April is here, and with it comes one of the most significant events for environmental awareness - Earth Day and Earth Month.

The 2023-24 turtle season on Cousin Island Special Reserve has ended. There haven't been any sightings of Hawksbill turtles coming up to nest for several weeks now, according to the turtle team.

Grab your hiking boots and go through a forest. Take a deep breath, savour the clean air, and marvel at nature's air purifier. Search for hidden treasures - from silent streams to loud waterfalls. Listen to birds and look out for tiny frogs and rare plants. Smell herbs and spices and enjoy nature's aromatherapy. Hug a tree and thank the forest for all it provides. International Forests Day is here and it’s time to celebrate these ecological superheroes.

During routine monitoring of seabird breeding success on Cousin Island yesterday, warden Aurelie stumbled on a tortoise flipped onto its back. The male tortoise had been bested in a skirmish with another. Aurelie rescued the struggling animal, putting it back on its feet. This encounter highlights the interventions involved in conserving wildlife.