Fauna & Flora | Saving Nature Together
Fauna & Flora is a conservation charity. Our shared purpose is to protect the diversity of life on Earth, for the survival of the planet and its people. We work closely with local conservation partners in 48 countries to save nature, together.
How does plastic pollution affect marine life? | Fauna & Flora
Macroplastics. Size: Plastics larger than 20mm Examples: Fishing gear, six-pack rings, plastic bottles Threats: Large items of plastic can capture and entangle marine mammals and fish and stop them from escaping, usually leading to starvation, injury and predator vulnerability.Discarded fishing nets can also smother and break coral reefs, preventing healthy growth.
Northern white rhino: Facts about the world's rarest rhino - Fauna …
Fauna & Flora’s rescue plan. In December 2009, with support from Fauna & Flora, the last four breeding individuals (two males and two females) were flown from the zoo to Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy in a final attempt to save the subspecies from extinction. It was hoped that a more natural environment would stimulate them to breed.
Explained: How technology can protect the world’s wildlife
Camera traps. Remote camera traps have made a huge contribution to the discovery of new, rare, secretive and elusive species. They also provide a non-intrusive means of monitoring species’ behaviour, distribution and diversity within a landscape, and help protect threatened wildlife and habitats from poaching and other illegal activities.
Okapi facts - Fauna & Flora
Where do okapis live? The okapi is found only in dense forest in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Historically, it is thought to have been present in Uganda too, but recent surveys have found no trace of the species on that side of the border.
Cambridge Conservation Initiative - Fauna & Flora
The Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) is a unique collaboration between the University of Cambridge and leading internationally-focused biodiversity conservation organisations (including Fauna & Flora), clustered in and around Cambridge, UK.
African Elephant Facts - Fauna & Flora
The African elephant is the largest living land mammal and one of the world’s most iconic animals. No one coming face to face with an African elephant in the wild could fail to be awestruck by its colossal size, raw power, magnetic presence and sheer majesty.
Hurricane Beryl appeal | Fauna & Flora
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Explained: What does biodiversity mean? | Fauna & Flora
What does ‘biodiversity’ mean? ‘Biodiversity’ means the variety and abundance of the world’s plants and animals. We refer to biodiversity on a global scale – for example when we talk about the one million species at risk of extinction – and at local level: a rainforest harbours tens of thousands of different species, making it rich in biodiversity, whereas a palm oil plantation ...
Sumatran tiger - facts about Indonesia's last tiger - Fauna & Flora
Fewer than 600 Sumatran tigers are estimated to remain in the wild. These magnificent, elusive big cats are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species due to poaching, habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.