trying to answer the kind of questions kids love to ask...
Why is the sky blue?
Why do bees matter?
Why do bats frighten us at #Halloween?
happyeconews.com/ecoflix-educ...
Why is the sky blue?
Why do bees matter?
Why do bats frighten us at #Halloween?
happyeconews.com/ecoflix-educ...
The Power of Educational Nature Shows for Children: Ecoflix's New Animated Series | Happy Eco News
Educational nature shows for children are expanding with Ecoflix's new animated series "How the World Works." The show answers common questions children have about science and nature through engaging ...
happyeconews.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Nice review of the new @ecoflixofficial series for kids, #HowtheWorldWorks - recommended for #parents and #teachers trying to answer the kind of questions kids love to ask...
Why is the sky blue?
Why do bees matter?
Why do bats frighten us at #Halloween?
happyeconews.com/ecoflix-educ...
Why is the sky blue?
Why do bees matter?
Why do bats frighten us at #Halloween?
happyeconews.com/ecoflix-educ...
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Put this #Ecoflix film about Baby Bani and #WildlifeSOS efforts on her behalf on your #film list. #elephants
March 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Put this #Ecoflix film about Baby Bani and #WildlifeSOS efforts on her behalf on your #film list. #elephants
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Disney+ has cancelled free speech this week - deleted my Disney app immediately. There is a whole universe of independent and arthouse films out there anyway...right now the non-profit Ecoflix offers one month free streaming! watch.ecoflix.com/wildlife-con...
Wildlife Conservation Film Festival 2025 - Ecoflix | Empowering Change
The Wildlife Conservation Film Festival (WCFF) is a global film festival that showcases and supports independent films dedicated to the protection of wildlife and the conservation of Earth’s biodivers...
watch.ecoflix.com
September 21, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Disney+ has cancelled free speech this week - deleted my Disney app immediately. There is a whole universe of independent and arthouse films out there anyway...right now the non-profit Ecoflix offers one month free streaming! watch.ecoflix.com/wildlife-con...
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The Eastern Red Bat’s (Lasiurus borealis) main threat wind energy, accounting for 38% of deaths. 🦇
With current death-rates, models predict the North American population will decrease 90% in 50 years. 📉
This underscores the importance of listing it on CMS Appendix II: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...
With current death-rates, models predict the North American population will decrease 90% in 50 years. 📉
This underscores the importance of listing it on CMS Appendix II: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...
October 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The Eastern Red Bat’s (Lasiurus borealis) main threat wind energy, accounting for 38% of deaths. 🦇
With current death-rates, models predict the North American population will decrease 90% in 50 years. 📉
This underscores the importance of listing it on CMS Appendix II: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...
With current death-rates, models predict the North American population will decrease 90% in 50 years. 📉
This underscores the importance of listing it on CMS Appendix II: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...
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The first assessment in 25+ years on the global status of dugongs is out! 📘
Across their range, dugongs are secure in Australia & Arabian Gulf, but prospects are precarious in East Asia & Africa or even extinct. 🌊
Video overview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qhs...
Report: www.cms.int/news/global-...
Across their range, dugongs are secure in Australia & Arabian Gulf, but prospects are precarious in East Asia & Africa or even extinct. 🌊
Video overview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qhs...
Report: www.cms.int/news/global-...
October 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The first assessment in 25+ years on the global status of dugongs is out! 📘
Across their range, dugongs are secure in Australia & Arabian Gulf, but prospects are precarious in East Asia & Africa or even extinct. 🌊
Video overview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qhs...
Report: www.cms.int/news/global-...
Across their range, dugongs are secure in Australia & Arabian Gulf, but prospects are precarious in East Asia & Africa or even extinct. 🌊
Video overview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qhs...
Report: www.cms.int/news/global-...
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First post here.
I’ll unpack our new paper @science.org highlighting the loss of old animals and calling for ‘longevity conservation’
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
I’ll unpack our new paper @science.org highlighting the loss of old animals and calling for ‘longevity conservation’
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Loss of Earth’s old, wise, and large animals
Earth’s old animals are in decline. Despite this, emerging research is revealing the vital contributions of older individuals to cultural transmission, population dynamics, and ecosystem processes and...
www.science.org
November 24, 2024 at 6:43 AM
First post here.
I’ll unpack our new paper @science.org highlighting the loss of old animals and calling for ‘longevity conservation’
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
I’ll unpack our new paper @science.org highlighting the loss of old animals and calling for ‘longevity conservation’
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...