Fifteen Footsteps Forward – part three
In our first two blogs, we have celebrated ten amazing success stories from our EDGE Fellows and program and in this last instalment of…
Fifteen Footsteps Forward – part two
In the part one of this blog series we celebrated the creation of our first EDGE list, the rediscovery of species, and women leading…
Fifteen Footsteps Forward
This year marks 15 years since the EDGE of Existence programme was launched in 2007! To date, we’re proud to have supported 129 EDGE…
What’s in a colour?
A lot more than you might think. I’m sure everyone has looked at an animal and admired it for its striking colours or unique…
Crying crocodile tears: the disappearing diversity of crocodilians and their ecological roles
As a crocodilian conservationist (yes, we exist!), I am often asked, “But what is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?”, to which…
Kakapos: The flightless bird whose numbers are soaring
The kakapo (KAH-ke-poh) is one of the world’s most ancient bird species, having inhabited New Zealand for millions of years. Unlike many species when…
Born to be wild
Some of the species that show up on our EDGE lists might be surprising. Not because they are particularly weird or unheard of, in…
The search for Payangko: Finding Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna
Blog collaboration with Paul Barnes – EDGE’s Social Dimensions Specialist This month marks Sir David Attenborough’s 96th birthday. So today, we highlight an EDGE…
Between a rock and a hot place: unique and rare species face increasing climate risk
In our study, published in Science Advances, we found that the most important areas of the planet for evolutionarily unique and isolated species are poorly…
Ensuring EDGE species survival
As the world gears up for the next decade of conservation targets, the challenge facing the latest generation of conservationists is becoming rapidly apparent….
EDGE Awardees
You will have been introduced to these people throughout the years when they were our Fellows, but these alumni have continued to dedicate themselves…
Thinking of becoming an EDGE Fellow?
With the deadline for the latest call for the next cohort of EDGE Fellows fast approaching, we decided to ask some of our current…
Life as a conservationist
Thousands of people around the world work in conservation, inspiring the next generation of conservationists via documentaries, news outlets and social media. Every individual…
The importance of evolutionary history in conservation
Theodosius Dobzhansky – “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.” The ‘Tree of Life’ is a metaphor used to describe…