Renowned evolutionary biologist David Wake, the world’s leading expert on salamanders and among the first to warn of a precipitous decline in frog, salamander and other amphibian populations worldwide, died peacefully at his home in Oakland, California, on April 29. The professor emeritus of integrative biology at the University of […]
Global Wildlife Conservation (GWC) is becoming Re:wild! Through our new brand, we are emphasizing that the wild is not only part of us, but also the most important and cost-effective solution to the interconnected climate, biodiversity and pandemic crises. While public conversation focuses on innovation and technology to combat climate […]
The Ornate Horned Frog (Ceratophrys ornata) is an emblematic amphibian occurring in the South American temperate grasslands of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Although the species has not been recorded in Brazil and Uruguay since 1982, some populations remain in the Argentinean Pampas.
Since 2015, we have been intensively working on the […]
Can you tell us a little bit about you, James?
My name is James Watuwa. I am a wildlife veterinarian and conservationist from Uganda. I am also the Co-Founder and CEO at Elgon wildlife conservation organization for four years since its founding in 2018. I am in charge of overseeing strategic […]
The Lake Junin frog and the Junin Riparian frog are two endemic species of the high Andes of central Peru. Before the year 2000, these species were abundant, being a food and economic resource for local people. Unfortunately, they are now endangered due to water pollution, climate change, overexploitation and […]
