All the professional celebrity virtue signalers are sharing their outrage at this new article now, and it's a sad reminder of previous times when Western "animal lovers" caused harm to Arctic Indigenous communities while not helping wildlife at all. 🧵1/9

A great thread from Nikolaj Bichel Make no mistake - celebrities indulging in conservation posturing are often a clear danger to the natural world. And are utterly despised by many on the ground.

A sweeping history of Africa’s rhinos calls for a rethink of wildlife trade policy dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-0…

Good to see WWF responding to the nonsense article published in the The Guardian recently, which just seemed to be a biased hatchet job, attacking evidence based decision making wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?1350…

A strong rebuttal from WWF to the frankly shameful piece of "journalism" via The Guardian and Adam Cruise. Well done WWF for standing up to this kind of nonsense wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?1350…

So honoured and moved to have received a copy of Keith Somerville's #rhino book after his untimely death last year. Keith was such a fantastic voice in #conservation & I'm thrilled that his vital insights live on through his books ❤️

Scientists leaving the US as Trump wrecks the joint. Hey Anthony Albanese Tony Burke, Ed Husic: throw open Australia’s doors to US scientists. Remember Albert Einstein? Get our universities onside.>> Americans Are Heading for the Exits newrepublic.com/article/191421… via The New Republic

So many congratulations to all of these, very well deserved - and thrilled to see WildCRU, Oxford's own Darragh Hare on there, could not be a better choice!

I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US.

Elon Musk #Ukraine 🌻 #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

This is a President #SlavaUkraïni #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

Fortified livestock enclosures prevent carnivore predation on livestock for farmers with these structures, as well as for neighbours without the enclosures. Read more about this beneficial spillover effect 👉 bit.ly/3FMHdpi

I don't know how anyone can look at what's happening in the US right now, and not be horrified, appalled and scared theguardian.com/us-news/2025/m…

Private investment could help fund human-wildlife coexistence - but who sets the terms? Success depends not just on conservation metrics but on early, ongoing, and equitable engagement with local communities. Co-design isn’t a bonus, it’s the foundation. bit.ly/4bXmk6V

Research reveals unintended effects of Japan’s wildlife trade bans on 3 species. Trade in these species dropped but shifted to other vulnerable species, highlighting the importance of consumer research, monitoring and enforcement beyond banned species. conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/co…

When dominant predators decline, mid-sized predators often increase, but it’s not that simple. A new review led by Emily Madsen shows suppression happens across sizes, with canids often studied in subordinate roles. Read more👉 bit.ly/4iDv18M

Pleased to have helped out with this research, which provides fascinating insights on how different publics, in Africa and elsewhere, view key trade-offs in #conservation

Good news for once! I'd have loved to have taken this when I was at school theguardian.com/environment/20…

Third-grade students were electrified to participate in the Zoo conference, where they eagerly absorbed knowledge from experts and took meticulous notes. #Science Amy Dickman 🦁 @amydickman.bsky.social Parkside Elementary Naples Zoo #Lions