An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Patricia ...

Many animal names mislead, stemming from early observations and comparisons rather than scientific accuracy. Creatures like ...

The island is home to nearly 100 species of lemur, some of the world's most impressive chameleons, over a hundred bird species that exist only there, and seven different kinds of baobab tree ...

There is more to hibernation than having a long winter’s nap, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust conservation officer .

Explore Madagascar’s unique wildlife, lush rainforests, and pristine beaches. Combine adventure and relaxation for an ...

There is more to hibernation than having a long winter’s nap, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust conservation officer Robert Morgan.

South Africa - Owls as Harbingers of Death In South Africa, owls are driven away or killed because of superstitious fears ...

‘Noctourism’ is a burgeoning trend: a 2024 Booking.com survey of people from 33 countries suggested that 62 per cent ...

Peak Wildlife Park became one of the locations for a special Christmas radio broadcast done from locations across the country ...

Lemur meat has become a discreet urban delicacy in Madagascar, with an estimated 13,000 lemurs sold annually in surveyed cities—mostly through hidden hunter-to-client channels. Peri-urban hunters run ...

Thousands of the endangered primates end up on the dinner plates of people in the upper rung of the country’s society who have money to spare. By Dina Fine Maron Lemurs are charismatic primates known ...

Findings revealed that nearly 13,000 lemurs are killed and eaten annually. Lemurs, small primates native to Madagascar known for their bushy tails and large eyes, are among the most endangered animals ...