Traditional Indigenous knowledge, also called traditional ecological knowledge or traditional knowledge, is compiled by tribes according to their distinct culture and generally is transmitted orally ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Knowledge of Caribbean ethnobotany has so far been limited and little comprehensive island- or region-wide inventories of Caribbean traditional ...

Native groups in Belize, Australia and Hawaii are at the center of conservation. Scientists are increasingly turning to Indigenous communities for marine conservation, leaning toward generational ...

Freshwater crayfish have inhabited New Zealand for millions of years. They have dark, hard, and mottled shells, allowing them to blend in with logs and mud as they seek cover from predators. At night ...

Research Location: Implemented: Virginia, USA Conservation Partner: Smithsonian Working Lands and Seascapes Program Micah Dill '26, Major: Conservation; Major: Philosophy (2024) Elena McCullough '25, ...

For millennia, hunting has been a prestigious and traditional activity in many Papua New Guinean cultures. With an increase in Western education and economic opportunities, there’s been a decline in ...

Madhav Gadgil, a noted ecologist known for his extensive work on the Western Ghats, passed away at the age of 83. His ...

Technology can be a powerful ally in conservation, but it’s not a silver bullet. Too often, tools like drones, GPS apps or satellite imagery are introduced as standalone solutions, disconnected from ...

The Mujeres Progresistas de Puerto Limón organization, members of the Alianza Tejedoras de Vida, work with local agency Suma Selva Travel on a community ecotourism project that showcases the ...