Read the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter, Conservation Calls below.
Indonesia is home to four otter species: Aonyx cinereus, Lutra lutra, Lutra sumatrana, and Lutrogale perspicillata. As apex predators in wetland ecosystems, otters are vital for ecological balance, yet they face increasing threats from habitat loss, river pollution, and poaching for the illegal pet trade.
The lack of comprehensive data on their distribution, population, and ecology, leaving many critical questions unanswered adds additional challenges.
In 2023, researcher Sepriyoga Virdana documented three otter species (Lutra lutra, Lutra sumatrana, and Aonyx cinereus) in the Mangun River, Dharmasraya, West Sumatra, an area near PT Tidar Kerinci Agung’s oil palm plantation and the Dharmasraya Sumatran Tiger Rehabilitation Center. This marks the first documentation of Lutra lutra in the wild using camera traps in Indonesia, while Lutra sumatrana’s presence expands its previously understood range.
Although Lutrogale perspicillata was not recorded, we believe it may also inhabit the area. Supported by the MBZ Fund, Berang-Berang Indonesia Team are further exploring the Mangun River with non-invasive methods to gather essential data on otter populations and ecology, laying the groundwork for effective conservation strategies.
#mbzfund #conservation #berangberang #berangberangindonesia #otter #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #Indonesia #wildlife #nature #support #environment
Indonesia is home to four otter species: Aonyx cinereus, Lutra lutra, Lutra sumatrana, and Lutrogale perspicillata. As apex predators in wetland ecosystems, otters are vital for ecological balance, yet they face increasing threats from habitat loss, river pollution, and poaching for the illegal pet trade.
The lack of comprehensive data on their distribution, population, and ecology, leaving many critical questions unanswered adds additional challenges.
In 2023, researcher Sepriyoga Virdana documented three otter species (Lutra lutra, Lutra sumatrana, and Aonyx cinereus) in the Mangun River, Dharmasraya, West Sumatra, an area near PT Tidar Kerinci Agung’s oil palm plantation and the Dharmasraya Sumatran Tiger Rehabilitation Center. This marks the first documentation of Lutra lutra in the wild using camera traps in Indonesia, while Lutra sumatrana’s presence expands its previously understood range.
Although Lutrogale perspicillata was not recorded, we believe it may also inhabit the area. Supported by the MBZ Fund, Berang-Berang Indonesia Team are further exploring the Mangun River with non-invasive methods to gather essential data on otter populations and ecology, laying the groundwork for effective conservation strategies.
#mbzfund #conservation #berangberang #berangberangindonesia #otter #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #Indonesia #wildlife #nature #support #environment
بينما يحتفل العالم بعيد الأضحى المبارك، وتعمّ الأجواء مشاعر التقارب والامتنان والتأمل، نتوقف لحظة لنفكر في معنى الرحمة... الرحمة التي لا تقتصر على العطاء للبشر فقط، بل تمتد لتشمل كل مَن يشاركنا هذه الأرض من كائنات تنبض بالحياة، بعضها قد لا نراه، وبعضها قد ننساه.
في صندوق محمد بن زايد للمحافظة على الكائنات الحية، نتعامل مع كل نوع على أنه قصة تستحق أن تُروى، وحياة تستحق أن تُحمى. من طائر صغير في جزيرة نائية إلى نبتة نادرة تنمو في صمت الصحراء… نؤمن بأن لكل كائن حق في أن يعيش بأمان.
هذا العيد، دعونا نوسّع دوائر الرحمة في قلوبنا، ونجعل من العطاء طريقًا يشمل الطبيعة من حولنا، فكل لمسة حنان قد تغيّر مصير نوع كامل.
عيد أضحى مبارك لكم ولأحبابكم، عسى أن يحمل هذا العيد لكم السكينة، ويقرّب بين قلوبنا وبين العالم الطبيعي الذي نحن جزء منه.
As the world celebrates Eid Al-Adha, a time of reflection, gratitude, and connection, we pause to consider the deeper meaning of compassion. Not the kind reserved only for one another, but a broader, quieter compassion that extends to every living being we share this Earth with.
At the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, we see every species as a story worth telling, and a life worth protecting. From a tiny bird nesting on a remote island, to a delicate plant thriving in the stillness of the desert, each creature holds a place in nature’s grand mosaic, and each deserves a chance to thrive.
This Eid, let us widen the circles of care in our hearts. Let kindness flow not only between people, but also towards the world around us. Sometimes, a small act of mercy can change the fate of an entire species.
Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and blessed Eid. May this holiday bring your hearts closer to each other, and closer to nature.
#mbzfund #EidMubarak #EIDUAE #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #wildlife #nature #animals #support #environment
بينما يحتفل العالم بعيد الأضحى المبارك، وتعمّ الأجواء مشاعر التقارب والامتنان والتأمل، نتوقف لحظة لنفكر في معنى الرحمة... الرحمة التي لا تقتصر على العطاء للبشر فقط، بل تمتد لتشمل كل مَن يشاركنا هذه الأرض من كائنات تنبض بالحياة، بعضها قد لا نراه، وبعضها قد ننساه.
في صندوق محمد بن زايد للمحافظة على الكائنات الحية، نتعامل مع كل نوع على أنه قصة تستحق أن تُروى، وحياة تستحق أن تُحمى. من طائر صغير في جزيرة نائية إلى نبتة نادرة تنمو في صمت الصحراء… نؤمن بأن لكل كائن حق في أن يعيش بأمان.
هذا العيد، دعونا نوسّع دوائر الرحمة في قلوبنا، ونجعل من العطاء طريقًا يشمل الطبيعة من حولنا، فكل لمسة حنان قد تغيّر مصير نوع كامل.
عيد أضحى مبارك لكم ولأحبابكم، عسى أن يحمل هذا العيد لكم السكينة، ويقرّب بين قلوبنا وبين العالم الطبيعي الذي نحن جزء منه.
As the world celebrates Eid Al-Adha, a time of reflection, gratitude, and connection, we pause to consider the deeper meaning of compassion. Not the kind reserved only for one another, but a broader, quieter compassion that extends to every living being we share this Earth with.
At the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, we see every species as a story worth telling, and a life worth protecting. From a tiny bird nesting on a remote island, to a delicate plant thriving in the stillness of the desert, each creature holds a place in nature’s grand mosaic, and each deserves a chance to thrive.
This Eid, let us widen the circles of care in our hearts. Let kindness flow not only between people, but also towards the world around us. Sometimes, a small act of mercy can change the fate of an entire species.
Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and blessed Eid. May this holiday bring your hearts closer to each other, and closer to nature.
#mbzfund #EidMubarak #EIDUAE #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #wildlife #nature #animals #support #environment
This World Environment Day, we’re excited to share a special message from our Executive Managing Director and IUCN President, H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak. Her leadership continues to inspire action for nature at a time when it is most needed.
We’re also pleased to launch our June newsletter, which delves into ecosystems, showcases new projects supported by our Fund, and celebrates the incredible journey of rediscovering species once thought to be lost forever.
Let’s come together to restore biodiversity and drive sustainable change for our planet. In the meantime, we invite you to read the latest issue of our Conservation Calls newsletter which can be accessed through the link in our bio.
#mbzfund #conservation #WorldEnvironmentDay #IUCN #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #newsletter #sustainability #uae #wildlife #nature #support #environment
This World Environment Day, we’re excited to share a special message from our Executive Managing Director and IUCN President, H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak. Her leadership continues to inspire action for nature at a time when it is most needed.
We’re also pleased to launch our June newsletter, which delves into ecosystems, showcases new projects supported by our Fund, and celebrates the incredible journey of rediscovering species once thought to be lost forever.
Let’s come together to restore biodiversity and drive sustainable change for our planet. In the meantime, we invite you to read the latest issue of our Conservation Calls newsletter which can be accessed through the link in our bio.
#mbzfund #conservation #WorldEnvironmentDay #IUCN #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #newsletter #sustainability #uae #wildlife #nature #support #environment
The volcano axolotl (Ambystoma leorae) is an extraordinary creature on the brink of extinction, found in just two streams around the globe, with fewer than 500 individuals left. Facing an uphill battle against introduced fish, climate change, and poor water management, this rare amphibian’s future seemed dim. But thanks to the support from the MBZ Fund and Dolphin Energy, researcher Felipe Osuna López and his can give this unique species a fighting chance.
By implementing ongoing community monitoring, managing invasive fish species, and collaborating with habitat management stakeholders, they are breathing new life into the axolotl’s delicate ecosystem. Thanks to this vital support, one of the last remaining populations has not only expanded its range in the stream but has also begun to reproduce, leading to a hopeful increase in numbers.
With collaboration and corporate support, the volcano axolotl is on a path to recovery.
#mbzfund #conservation #dolphinenergy #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #axolotl #sustainability #uae #Mexcio #wildlife #nature #support #environment
The volcano axolotl (Ambystoma leorae) is an extraordinary creature on the brink of extinction, found in just two streams around the globe, with fewer than 500 individuals left. Facing an uphill battle against introduced fish, climate change, and poor water management, this rare amphibian’s future seemed dim. But thanks to the support from the MBZ Fund and Dolphin Energy, researcher Felipe Osuna López and his can give this unique species a fighting chance.
By implementing ongoing community monitoring, managing invasive fish species, and collaborating with habitat management stakeholders, they are breathing new life into the axolotl’s delicate ecosystem. Thanks to this vital support, one of the last remaining populations has not only expanded its range in the stream but has also begun to reproduce, leading to a hopeful increase in numbers.
With collaboration and corporate support, the volcano axolotl is on a path to recovery.
#mbzfund #conservation #dolphinenergy #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #axolotl #sustainability #uae #Mexcio #wildlife #nature #support #environment
Meet the golden drop toad, a tiny treasure of the Atlantic Rainforest in Espírito Santo, Brazil. This striking endangered species, known scientifically as Brachycephalus alipioi, is as unique as its name suggests, but it faces serious threats from habitat loss.
With less than 12% of the Atlantic Forest’s original cover intact due to agricultural expansion and urbanization, this vital ecosystem for biodiversity and climate regulation is at risk.
The Herpeto Capixaba Project via the Últimos Refúgios Institute are on a mission to monitor this remarkable toad’s population, protect its microhabitats, and understand the ecological challenges it faces, including climate change and parasites.
Through community engagement and citizen science, we aim to raise awareness about the importance of conserving the golden drop toad and its precious ecosystem.
#mbzfund #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #brazil #amphibian #wildlife #nature #animals #AtlanticRainforest #CitizenScience
Meet the golden drop toad, a tiny treasure of the Atlantic Rainforest in Espírito Santo, Brazil. This striking endangered species, known scientifically as Brachycephalus alipioi, is as unique as its name suggests, but it faces serious threats from habitat loss.
With less than 12% of the Atlantic Forest’s original cover intact due to agricultural expansion and urbanization, this vital ecosystem for biodiversity and climate regulation is at risk.
The Herpeto Capixaba Project via the Últimos Refúgios Institute are on a mission to monitor this remarkable toad’s population, protect its microhabitats, and understand the ecological challenges it faces, including climate change and parasites.
Through community engagement and citizen science, we aim to raise awareness about the importance of conserving the golden drop toad and its precious ecosystem.
#mbzfund #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #brazil #amphibian #wildlife #nature #animals #AtlanticRainforest #CitizenScience
We often hear about the amazing world of animals on our Conservation Calls podcast, but let’s not forget that plants have some pretty cool stories too… Take the critically endangered wildflower, Gasteranthus extinctus, for example which is only found in the Centinela cloud forest and the Padre Julio Marrero Botanic Garden in Western Ecuador.
Tune in as project lead Dawson White from the Harvard University Herbaria and gesneriad expert John L. Clark from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens speak on behalf of their international team of scientists to share their incredible journey of rediscovery of Gasteranthus extinctus and other plants believed to be gone forever. This story is all about human compassion and resilience, bursting with personality, and it’s brought to life by the fantastic Repton podcast team, with support from Chanda Miyanda.
Check it out through the link in the @speciesconservationfund bio!
PS Be sure to follow, rate, and share our Conservation Calls podcast. Your support means the world to us!
#mbzfund #conservation#podcast #gesneriaceae #youth #flowers #biodiversity #Ecuador #Diastema #Monopyle #tropicalplants #plantsofinstagram #flowers #forest #botanico #adventurebotany #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #uae
We often hear about the amazing world of animals on our Conservation Calls podcast, but let’s not forget that plants have some pretty cool stories too… Take the critically endangered wildflower, Gasteranthus extinctus, for example which is only found in the Centinela cloud forest and the Padre Julio Marrero Botanic Garden in Western Ecuador.
Tune in as project lead Dawson White from the Harvard University Herbaria and gesneriad expert John L. Clark from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens speak on behalf of their international team of scientists to share their incredible journey of rediscovery of Gasteranthus extinctus and other plants believed to be gone forever. This story is all about human compassion and resilience, bursting with personality, and it’s brought to life by the fantastic Repton podcast team, with support from Chanda Miyanda.
Check it out through the link in the @speciesconservationfund bio!
PS Be sure to follow, rate, and share our Conservation Calls podcast. Your support means the world to us!
#mbzfund #conservation#podcast #gesneriaceae #youth #flowers #biodiversity #Ecuador #Diastema #Monopyle #tropicalplants #plantsofinstagram #flowers #forest #botanico #adventurebotany #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #uae
Meet Pseudoeurycea tenchalli, a critically endangered amphibian found only in the Sierra Madre del Sur of western Guerrero, Mexico. This incredible species is facing severe threats due to habitat loss, as the pine-oak forests it calls home are among the world’s most at-risk ecosystems.
With very limited ecological data available, primarily from its original description based on just two male specimens, our understanding of this unique salamander has been minimal.
In August 2024, biologist Adán Bautista del Moral and Dr. Diego Miguel Arenas Moreno, with the support of Dr. Fausto R. Mendez de la Cruz, discovered a population of P. tenchalli, the first sighting of this species since 1979! With support from the MBZ Fund, the team is conducting crucial research on the current status of this population and exploring its ecological and physiological needs.
Their goal? To develop conservation strategies that ensure the long-term survival of P. tenchalli in its natural habitat. They’re also working to locate new populations and assess the species’ vulnerability to habitat degradation and climate change to give this remarkable species a fighting chance.
#mbzfund #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #mexico #amphibian #wildlife #nature #animals #support #environment
Meet Pseudoeurycea tenchalli, a critically endangered amphibian found only in the Sierra Madre del Sur of western Guerrero, Mexico. This incredible species is facing severe threats due to habitat loss, as the pine-oak forests it calls home are among the world’s most at-risk ecosystems.
With very limited ecological data available, primarily from its original description based on just two male specimens, our understanding of this unique salamander has been minimal.
In August 2024, biologist Adán Bautista del Moral and Dr. Diego Miguel Arenas Moreno, with the support of Dr. Fausto R. Mendez de la Cruz, discovered a population of P. tenchalli, the first sighting of this species since 1979! With support from the MBZ Fund, the team is conducting crucial research on the current status of this population and exploring its ecological and physiological needs.
Their goal? To develop conservation strategies that ensure the long-term survival of P. tenchalli in its natural habitat. They’re also working to locate new populations and assess the species’ vulnerability to habitat degradation and climate change to give this remarkable species a fighting chance.
#mbzfund #conservation #speciesconservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #mexico #amphibian #wildlife #nature #animals #support #environment
Project Mawii is on a misión, to protect the Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii) in the stunning Sierra Lacandón National Park, nestled within Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve.
Thanks to a recent Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund grant, researcher Rodrigo Mazariegos Herrera and his team are laying the groundwork for conservation success by establishing a population characterisation baseline. Through innovative capture-mark-recapture methods, they are building a comprehensive population pyramid for this critically endangered species in the Usumacinta River. This crucial work will help them understand and ultimately ensure the survival of these remarkable turtles!
#Conservation #DermatemysMawii #worldturtleday #WildlifeResearch #MayaBiosphere #TurtleConservation #GuatemalaNature #Hicatee #TortugaBlanca #SaveTheHicatee #MBZFund #conservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #abudhabi #Guatemala #turtle #animals #wildlife #nature
Project Mawii is on a misión, to protect the Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii) in the stunning Sierra Lacandón National Park, nestled within Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve.
Thanks to a recent Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund grant, researcher Rodrigo Mazariegos Herrera and his team are laying the groundwork for conservation success by establishing a population characterisation baseline. Through innovative capture-mark-recapture methods, they are building a comprehensive population pyramid for this critically endangered species in the Usumacinta River. This crucial work will help them understand and ultimately ensure the survival of these remarkable turtles!
#Conservation #DermatemysMawii #worldturtleday #WildlifeResearch #MayaBiosphere #TurtleConservation #GuatemalaNature #Hicatee #TortugaBlanca #SaveTheHicatee #MBZFund #conservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #abudhabi #Guatemala #turtle #animals #wildlife #nature