Future of Wildlife
Making Space for Elephants
For many of us living in the west, far from the African bush, the idea of living next to elephants seems exotic, idyllic and even
Dr Niall McCann
July 28, 2020
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Dr Niall McCann
Dr Niall McCann is National Park Rescue’s Conservation Director. Niall is a National Geographic Explorer and a seasoned adventurer who has rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, skied across Greenland and cycled over the Himalayas. He is also an award-winning wildlife TV presenter with shows on PBS, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel. As a part of his role with National Park Rescue, Niall lobbies the UK Government to ensure that conservation and the environment are placed at the heart of the UK’s foreign policy. Niall is also a Trustee of the Royal Geographical Society and the Wallacea Trust, and is an active member of the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team.
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Best of Other News
China still promoting consumption of pangolins
As feared, despite the positive news headlines, China is still promoting the use of pangolin scales in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Pangolins have been removed from
Dr Niall McCann
June 26, 2020
Best of Other News
Holding firm against the global rise in poaching
As poaching rises around the world, the work of National Park Rescue, our friends and partners is more important than ever. We cannot forget that
Dr Niall McCann
June 23, 2020
Best of Other News
Coronaviruses accumulate in the wild animal food chain
In a fascinating new study, just published, researchers from WCS have identified that coronaviruses accumulate in wild animals the further along the supply chain they
Dr Niall McCann
June 21, 2020
Future of Wildlife
The defence of wildlife must be proportional to the threat
The recent tide of articles criticising what is pejoratively described as the “militarisation” of conservation are representative of a concerning shift in the narrative around
Dr Niall McCann
June 19, 2020
Future of Wildlife
National Park Rescue implements innovative ranger reward scheme
The future survival of wildlife living in protected areas is intrinsically linked to the ability to motivate rangers to carry out their difficult and dangerous
Dr Niall McCann
June 19, 2020
Best of Other News
UK Court of Appeal Upholds Ivory Act
In positive news from the UK, the court of appeal has upheld the Ivory Act and rejected a strong legal challenge by representatives from the
Dr Niall McCann
June 17, 2020
Best of Other News
Pangolins removed from Traditional Chinese Medicine
In positive conservation news, China have taken pangolin scales off the list of approved products for Traditional Chinese Medicine. Pangolins are the most-trafficked mammal on
Dr Niall McCann
June 17, 2020
Future of Wildlife
Now Is the Time to Enshrine Ecocide Into Law
In the wake of the global tragedy that is COVID-19, the international community must come together and enshrine Ecocide into law. In a very significant
Dr Niall McCann
May 24, 2020
Future of Wildlife
Fixing our Broken Relationship with Wildlife
We must urgently address humanity’s impact on the natural world to prevent future global outbreaks of infectious disease As we grapple with the tragic consequences
Dr Niall McCann
May 22, 2020
