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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Turtles have survived for over 200 million years. Now, many may not survive the next few decades. They've outlived the dinosaurs. They’ve weathered ice ages and shifting continents. But today, it's human activity that's pushing many of them to the brink. #WorldTurtleDay 🧵1/5

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Imagine a world without bees. No apples. No almonds. No coffee. Could we survive? Bees are tiny, but their role in our world is massive. One-third of the food we eat depends on pollinators like them. #WorldBeeDay 🧵 1/4

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Leopards live across more than 20 countries, but in some places, they’re almost extinct. Can you guess which? Russia and China - Amur Leopard 🔴 (Critically Endangered) – The rarest big cat in the world, with fewer than 100 individuals remaining in the wild. 🧵 Continues 1/6

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Koalas could be extinct in parts of Australia by 2050. How did it get this bad? #WorldKoalaDay is a reminder that these cuddly icons are in real trouble. In some parts of Australia, koala numbers have dropped by over 60% in just two decades. 🧵 Continues below: 1 of 5

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

What happens when locals lead conservation? Chumbe Island shows it can save a reef, rebuild fish stocks and inspire change. Once a heavily fished area off the coast of Zanzibar, Chumbe is now home to one of the most pristine coral reefs in the world.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

From Coconut Fields to Sky Cathedral In the 1960s, Bird Island was in crisis. Introduced predators had ravaged seabird colonies and coconut plantations had replaced native habitat. Decades of dedicated conservation turned the tide.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

🦇 Bats aren't vampires, but their survival story needs your attention! With over 1,400 bat species worldwide, many face serious threats to their survival. Each species faces unique challenges, from habitat loss to specific diseases. #BatAppreciationDay 🧵 1/4

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

The ocean holds more life than we’ll ever see, but even the unseen is under threat. This year alone, millions of aquatic animals have been affected by pollution, industrial spills, and ecosystem collapse. #WorldAquaticAnimalDay

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Birds are everywhere, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe. More than 1 in 8 bird species worldwide are threatened with extinction. Habitat loss, invasive species and human impact are pushing many to the edge. #InternationalBirdDay

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Sailors once mistook manatees for mermaids. After months at sea, they thought these gentle creatures were mystical sea maidens. In reality, manatees are more closely related to elephants than to whales or dolphins! Let’s look at the various species. #ManateeAppreciationDay

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Nepal’s tiger population has nearly tripled (from 121 in 2009 to 355 in 2022) making it a global conservation success. But with that success comes a new challenge: space.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Bears are often misunderstood. From hibernation to diet, many things we think we know about them aren’t true. 🐻 Myth: All bears hibernate ✅ Reality: Only some bear species hibernate fully. Sun bears, sloth bears and pandas don’t hibernate at all! #WorldBearDay

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Seals may seem abundant, but some species are on the brink of extinction. Four seal species are now Endangered or worse, with populations shrinking due to habitat loss, pollution and human activity. Some have fewer than 1,000 left in the wild 🦭 #InternationalSealDay

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Frogs are disappearing faster than most people realise. Over 40% of amphibians are at risk of extinction! There are 7,400+ frog species but 549 are critically endangered. Many more are vulnerable and some may have vanished before they were even discovered. 🐸

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Rare black wolves have been spotted in Poland's forests, a testament to successful conservation efforts. Once nearly extinct in the 1950s, Poland's wolf population has rebounded, now numbering between 2,500 to 3,000. buff.ly/hvDDDTY

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Pair of rare black wolves caught on camera in Poland

Two rare black wolves, likely siblings, have been spotted on camera crossing a stream in a Polish forest. The unusual sighting, captured last year, has promp...

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

#NationalPandaDay isn’t just about celebrating how adorable pandas are, it’s about ensuring they stay in the wild. In the 1980s, fewer than 1,100 pandas remained. Thanks to conservation efforts, their numbers have nearly doubled, but they still face serious threats. 🐼

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Can a film inspire change? The Wild & Scenic Film Festival proves that storytelling is a powerful tool for conservation and activism. Discover films that will move, challenge and motivate you. #WildScenicFilmFest buff.ly/V5WkPmA buff.ly/WzGvrnd

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2025 Wild & Scenic Film Festival Trailer

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival has unveiled their 2025 video trailer highlighting some of their full lineup of over 100 environmental and adventure films, t...

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Once on the brink of extinction, black-footed ferrets have made a remarkable comeback, thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. Captive breeding programs, reintroduction initiatives, and even cloning have played pivotal roles in their resurgence.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

🐾 Record-Breaking Seal Count at South Walney, UK! 🦭 A record 563 grey seals were counted at South Walney Nature Reserve this season, continuing a steady increase from 518 in 2021, 483 in 2019, and 360 in 2018. This thriving colony highlights the impact of conservation efforts.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

What if captive-born macaws could learn to thrive in the wild? In São Paulo, a groundbreaking free-flight training program has helped blue-and-yellow macaws master survival skills before release.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

What happens when a private reserve removes its borders with Kruger National Park? Thornybush has officially joined the Greater Kruger, opening 14,500 hectares of wilderness for free wildlife movement. buff.ly/Cei1ms5

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

📍 3,000 acres of protected land 🐾 1.5 lakh rescued animals cared for 🦁 Home to 2,000+ species 🔬 Advanced medical facilities, including MRI & CT scans India’s commitment to wildlife conservation takes a huge step forward! buff.ly/i8PfCkX #VantaraForWildlife

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and visited Vantara in Gujarat

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Over 42,000 species are at risk of extinction. That’s not a prediction - it’s happening right now! From tigers to sea turtles, species are disappearing at a rate 100 to 1,000 times faster than nature intended. What would the world look like without them? #WorldWildlifeDay

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Polar bears are one of the most recognisable animals on Earth, but do you know how many are left in the wild? Take a guess: Is it tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or fewer than 10,000? Answer below in 🧵 #InternationalPolarBearDay

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

From ‘Ugly’ Pest to Local Icon: How One Woman Led 20,000 People to Save a Species! Once seen as a bad omen, the Greater Adjutant Stork was on the brink of disappearing in Assam, India. Locals destroyed nests, its habitat shrank. But one woman changed everything.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Imagine trying to find one of the world's rarest animals in a massive lake or river. That's the challenge scientists faced with the Swinhoe's Softshell turtle. Now, they have a game-changer: a portable eDNA test.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

"Gris-gris," traditional talismans believed to offer protection and power, are contributing to the decline of Senegal's critically endangered lions. Crafted from animal skins, including those of lions, these amulets are deeply embedded in local culture. buff.ly/3EMiEbS

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Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa

The illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing in Senegal and threatening the lion's survival across West Africa.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

It's been over a century since the South American tapir was seen in the wild; back then, typewriters were the pinnacle of office technology. Now, in a remarkable turn of events, this elusive mammal has been spotted in Brazil's Atlantic Forest for the first time since 1914.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Wildlife tourism should protect, not exploit. But how do you know if a sanctuary is truly ethical? Many claim to rescue animals but behind the scenes, they breed for profit, force unnatural interactions, or keep animals in poor conditions.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Whales are the largest animals to live on Earth, but even they aren’t big enough to escape extinction. People think whaling is their biggest threat, but today the greatest dangers come from ship strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, plastic pollution and habitat destruction. 🧵

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Pangolins: part armadillo, part pinecone. These shy, scaly mammals are the world's most trafficked, hunted for their scales and meat. All 8 species are at risk. Learn why and who's fighting the trade. 🧵 #WorldPangolinDay

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Most people think of hippos as giant, water-loving grazers, but did you know they’re considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa? They can outrun a human, crush a boat and are responsible for more fatalities than lions. 🧵 Continues below

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Bonobos are one of our closest relatives, yet many people have never heard of them. Unlike chimpanzees, they live in female-led groups where cooperation matters more than conflict. But their future is uncertain. They are Endangered with a decreasing population. Continue thread

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

From drone operations and elephant collaring to community outreach and research, the Mara Elephant Project's January report showcases the diverse range of conservation efforts happening in the Greater Mara Ecosystem. They even helped treat injured wildlife! Dive into the report.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Nearly 20,000 animals rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking! 🐾🌍 In a major global operation, authorities have cracked down on wildlife crime, securing a brighter future for countless endangered species. 1/2

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

While #Santorini is being evacuated, it’s not just people struggling to leave. Strays cared for by Sterila Santorini Cats and Santorini Animal Welfare Association have no easy way off the island. These orgs are working tirelessly to protect and relocate animals left behind

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Encouraging news from Australia! For the first time, scientists have created kangaroo embryos using IVF, opening new opportunities to help endangered marsupials. “We worked very hard for 20, nearly 30, years to do IVF in any Australian marsupial without real success” ... until now. 1/4

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

We all know zebras for their iconic stripes and where they roam, but here’s a question: How many zebra species are there? Hint: It’s more than one. If you already know, can you name which species is Endangered? Let’s see if you’re right—find out below. #InternationalZebraDay

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Did you know what the world’s rarest goose is? It’s the nēnē, also known as the Hawaiian goose and it’s Hawaii’s state bird. In the 1950s, the nēnē was on the brink of extinction, with its population plummeting from around 25,000 birds to just 30. Continue thread below.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Did you know there’s a place in Zambia that’s redefining what wildlife conservation can look like? The Simalaha Community Conservancy isn’t just protecting animals—it’s creating a thriving environment for both wildlife and people.

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Simalaha Community Conservancy - Peace Parks Foundation

In 2012, the senior leadership of the two chiefdoms agreed that their land be developed as a wildlife conservancy, to allow for conservation of the area and viable natural resource management, but…

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Could local communities actually outperform national parks in protecting wildlife? In Kenya, over 230 community-run conservancies now cover 16% of the country, helping elephants, lions, and giraffes flourish while boosting local economies. This makes for an interesting read

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Can communities living side by side with wildlife beat Africa’s national parks at conservation?

Across the continent, millions of hectares of land are being used and run by local people coexisting with wildlife in spaces where both can thrive

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Back from the brink of extinction: the Brush-tailed Bettong is bouncing back! This small, hopping marsupial is thriving again thanks to dedicated conservation efforts—like restoring habitats and controlling predators. #ConservationSuccess

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Big news: Jaguars are back in Argentina’s Iberá wetlands after 70 years! This rewilding project didn’t just restore a species—it’s restoring balance to the whole ecosystem.

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Wilidlife-Beacon @wildlife-beacon.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Did you know? The European bison, once extinct in the wild, has made a comeback in Europe. Thanks to extensive conservation efforts, their numbers have increased, and they have been reintroduced into their natural habitats, contributing to biodiversity and ecosystem health.

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