12 Countries with High Level of Wildlife Protection

12 Countries with High Level of Wildlife Protection

In an age characterized by climate change and biodiversity destruction there has never been a more important battle to fight to save our planet's irreplaceable wildlife. While the challenges are universal, it's some countries that's stepping up to the plate like never before; with epic commitment, innovation and effectiveness. These leaders aren't simply saving their natural heritage, they are serving as a strong example to the world. Through some combination of aggressive policies, community engagement, and innovative technology, they're on fire and blazing a trail to a more sustainable future. This article looks at top 12 that's leading countries in wildlife protection best wildlife protection programs in the world and efforts the world is heroically putting in for endangered species that make them stand out!

Costa Rica

With more than 25% of its territory as protected areas and national parks it has an unrivalled density in biodiversity. The success of the country lies in the fact that it pioneered the ecotourism model, and these projects funded the direct protection and care of the country's wildlife and had the local people of the country as stakeholders. Efforts to reverse deforestation and preserve some of the best species such as the green macaw and the jaguar remain paramount in its policy, still yielding today, a leader in terms of sustainable tourism, an everlasting leader.

Bhutan

This Himalayan kingdom is the only carbon negative country in the world and their dedication to environmental protection of all kinds, even furthers into their wildlife policies. Its constitution stipulates that at least 60 percent of the country's area should be under forest cover (it's closer to 70 percent at the moment). With extensive and interconnected protected habitats, with no room for poaching, Bhutan provides the dislodged species such as the snow leopard and Bengal tiger the sanctuary they need. Their approach is a broad based one which views biodiversity conservation as an indivisible component of cultural and spiritual well being.

New Zealand

New Zealand has launched one of the most jaded pursuit of wildlife conservation the face of the Earth: Predator Free 2050. This national programme in part means removing invasive species from the country's people: rats, stoats and possums that are ripping through native species (birds in particular). This unfailing focus for animals including the kiwi and kakapo protects unique species at risk by intensive management of national parks and offshore sanctuaries New Zealand is right at the forefront of managing invasive species.

Rwanda

Rwanda's journey to wildlife protection catalyte is nothing short of phenomenal. Through the highly regulated and high value gorilla trekking permits in the Volcanoes National Park, the country has made mountain gorilla conservation an economic cornerstone. The revenue goes to anti poaching patrols and community developments and the expansion of habitat, the gorilla population has increased significantly. This model shows how endangered species protection and the strategy can push up a national economic growth.

Canada

What makes Canada's approach to wildlife protection is its scale. Managing part of the planet's last great wildernesses, it's a large landscape conservation. This includes conservation of important corridors for wide ranging species such as caribou, grizzly bears and wolves. Recent investments in Indigenous led conservation initiatives, and the establishment of new protected areas reflect a more modern commitment to co-management and biodiversity preservation realised on an impressive grand scale.

Namibia

Namibia became the first African country to actually place environmental protection in their constitution. Its revolutionary model assembles right to communities to operate their wildlife by means of conservancies. This has seen wildlife go from invaluable poaching victims, economic assets and this has resulted in dramatic recovery in populations of elephants, lions and rhinos. Namibia's success story proves that when it comes to conservation, one of the most potent arms is that of the people.

Norway

Often recognized for its conservation of land, Norway is a world wide leader in protecting sea life. It's examples like its efforts at sustainably managing fisheries and fighting ocean plastic pollution and creating marine protected areas. The country is also leading the way for funding the international work on biodiversity conservation and in relation to wildlife, efforts to protect oceanic ecosystems from the Arctic and the tropics.

Kenya

Kenya has adopted a tough approach towards poaching, spending enormous money to equip itself with high tech technologies to protect their great wildlife. From monitoring and protecting the environment against poaching and illegal wildlife trade by using drones and satellite navigation to detect illegal wildlife activities such as poaching via GPS, rhino, and elephant travel, Drones and GPS have helped the government create stern legalities that have surprised the outcomes in a positive light. The community centric approach around its many national parks and reserves ensures local people benefit from wildlife tourism in the region fostering a culture of protection.

Australia

Despite these extreme challenges in relation to the environment, Australia is a recognised centre of innovative conservation science and action. Efforts to protect and restore the Great Barrier Reef are combined with ambitious projects to save unique marsupials from the predators they introduced from the rest of the world. Fenced off "safe haven" protected habitats and citizen science programs are major parts of its strategy to stave off extinctions and conserve its unique biodiversity.

Botswana

Botswana is also called home to the world's largest elephants. its anti poaching policies and conservation of large swathes of wilderness, such as the Okavango Delta is critical to global elephant conservation. As the.effort to strike a balance in regards to human wildlife conflict continues to be a persistent challenge, the government's high value low impact tourism model means that wildlife protection is a national priority and considerable economic driver.

Brazil

With the sheer scale of biodiversity within the Brazilian Amazon, the country stands in the heart of any conservation dialogue worldwide. Of recent concern are renewed efforts to combat deforestation and illegal mining, which are so important to global wildlife efforts. The protection of this immense biome is not only a national matter, but one of the most important to global climate stability and to the survival of all those innumerable species, so Brazil's role is undeniably key.

Scotland

As one of Europe's leaders in the space of conservation, there is a backing in Scotland for the ideas of rewilding and bringing back animals into Scotland. Projects aimed at restoring native Caledonian forests, and animals such as the beaver and Simon Island's mascot the white tailed eagle have been helping to reenergise ecosystems. This forward thinking approach in the field of restoring protected habitats is indicative of how the developed world can take an active hand at repairing and revaluing their natural place.

The Shared Thread: A worldwide Effort

What binds these top countries in terms of wildlife conservation is an appreciation that environmental protection is an investment and not a cost item. Their strategies to conserve them via ecotourism, involving communities in conservation, technology innovation, or high flying policy testify to how we can have a harmonious relationship with nature. As we look to the future, these nations are the blueprint and we can ensure the survival of endangered species and the health of our planet for generations to come, if only we remain committed and collaborate as a whole. Supporting their efforts even by doing mindful travel, supporting them by advocating for sound environmental policies, is part of a duty that we all share.