‘Signs’ of a Shift Toward Red Panda Stewardship
Education is power and conservation billboards are providing local people with important information to safeguard the first panda. The Pathibhara Devi temple is a renowned religious site located in eastern Nepal’s Taplejung district. The route to the temple passes through high-mountain forests of the Himalayan ecoregion: prime habitat for red pandas. Plentiful foraging spots and […]
Auckland Zoo: Pioneers of Red Panda Protection
At nearly 100 years old, Auckland Zoo is a shining example of what it means to commit to global conservation and lead by example. Located in Auckland, New Zealand, the Auckland Zoo is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to building a future for wild animals and wild places. Their work is guided by a strong […]
Goth-Stay Tourism is Good for People and Red Pandas
This Endangered Species Day, we have a creative solution to herder poverty and environmental degradation in red panda habitat. For many generations, animal husbandry has been the predominant occupation for the high-altitude communities in red panda habitat. In our project area in eastern Nepal, each livestock herder has around 30 to 40 Chauri, Yak, horse […]
Nordens Ark Is Making Dreams of Red Panda Conservation Come True
Programs that foster sustainable livelihoods and alleviate poverty among local communities are essential to saving red pandas in Nepal. Thanks to Nordens Ark, our impact will be bigger than ever with the Sustainable Living Center. Situated on nearly 1,000 acres of historic land in Sweden, Nordens Ark has been working tirelessly to ensure endangered animals […]