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- ISSN: 0030-6053 (Print), 1365-3008 (Online)
- Editor: Dr Martin Fisher Fauna & Flora, UK
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Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed, open access journal of biodiversity conservation, conservation policy and sustainable use, and the interaction of these subjects with social, economic and political issues. The journal has a particular interest in material that has the potential to improve conservation management and practice, supports the publishing and communication aspirations of conservation researchers and practitioners worldwide and helps build capacity for conservation. Besides articles and short communications, Oryx regularly publishes reviews, forum sections and letters, and every issue includes comprehensive reporting of international conservation news. For a personal subscription please visit: www.fauna-flora.org/appeals/oryx
Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed, open access journal of biodiversity conservation, conservation policy and sustainable use, and the interaction of these subjects with social, economic and political issues. The journal has a particular interest in material that has the potential to improve conservation management and practice, supports the publishing and communication aspirations of conservation researchers and practitioners worldwide and helps build capacity for conservation. Besides articles and short communications, Oryx regularly publishes reviews, forum sections and letters, and every issue includes comprehensive reporting of international conservation news. For a personal subscription please visit: www.fauna-flora.org/appeals/oryx
Latest articles
Oryx Blog
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Like needles in a haystack—searching for snails in the Polynesian forest
- 04 February 2026,
- Endemic to many Polynesian islands, and known for their characteristically striped shells, Polynesian Partula tree snails are closely linked to the cultural identities of the islands they inhabit. To the Polynesians, Partula snails had been a familiar part of their environment and were culturally significant. But in 1974, an ill-advised biological control programme introduced the […] The post Like needles in a haystack—searching for snails in the Polynesian forest first appeared on Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation....
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Scaling cliffs and chasing shadows: in search of the elusive long-tailed goral
- 30 January 2026,
- Imagine a creature that dwells on the precipice—quite literally. The long-tailed goral Naemorhedus caudatus is a master of steep, rocky terrain, often found clinging to cliffs where few predators or humans dare to tread. In South Korea, this elusive species is classified as a Natural Monument and an Endangered Species; yet for decades, its distribution […] The post Scaling cliffs and chasing shadows: in search of the elusive long-tailed goral first appeared on Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation....
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In search of the elusive bear cuscus
- 17 December 2025,
- The bear cuscus Ailurops ursinus is an adorable species—an arboreal marsupial that inhabits the forests of Sulawesi and its surrounding islands. With their large, round, fluffy bodies, they seem to live life at an enviably leisurely pace. If glimpsed while crossing a forest path, their curiously penetrating eyes may make you stop in your tracks and wonder what secrets stir in the canopy. Their charisma alone should be enough to make any researcher […] The post In search of the elusive bear cuscus first appeared on Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation....
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