In Tribute: Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton (1942–2025)
The conservation world has lost one of its true giants. We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE, whose life’s work transformed the way…
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Where to See Red Pandas in Nepal: Tracking A Himalayan Icon
In the remote eastern hills of Nepal, beneath the shadow of Kangchenjunga, a rare and remarkable species lives quietly among the rhododendron and bamboo forests. The red panda, elusive, endearing,…
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Discovering the Mountain Bongo – Kenya’s Hidden Forest Antelope
We’ve come across bongos before through our work in Dzanga Sangha, Central African Republic, but we hadn’t realised a distinct critically endangered subspecies still clings on in East Africa. So…
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Spotting the Future: Cheetahs Set to Return to South Luangwa
Cheetahs may soon once again roam the open plains of Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. According to the Zambian Carnivore Programme’s (ZCP) 2024 Annual Impact Report, plans to reintroduce cheetahs…
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New Year, New Hope: SFS 2024 Funds Now Supporting Global Conservation Projects
As we step into 2025, we’re thrilled to share some exciting news: our 2024 project partners have now received the funds allocated to them as a result of Sketch for…
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Rebuilding Rainforests: A Lifeline for Orangutans
In the heart of Indonesian Borneo lies the Lamandau Wildlife Reserve, a sanctuary for the critically endangered Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii). Spanning 158,000 acres, this vital reserve is home…
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The Story of Liwonde’s Wild Dogs
Liwonde National Park in Malawi has been at the heart of an ambitious and inspiring project to reintroduce one of Africa’s most endangered predators—the African wild dog. The initial reintroduction…
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Empowering communities through sustainable farming
xplorers Against Extinction is proud to support the Mara Elephant Project’s Coexistence Farm, which began by planting crops to study wildlife predation, to determine which crops were least attractive to…
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Innovative Conservation Technologies
In this article, we’re focusing on the remarkable intersection of technology and conservation. Here are some groundbreaking technologies revolutionising the way we protect our planet’s biodiversity: 1. Drones for Wildlife…
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Arul-the-Orangutan and The complexities of conservation
Arul July 2023 – January 2024 Lamandau Wildlife Reserve in Indonesian Borneo has reported a tragic incident involving Arul, a 6-month old orangutan. Arul was bitten by a group of long-tailed…
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