Grzimek’s racist vision of African conservation—without Africans—remains embedded in much of conservation, and is ultimately destructive of both the environment and people.
Opposition to livestock has become part of climate activism. Veganism is growing, particularly amongst affluent Westerners, and billions of dollars are flowing into the associated “animal-free...
“Conservancies” in Kenya are presented as an example of conservation by and for local people, but they can be a device to grab land. Unless this...
The truth is that indigenous peoples were practising sensible and balanced resource management long before the invasion and takeover of their territories, and long before the...
Humans are much more than just a small player in the constantly shifting picture of life on Earth. Together with atmospheric change, we have been one...
The prehistoric environment was created by humans who enhanced biodiversity, altering the plants and animals to suit themselves. Contemporary tribal peoples are still doing this today....
In the decades since the rope trick bridge, the BBC Natural History Unit has also presented a single, unshakable view of wildlife and conservation. No one...
