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Creative Ways to Spend the Days

At press time, Dallas, as are many other places right now, is in a declared state of emergency. With schools closed, hobbies halted, and traveling restricted, here are a few suggestions of new things to try.

DSC Message on COVID-19

Our world is facing many unforeseen challenges associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic. Understanding the risks and taking appropriate precautions is the first and wisest form of defense.

IUCN Announces Black Rhino Subspecies Downlist

After documenting continued growth in Namibia, the IUCN has downlisted the South-western Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis ssp. bicornis) from Vulnerable to Near Threatened. At this time, all other black rhino subspecies remain listed as Critically Endangered on the Red List.

Concerned about an upcoming hunting trip?

The DSC team has been monitoring the flood of information and misinformation. Today and as the coronavirus situation develops and changes day to day, hour to hour, DSC urges hunters and outfitters to follow the CDC and WHO guidelines when making decisions about travel.

New Discovery Challenges Evolutionary Biology Theory

A research team just stumbled upon a tiny, ten-celled animal that doesn’t breathe oxygen. Okay, so it is not a giant, breathing-immune cervid that someone walked into while surveying a remote island. But still, this a big discovery!

European Scientists Demand Improvements for Small Game, Biodiversity

A news release by FACE: Today, thousands of scientists across and beyond Europe called for higher ambition in addressing sustainability challenges in the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Through a ten-point plan, their Statement highlighted weaknesses associated with the current CAP proposal with regards to the environment, climate and socio-economic issues. At the same time, EU governments are discussing […]

Success Story: American Alligator

As habitat loss and poaching continue to affect many animal species, let’s visit a CITES Sustainable Trade Success Story: American Alligator Recovery and Trade. By the 1860s, the leather industry had greatly harmed the American Alligator populations, but today, this species is thriving. It shows the impact of states, businesses, and the Fish and Wildlife […]

Botswana's Response to UK Call for Evidence

In January, DSC submitted a response to the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs’ call for evidence on the impact of trophy imports and exports. Botswana just released their response from Philda N. Kereng, Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation And Tourism. Keep reading below or follow here.