10/29/2021BlogDr. Christof Schenck awarded One World Medal
10/29/2021BlogDr. Christof Schenck awarded One World Medal
On October 28, 2021, the German Development Minister, Dr. Gerd Müller, presented the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) One World Medal to FZS Executive Director Dr. Christof Schenck.
11/23/2020BlogThe pandemic is affecting Serengeti’s protection. But not all is lost.
11/23/2020BlogThe pandemic is affecting Serengeti’s protection. But not all is lost.
Lack of income means national park authorities struggle to keep wildlife safe. But you can help change that.
10/14/2020BlogFrom seed to tree
10/14/2020BlogFrom seed to tree
30 years ago, two young biologists embarked on a research project to study giant otters in Peru. The results of their work are felt even today, in surprising ways.
09/22/2020BlogSaving the Serengeti Rhino
09/22/2020BlogSaving the Serengeti Rhino
Weighing up to 1,400 kg and measuring up to 3.75 meters from the head to base of the tail, black rhinos are among the world’s largest land animals. Despite their strength, they don’t stand a chance against poachers, who hunt them for their horns and nearly caused their demise in … Read more
08/10/2020BlogIn memory of Benjamín Rodríguez Grandez
08/10/2020BlogIn memory of Benjamín Rodríguez Grandez
The Frankfurt Zoological Society would like to express its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Benjamín Rodríguez Grandez, Indigenous leader and advocate for Yaguas National Park, who sadly passed away in July 2020 due to COVID-19.
07/14/2020Blog“We must make financing for protected areas more sustainable”
07/14/2020Blog“We must make financing for protected areas more sustainable”
The main source of income for many protected areas, tourism, has suddenly stopped because of COVID-19. But FZS Executive Director Dr. Christof Schenck is convinced there is a more sustainable way to make these places more financially secure.
06/10/2020BlogExpert opinion: Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon
06/10/2020BlogExpert opinion: Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon
The damage can be seen in satellite images. Says Astrid Aguilar, FZS Gold Mining and Conservation Coordinator. But global solutions are needed.