Using SMS in Mongolia to spread conservation messages to hunters (what worked and what didn’t)

Our campaign managers in the field have been experimenting with using SMS to reach target audiences to spread news and information, campaign messages, and news about campaign activities. SMS allows conservation campaigns to reach a bigger audience, especially of people … Continue reading

Photo of the Day: Celebrating Mothers and Children’s day in Mongolia

The Gazelle mascot was parading with children to celebrate Mothers and Children’s Day in Mongolia. WCS’s Rare Pride Campaign will protect gazelles in the Eastern Steppe by working with local hunters to become aware of and follow all hunting regulations … Continue reading

Photo of the Day: Gazelle hanging out in Eastern Steppe

This gazelle is just hanging out, keeping alert on the Eastern Steppe in Mongolia. WCS’s Rare Pride campaign will protect gazelles in the Eastern Steppe by working with local hunters to become aware of and follow all hunting regulations in … Continue reading

A tour of a Mongolian family’s home as they learn about gazelle conservation (photo essay)

Note: This content originated on our online community inspiring conservation, RarePlanet.Org. Rare has a campaign to protect gazelles in the Eastern Steppe in Mongolia by working with local hunters to become aware of and follow all hunting regulations in order … 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