Biodiversity Guardianship
From Our Land, the Story Begins… and with Agriculture, the Heartbeat Continues
Lebanon’s agricultural lands have long been the silent witnesses of our resilience, the cradle of our history, and the lifeline of our rural communities....
The Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush — A Vanishing Jewel Among Lebanon’s Mountain Rocks
Spotted recently in the scenic heights of Hammana, a solitary male Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis) stunned observers with his brilliant plumage. Captured by...
The Poor Man’s Weatherglass: Spring Wildflowers of Lebanon
As winter loosens its grip, Lebanon’s landscapes awaken with a spectacular display of spring wildflowers, each bloom signaling the arrival of warmer days. Among...
The Common Myna: A Bold Urban Invader Captured at Beirut Waterfront — and a Symbol of a Growing Ecological Dilemma
Earlier today, wildlife photographer and the manager of SPNL's Hima Hammana Raptor Observatory, Chadi Saad, captured a striking image of a Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)...
Are crows the ultimate problem solvers?
Dr Alex Taylor sets a difficult problem solving task, will the crow defeat the puzzle?
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International Action to Stop Illegal Killing of Birds Stepped Up at...
Intensive unsustainable hunting and illegal killing of migratory birds are taking place in many parts of the world driving species to the brink of...
The IUCN Red List: Guiding Conservation for 50 years
This year is an important milestone for IUCN as it marks the 50th anniversary of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. By scientifically...
How Far Can Birds Fly Without Needing to Land?
Advances in technology are allowing us to learn more and more about how birds can travel huge distances under their own power. Not long...
Up to a billion birds die flying into windows
Hundreds of millions of birds die every year flying straight into windows. The locals - pigeons and seagulls - aren't as vulnerable but migrating...
U.N. COP12 in Pyeongchang Calls for Scaling Up Action Plan...
A United Nations convention on biodiversity kicked off in the eastern city of Pyeongchang on Monday, bringing together government officials, environmentalists and businesspeople from...
