The Capuchin

13/12/2023

Renowned for their dazzling plumage and extravagant mating displays, the western capercaillie is one of Scotland’s most recognizable birds—yet these iconic creatures teetered on the brink of extinction just a few years ago.

To learn more about how local organizations like the are working to protect the species, check out our latest article 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

(Photo courtesy of the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project + Mark Hamblin)

21/06/2023

Measuring in at more than 1,200 hectares, Costa Rica’s Costa Elena resort community serves as a refuge for jaguars, yellow-naped parrots, and a wealth of other vulnerable Guanacaste species.

For some insight into how this sprawling estate is protecting the region’s native flora and fauna, check out our latest article 🇨🇷

Costa Rica's Costa Elena resort community is a major force for forest conservation, with jaguars, parrots, and a wealth of other species thriving across the region.

22/05/2023

Mexico's Baja Peninsula is rife with incredible ecotourism destinations, but when it comes to inland birding, it's tough to find a better spot than Rancho La Puerta. For some insight into the fascinating avifauna that thrives across the property, check out the story below:

Founded in 1940, Mexico's Rancho La Puerta is the perfect destination for discovering the native birds of the Baja Peninsula.

01/05/2023

The North American elk was completely extirpated from West Virginia during the 1800s, but this majestic creature made a welcome return to the Mountain State just a few years ago.

For some insight into how the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation orchestrated this major success for wildlife conservation, check out our latest article 🦌

Once extirpated from the region, wildlife conservation groups across West Virginia have successfully reintroduced the elk back to its native home.

10/04/2023

Next time you head to the Florida Space Coast, keep your eyes peeled for BeBot, the region’s resident beach-cleaning robot 🤖

Capable of cleaning up to 32,000 square feet of beach in one hour, this innovative machine is playing a prominent role in addressing plastic pollution on the Sunshine State shore—and to gain some insight into the inner workings of BeBot, check out our latest article 📝

https://www.thecapuchin.co/conservation/beachcleaningrobot

29/03/2023

Our latest travel story is live! If you're searching for a stunning Caribbean resort that pairs world-class accommodations with ample opportunity for birding and wildlife watching, Jumby Bay Island Resort is the perfect fit.

Home to native Caribbean birds alongside sheep and tortoises, the luxurious Jumby Bay Island is a top destination for wildlife and nature lovers.