A local farmer in Rio Ameca on the importance of controlling forest fires

“I care about the wildlife, flowers, the trees, and myself because there are hills and terrains and the fire can catch you quickly.” This interview is with Damián Cabrera Ponce, a local farmer and commissioner in the community of Santana, … Continue reading

The creation of a gazelle costume for Eastern Steppe and a visit to MNB

Note: This content originated on our online community inspiring conservation, RarePlanet.Org. Bogii and I went to visit the offices of the Mongolian National Broadcast (MNB). They created the Gobi Bear “Maazahai” program that now features a baby gazelle character thanks to … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Death of coral reefs could devastate nations

This photo of coral reef comes courtesy of Flickr user Sam and Ian. Death of coral reefs could devastate nations “Coral reefs are part of the foundation of the ocean food chain. Nearly half the fish the world eats make … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: The biggest fight for clean water

This photo comes courtesy of Flickr user ucumari. Ag, Forestry Groups Urge Senators to Include REDD in Climate Bill “You can add two more important stakeholders — and unusual allies — to the growing list calling for the Senate to … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: 3 liters of water are needed to produce 1 liter of bottled water

This picture of an Indian Rhinoceros (a close cousin of the Javan Rhinoceros) comes courtesy of Flickr user digitalart2. Rare has a campaign to protect the Javan Rhino in Ujung National Park Flowers losing scent due to climate change “This … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Gorilla marketing and cheetahs make miraculous comeback in Angola

Cheetah photo courtesy of Flickr user Martin_Heigan. Cheetahs Make A Miraculous Comeback In Angola “Scientists saw cheetahs in southern Angola for the first time in three decades since the now-ended civil war devastated the animal’s habitat.” Convention on International Trade … Continue reading

Take a virtual trip to a Rare Pride campaign site in Borneo, Indonesia

Note: This content originated on our online community inspiring conservation, RarePlanet.Org. Below is a video montage introducing the people, biodiversity, and sheer beauty of the Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve, in Central Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia — one of Rare’s Pride campaign … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Using biomass briquettes instead of habitat-destroying charcoal

This photo of a mountain gorilla in Rwanda comes courtesy of Flickr user puddlepuff. How Biomass Briquettes Could Save the Endangered Mountain Gorilla “Illegal charcoal production in the Congo is threatening mountain gorilla habitat, but an elegant solution in the … Continue reading

Social marketing in action: Painting murals to promote sustainable fishing in Loreto Bay

Note: This content originated on our online community inspiring conservation, RarePlanet.Org. February was a busy month for the Loreto Pride team, and one in which the campaign embarked on a series of public outreach activities that will be repeated for … Continue reading