Climate and extinction crises move too slowly for us to pay attention – here’s the answer

It seems we are having a hard time paying sufficient attention to the climate and extinction crises. This is because the causes for the most part move slowly, without the flashy drama that can focu…

Mainland serow Asia

The Mainland Serow is a forest dwelling mammal, and inhabits mountain slopes with rugged steep hills and rocky places from 100 m to 4,000 m They also inhabit...

Goliath Frog Conraua goliath

Goliath Frogs are the largest frog in the world and can grow as large as a domestic cat. These muscle-bound #amphibians lift heavy rocks to build nests and protect their young. They face extinction…

Philippine Sailfin Lizard Hydrosaurus pustulatus

Stunning bright coloured Philippine sailfin lizards are becoming more and more rare from palm oil deforestation across their range in #WestPapua #Philippines and eastern #Indonesia. They are also t…

Pied Tamarin Saguinus bicolor

The Pied Tamarin lives in primary forests and in small fragments of secondary forests. In primary forests like Reserva Ducke the density is lower than in small fragments (Gordo 2012). They eat frui…

Philippine Sailfin Lizard Hydrosaurus pustulatus - colourful dinosaurs of #Papua

Stunning bright coloured Philippine sailfin #lizards are becoming more and more rare from palm oil deforestation across their range in #WestPapua #Philippine...

Bornean Pygmy Elephant Elephas maximus borneensis - - Asia

The #Borneo Pygmy #Elephant is a diminuitive subspecies of the Asian Elephant. These gentle and compact elephants are critically endangered due mainly to #pa...

Goliath Frog Conraua goliath

Goliath Frogs are the largest frog in the world and can grow as large as a domestic cat. These muscle-bound #amphibians lift heavy rocks to build nests and protect their young. They face extinction…

Reptiles: why one in five species face extinction. Here’s how you can help them

#Reptiles are fascinating creatures who are sadly feared, misunderstood and persecuted by humans. It’s time we stand up for #lizards #snakes #crocodiles #turtles, here’s how #Boycottpal…

200,000 Hectares of Oil Palm Plantations to Be Converted Into Forests, Indonesia’s Government Says

Indonesia, the top producer and exporter of palm oil globally, said 494,210 acres of palm oil plantations will be replaced with forests.

Huon Tree Kangaroo Dendrolagus matschiei - Papua New Guinea

Adorable creatures with a teddy-like face and simian looking tail, Huon Tree #Kangaroos live in #Papua #NewGuinea. They are classified as endangered due to o...

Goliath Frog Conraua goliath - Africa

Goliath #Frogs are the largest frog in the world and can grow as large as a domestic cat. These muscle-bound #amphibians lift heavy rocks to build nests and ...

Peruvan Yellow Tailed Woolly Monkey - South America

The Peruvian Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkeys are social and active during daylight hours, living in groups with a dominant male, mature males and females, and y...

What is Halloween’s most terrifying tale? Palm oil greenwashing and ecocide contained in your favourite treats!

This #Halloween, as you revel in the spooky tales and creepy costumes, remember that the most terrifying tale of all isn’t enjoyable folklore—it’s the horrifying truth about #palmoil. T…

Eyewitness by Craig Jones: A mother and baby orangutan are rescued from an RSPO palm oil plantation in Sumatra

Craig Jones: Eyewitness Wildlife Photographer and Conservationist Bio: Craig Jones One of Britain’s finest wildlife photographers, Craig Jones is also one of the most humble and down-to-earth guys …

Child labour, forced labour and debt bondage are still a reality – even for ‘sustainable’ palm oil

According to a new report from the Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) at the International Labour Organization (ILO). About 80% of the world’s poor live in rural areas where they face a …

Stop the fires!

Nestlé and P&G: Stop setting Indonesia’s rainforests on fire

Siamang Symphalangus syndactylus

Siamang Symphalangus syndactylus Endangered Indonesia, Thailand, Sumatra The Siamang lives in primary and secondary semi-deciduous and tropical evergreen forest. All levels of the canopy are used, …

What is Halloween’s most terrifying tale? Palm oil greenwashing and ecocide in your treats!

This #Halloween, as you revel in the spooky tales and creepy costumes, remember that the most terrifying tale of all isn't enjoyable folklore—it's the horrif...

What is Halloween’s most terrifying tale? Palm oil greenwashing and ecocide contained in your favourite treats!

This #Halloween, as you revel in the spooky tales and creepy costumes, remember that the most terrifying tale of all isn’t enjoyable folklore—it’s the horrifying truth about #palmoil. T…

Nua-Celtic Manifesto - ncm@zotum.net

Vogelkop Superb Bird of Paradise Lophorina superba

Male superb-bird’s-of-paradise are the dramatic actors of New Guinea’s rainforest. They use their lush, multicoloured plumage to change shape in an elaborate dancing courtship display t…

Superb Bird of Paradise Lophorina superba - #WestPapua #PapuaNewGuinea

Male superb-bird's-of-paradise are the dramatic actors of New Guinea's rainforest. They use their lush, multicoloured plumage to change shape in an elaborate...

African Manatee Trichechus senegalensis

In the folklore of West Africa, there’s a fascinating character called Maame Water, believed to be a goddess of the sea, she symbolises wealth and beauty. Maame Water is none other than the A…

African Manatee Trichechus senegalensis

In the folklore of West Africa, there’s a fascinating character called Maame Water, believed to be a goddess of the sea, she symbolises wealth and beauty. Maame Water is none other than the A…

Northern Muriqui Brachyteles hypoxanthus - South America

Northern Muriquis (AKA Woolly Spider Monkeys) have a striking light brown and golden fur and are known for their rattling vocalisations. They live in large c...

Instead of Risky Palm Oil in India, Indigenous Trees Should Get More Attention

In an effort to combat India’s edible oil shortage, the Indian government has heavily promoted the cultivation of exotic palm oil trees. This is a decision mired in controversy due to the ass…

Northern Muriqui Brachyteles hypoxanthus

Northern Muriquis (AKA Woolly Spider Monkeys) have a striking light brown and golden fur and are known for their rattling vocalisations. They live in large communities and act as critical seed disp…

Northern Muriqui Brachyteles hypoxanthus

Northern Muriquis (AKA Woolly Spider Monkeys) have a striking light brown and golden fur and are known for their rattling vocalisations. They live in large communities and act as critical seed disp…

Palm oil is a recipe for disaster in India #boycottpalmoil #boycott4wildlife

Given the widespread destruction of rainforests and native biodiversity caused by oil palm plantations in Southeast Asia, environmental experts and politicia...

Instead of Risky Palm Oil in India, Indigenous Trees Should Get More Attention

In an effort to combat India’s edible oil shortage, the Indian government has heavily promoted the cultivation of exotic palm oil trees. This is a decision mired in controversy due to the ass…

Researchers Develop PALM-ALT as a More Sustainable Alternative to Palm Oil

About half of all packaged goods found in grocery stores contain palm oil, because this product is versatile, grows efficiently for better yields and has low production costs.

Celebrate #WorldRhinoDay by leaving the forests alone and #Boycottpalmoil to save Rhinos

Indonesia is home to two of the world’s five rhinoceros species. Both the Javan rhino Rhinoceros sondaicus and the Sumatran rhino Dicerorhinus sumatrensis st...

Shoebill Balaeniceps rex

Known for their unnerving and intense stare and imposing, prehistoric appearance – shoebills are magnificent birds. There are less than 8000 individual birds left alive. They are vulnerable f…

Yellow-casqued Hornbill Ceratogymna elata

The yellow-casqued hornbill is one of the largest birds in the rainforests of West Africa weighing up to two kilos. They prefer to live high up in the rainforest canopy in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghan…