ARKive is a not-for-profit initiative of the charity Wildscreen. With the help of the world’s best wildlife filmmakers and photographers, conservationists and scientists, ARKive is creating an awe-inspiring record of life on Earth. Freely accessible to everyone and preserved for the benefit of future generations, it is an invaluable resource for conservation, education and public awareness.
As a celebration of its ten-year birthday, ARKive is currently showcasing ten species that are on the road to recovery - extinction was imminent, but through the efforts of conservationists. public and private organisations, and the public, these species now have a future. The project is well worth a visit to find out more (click here), and follow the links to more species on each page. Make sure to keep an eye out for the SAVE Project on the Oriental white-backed vulture page, and quotes from our very own Chris Bowden.
From the ARKive site:
"From saving the world’s most threatened species of sea turtle to bringing unusual amphibians back from the brink of extinction, no conservation challenge is a lost cause if knowledge, dedication and strong partnerships are put into play. This is the important message we are championing to celebrate our tenth anniversary.
To mark a decade of highlighting conservation issues, we have worked closely with the IUCN Species Survival Commission Specialist Groups to select and feature ten very different species, one for each year of ARKive’s existence, to be ambassadors for conservation.
All of the chosen species have the unfortunate distinction of being at risk of extinction should their plight be ignored. However, a further factor linking these ten species is that each one has been put on the road to recovery thanks to targeted conservation efforts led by dedicated scientific experts, and all are expected to improve in status over the next ten years should this extremely important work continue.
Join us on our journey of discovery, as we uncover the true importance of conservation and celebrate its successes."