Wildlife blog
Discover the latest insights into pressing wildlife conservation issues.
Explore the challenges facing our planet’s diverse wildlife and learn how you can be part of the solution. Whether you are searching for ethical wildlife experiences or ways to help wild animals in need, this is the place to start. YOU can make a difference – and it’s far simpler than you think.
Unethical wildlife tourism
More and more animals are being plucked from the wild, kept in horrendous conditions, and subjected to experiences that are terrifying.
Ethical wildlife experiences
There are many ways to enjoy wildlife that don’t negatively impact the animals and cause them stress, pain or suffering.
Is the planet facing its next mass extinction?
Many scientists and researchers believe the Earth is currently in its sixth mass extinction.
Fish pedicures
Tourist hotspots have popularized the “fish pedicure,” where patrons pay for tiny fish to eat the dead skin from their feet.
The cost of cute
We see it time and again on social media: A well-meaning person – or a fame-hungry influencer – spots a wild animal in distress.
How to identify fake animal rescue content on social media
Not all the animal rescue videos are real.
A fowl truth
Avian influenza is a viral infection caused by the influenza A virus. It primarily affects domestic and wild birds.
Operation Seedballs
Every year, we lose approximately 10 million hectares of natural forest to agriculture, livestock farming and urbanization.
China's illegal wildlife trade
As of 2024, China was the largest consumer of wildlife products globally, both legally and illegally.
Tiger bone trade
The illegal trade sees tigers poached from the wild, bred in captivity and then killed for their bones and body parts.
Release vs Sanctuary
The answer to this question is complex, but worth exploring. Join us as we unpack this thorny issue below.
Ways YOU can be greener
In the fight against climate change, every action matters – from the tiniest tweaks you can make right now to larger lifestyle changes.
Creature feature
Bats, piranhas, 15-foot anacondas: why do these creatures fill humans with fear – or at the very least, unease?
Drones and the fight against wild animal poaching
Animal Survival International’s partners are increasingly relying on drones for their anti-poaching and conservation work.
AI tracking tags: How artificial intelligence is transforming wildlife conservation
As wildlife populations face mounting threats from habitat loss, climate change, poaching and human-wildlife conflict, conservationists are increasingly turning to technology for help.