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?? Embracing Failure in Conservation ?? ?? Everyone likes to talk about success, but for improving the practice of conservation, understanding how and why interventions fail is often more useful than understanding why they succeed. Do you agree? Join the discussion here ?? https://lnkd.in/e89TZ_vf

?? The beaver is back! ?? For the first time in over 400 years, nature's best engineers are finally allowed to legally roam freely across England. ?? ?? Hunted to extinction on mainland Britain for their fur, meat, and scent glands, beavers are now set to play a crucial role in ecosystem restoration. Beavers have the ability to create new habitats for a host of wildlife species and to deliver a range of benefits for people too. For instance, their instinctive dam-building can help reduce the impacts of flooding on farmland and in urban areas. ?? The return of beavers has been carefully planned over a long period of time. DEFRA ran a public beaver consultation three years ago showing overwhelming support for reintroducing this keystone species; changes to English law made them a native species in October 2022. Learn more here ?? https://lnkd.in/eypNuSDK

??Community-based conservation is the future of wildlife protection. It has the best impact over the long term, it is flexible enough to be used in communities all around the world, it is low-cost, and it is empowering to local people. ?? ?? What's on the horizon for community-based conservation in Namibia? What are the threats, and what the opportunities? ?? https://lnkd.in/eSiWUcTZ

?? Help Us Build an Independent & Inclusive WildHub! ?? Five years ago, WildHub opened its virtual doors to provide a safe, inclusive space for conservation professionals worldwide. Today, we’ve grown into a global community of 5,000+ where all conservationists are welcomed and provided a free and life-long professional membership, whether they are still student, early-career or based in low-income countries, so that they can connect, share knowledge, and support each other without barriers. ?? As Muthoni Njuguna, Co-Founder at EcoHope Africa, beautifully put it: "As young African conservationists, we don’t have a lot of platforms where we can make a lot of noise about the work that we are doing, so I’m glad that I'm a WildHub member." Now, we’re taking the next big step: ?? Help us create an independent WildHub—a space where conservationists from all backgrounds, especially women and underrepresented voices, can connect, share knowledge, and thrive. ?? Join us & support our campaign: https://lnkd.in/e-dHkJQd Your support—whether through a donation or by sharing—can help us secure WildHub’s future and keep amplifying conservationists worldwide. Together, we can make conservation more accessible, inclusive, and impactful! ?? https://lnkd.in/efWnn2dk #SupportConservation #AmplifyVoices #WildHubCommunity #FutureOfWildHub A special welcome and shout out to our new members - let's make a lot of noise together! ?? ?? LYDIA KALEKYE, Fairuse Akter Mou, Christopher Beil, Mfahaya Nur, Rohan Shringarpure, Calford Zodzi, Morgan Snow, Przemyslaw Zdunek, Hollie M'gog, Zulfu Farajli, Zahra Tehreem, Nkoitoi Eric, Joseph Francis, Xilona Blanco, Dr Jonny Hanson, Pooja Lama, Bekezela Nxumalo-Dube, Mankgodi Hlongwane, Majda EL BOUHAMDI, Hayden Belleville, Jimmy M., Sarah R. H., Sidney Edwards, Prasad Tonde, Lawrence Akpalu. PhD, Chloe Haywood, Kabir Adelakun, Juan Diego López-Giraldo, Asmita Ranapaheli, Jeevan Rai, And early-supporters ? including: Dr Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig D.Sc. h.c.

?? Are you using every tool available to scale your conservation efforts? ?? ?? Conservation faces challenges like transparency, scaling efforts, and engaging communities. Web 3.0 technologies, including blockchain and IoT, offer solutions while also helping maximise impact. ?? Are you working with Web 3.0 technologies or exploring how they could apply to conservation? Click here ?? https://buff.ly/gePcsHg

??What if midlife wasn’t a crisis but an opportunity? How can professionals transition into conservation careers later in life? And what does it take to reinvent yourself for a career with purpose? ?? ?? Listen to Nick Askew's latest interview with John Tarnoff, career coach, author, and speaker specialising in mid-career transitions. After spending decades in Hollywood as a film executive and producer, John made a dramatic career pivot and now helps professionals navigate career change with confidence. ?? https://buff.ly/JQwgdT0

?? Reptiles are highly emotional, contrary to their cold reputation ?? Reptiles have a reputation as cold, emotionless creatures. However scientists agree that reptiles aren’t emotionless — they’re misunderstood. ?? Extensive research has shown that reptiles experience a wide range of emotions, and that they’re highly socially complex animals. While they may not be outwardly expressive in the same way that humans or other mammals are, reptiles possess hidden inner depths and are indeed emotionally intelligent beings. Learn more here ?? https://buff.ly/O0ibIul

?? Scientists uncover sixth-sense in geckos ?? ??♀? An exciting new study by biologists at the University of Maryland, in the US, has revealed that geckos have a hidden superpower. ??The team found that these lizards use their inner ear not just for balance, but also to pick up low-frequency vibrations – a sensory ability that could rewrite what we know about animal hearing. Read more here ?? https://buff.ly/wPZqBEb

??? On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible women in our WildHub community — conservationists, researchers, and change-makers from around the globe. Your passion, wisdom, and dedication inspire us every day. ?? Together, we’re not only protecting our planet but also lifting each other up, sharing knowledge, and building a more sustainable and inclusive future. To all the women in WildHub: thank you for your strength, your voices, and your unstoppable drive. The world is better because of you. ???? To all who read this message: ?? You can be part of this movement! Donate and support a women-led WildHub for all and help us build an independent future for impact! ??https://lnkd.in/e-dHkJQd #InternationalWomensDay #WildHub #WomenInConservation #InspiringChange #IWD2025 With Grace N. Alawa, Tsholofelo LORI, PhD, Aditi Rajan, Muthoni Njuguna, Lucy Tallents, Liane Fulford, Nikol Chen, Karien Stroucken (MA), Aliyah N. Pandolfi, Andrea Santy, Marianne Carter, Dr. Louisa Richmond-Coggan, Ana Di Pangracio, Tori Jeffers, Christine Tansey, Susan Winslow, Yanna Vogiazou, Molly Maloy, Fátima D. Gigante, Elizabeth Stephenson, Emily Caruso, Eva Rehse, Sarah Humphrys, Flavia Manieri, Flávia Martinelli, Sofiya Shukhova, Annabel Falcon, Robyn James, Mary Malasa, Anne Mauro, Fleur Kathryn Morton, Carolyn Rosevelt, MSc, Lara Reden, Eberechi Osuagwu Ph.D ( FIPMD), Anesu Florência Chivite, Vimbainashe Chitauro, Opeyemi OYAWALE, Loretta Andrade, Victoria Wanjohi

?? Abandoning Superfluity: The Power of Touch and Love for a Wasteless Tanzania ?? "Tanzania is a land of beauty, rich culture, and abundant natural resources. Yet, like many nations, Tanzania struggles with superfluity—having more than enough resources but failing to use them efficiently. [...] A wasteless Tanzania is possible if we shift our focus from excess to efficiency, from profit to people, and from waste to sustainability." (Ussi Abuu Mnamengi, WildHub Conservation Catalyst) A Call for Action to build a "Wasteless Tanzania" ?? https://buff.ly/bmnFAlq