A significant 80% of Scots believe the Scottish Government should implement policies supporting rewilding, according to a recent survey conducted for the Scottish Rewilding Alliance. The coalition, comprising more than 20 organisations, warns that despite the strong public backing for large-scale nature restoration, the government and associated public bodies are failing to fully grasp the opportunities presented by rewilding. The Scottish Rewilding Alliance has expressed concern that the upcoming Scottish Natural Environment Bill may fall short of its initial ambition. The recent reallocation of £5 million from the Nature Restoration Fund has only heightened this apprehension. These decisions have caused…
Wildlife Conservation
Historic Arrival of Yun Chuan and Xin Bao Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first giant pandas to arrive in the United States in over two decades, officially debuted at the San Diego Zoo today. This momentous event celebrates the opening of the Zoo’s highly anticipated Panda Ridge habitat. This new facility, designed to mirror the lush environments of the pandas’ native China, offers a more spacious and enriched environment for these endangered animals. Ceremony and Dignitaries The grand opening ceremony was honoured by distinguished guests including Gavin Newsom, Governor of California; His Excellency Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the…