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Aftonbladet: Jimmy Helgesson, New hope for at risk beetle (swedish)

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Svt Nyheter: Jimmy Helgesson, Poisonous Indian spider to be saved at Nordens Ark (swedish)

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Jimmy's projects include great capricorn beetles and lemur leaf frogs, making sure these small but important species don't go extinct. Support his mission.

Jimmy Helgesson

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## In short
Jimmy is a Conservationist fighting to save forgotten and inconspicuous species from extinction. 

**Pioneering work**
My interest in amphibians, reptiles and insects started as a child because of my partial allergy for furred animals. And now I get to work with these animals, which is my passion, at Nordens Ark. I often say: "the more inconspicuous the animal – the better." The work often becomes pioneering when it involves species that no one else pays attention to.

**“Brownies and uglies”**
The world’s biodiversity is disappearing at a fast rate, and we are at risk of losing three-quarters of all species in the coming centuries. The species most at risk are the inconspicuous species, like amphibians, reptiles, and insects, or as I call them the “brownies and uglies”. This is terrifying, especially since humans are the main reason for this, but there is still time to change this negative trend. 

**Vital but almost extinct**
Amphibians, reptiles and insects all play vital roles in nature. In my work, I strive to strengthen populations by controlled breeding, rehabilitation, by releasing individuals into the wild, and by improving the habitats in which they live in. I also collect data on species in their natural habitat to streamline conservation efforts. 

## My organization
Nordens Ark is a Swedish private non-profit foundation that works to ensure endangered animals have a future. The work is focused on conservation, rearing, research and training, as well as increasing public awareness of biological diversity. Much of the work is done in the field, both in Sweden and overseas.

Nordens Ark strives to strengthen populations of at-risk species by releasing individuals into the wild, and by improving the habitats in which they live. In Sweden, Nordens Ark has national responsibility for breeding and releasing, among others, the peregrine falcon, white-backed woodpecker, lesser white-fronted goose, green toad and several beetle species.

Since the turn of the millennium hundreds of mammals and birds born at Nordens Ark have been released into nature, among them otters in Holland, European wildcats in Germany and lynxes in Poland. The Swedish peregrine falcon population has been reinforced with more than 175 individuals, and Sweden’s amphibian population with some 10,000 animals.

**Conservation**

The world’s biodiversity is disappearing at an alarming rate. Our planet is now in the midst of its sixth mass extinction of plants and animals. We are at risk of losing three-quarters of all species in the coming centuries. This is terrifying, especially since humans are the main reason for this shift, but there is still time to reverse this negative trend. 

Strong actions will be required to create a more sustainable use of the Earth’s natural resources and there is a need to significantly increase conservation efforts for threatened species around the world. At Nordens Ark the conservation projects form the backbone of the organization.

The vision of Nordens Ark is that endangered species should attain viable populations in their natural environments and that biodiversity is preserved. Nordens Ark’s goal is to create the conditions required for threatened species to be found in sustainable populations in the wild.

**Our approach**

Nordens Ark seeks to promote biological diversity by:
- Contributing to the conservation of endangered species by controlled breeding, and supporting wild animal populations in their natural habitats through various support measures.
- Conducting research and studies of the animals at the park, contributing to an increased understanding of animals and promoting animal survival in the wild. 

Nordens Ark participates in projects both in Sweden and abroad and the work is being carried out within breeding, rearing and reintroduction of endangered species. The strategy is to produce as many suitable individuals as possible and release them in restored habitats within their former range to create viable population in the wild. Some of the species Nordens Ark is currently working with is the:
- Amur tiger
- Great capricorn  beetle
- Green toad
- Lemur leaf frog
- Lesser white-fronted goose
- Longhorn beetle
- Mountain chicken frog
- Pallas's cat
- Peregrine falcon
- Red panda
- Snow leopard
- White-backed woodpecker
- White stork
- Apollo butterfly
- Alpine beetle 
- Roti Island snake-necked turtle
- Big headed turtle

An increasingly important part of Nordens Ark’s work is our involvement in-situ, working directly in the habitat of the species. This work may include fauna protection, restoration of habitats, population monitoring, and development of new techniques and methods for population estimation.

**Organizational documents**

[Annual report and financial statement](https://en.nordensark.se/media/177323/annualreport-nordens-ark-2016-hemsida.pdf)
[Our statues](https://en.nordensark.se/media/1372/stadgar-fr-stiftelsen-nordens-ark.pdf)
[Our board](https://en.nordensark.se/about-nordens-ark/the-board/)


In short
Jimmy is a Conservationist fighting to save forgotten and inconspicuous species from extinction.

Pioneering work
My interest in amphibians, reptiles and insects started as a child because of my partial allergy for furred animals. And now I get to work with these animals, which is my passion, at Nordens Ark. I often say: "the more inconspicuous the animal – the better." The work often becomes pioneering when it involves species that no one else pays attention to.

“Brownies and uglies”
The world’s biodiversity is disappearing at a fast rate, and we are at risk of losing three-quarters of all species in the coming centuries. The species most at risk are the inconspicuous species, like amphibians, reptiles, and insects, or as I call them the “brownies and uglies”. This is terrifying, especially since humans are the main reason for this, but there is still time to change this negative trend.

Vital but almost extinct
Amphibians, reptiles and insects all play vital roles in nature. In my work, I strive to strengthen populations by controlled breeding, rehabilitation, by releasing individuals into the wild, and by improving the habitats in which they live in. I also collect data on species in their natural habitat to streamline conservation efforts.

My organization
Nordens Ark is a Swedish private non-profit foundation that works to ensure endangered animals have a future. The work is focused on conservation, rearing, research and training, as well as increasing public awareness of biological diversity. Much of the work is done in the field, both in Sweden and overseas.

Nordens Ark strives to strengthen populations of at-risk species by releasing individuals into the wild, and by improving the habitats in which they live. In Sweden, Nordens Ark has national responsibility for breeding and releasing, among others, the peregrine falcon, white-backed woodpecker, lesser white-fronted goose, green toad and several beetle species.

Since the turn of the millennium hundreds of mammals and birds born at Nordens Ark have been released into nature, among them otters in Holland, European wildcats in Germany and lynxes in Poland. The Swedish peregrine falcon population has been reinforced with more than 175 individuals, and Sweden’s amphibian population with some 10,000 animals.

Conservation

The world’s biodiversity is disappearing at an alarming rate. Our planet is now in the midst of its sixth mass extinction of plants and animals. We are at risk of losing three-quarters of all species in the coming centuries. This is terrifying, especially since humans are the main reason for this shift, but there is still time to reverse this negative trend.

Strong actions will be required to create a more sustainable use of the Earth’s natural resources and there is a need to significantly increase conservation efforts for threatened species around the world. At Nordens Ark the conservation projects form the backbone of the organization.

The vision of Nordens Ark is that endangered species should attain viable populations in their natural environments and that biodiversity is preserved. Nordens Ark’s goal is to create the conditions required for threatened species to be found in sustainable populations in the wild.

Our approach

Nordens Ark seeks to promote biological diversity by:
Contributing to the conservation of endangered species by controlled breeding, and supporting wild animal populations in their natural habitats through various support measures.
Conducting research and studies of the animals at the park, contributing to an increased understanding of animals and promoting animal survival in the wild.

Nordens Ark participates in projects both in Sweden and abroad and the work is being carried out within breeding, rearing and reintroduction of endangered species. The strategy is to produce as many suitable individuals as possible and release them in restored habitats within their former range to create viable population in the wild. Some of the species Nordens Ark is currently working with is the:
Amur tiger
Great capricorn  beetle
Green toad
Lemur leaf frog
Lesser white-fronted goose
Longhorn beetle
Mountain chicken frog
Pallas's cat
Peregrine falcon
Red panda
Snow leopard
White-backed woodpecker
White stork
Apollo butterfly
Alpine beetle
Roti Island snake-necked turtle
Big headed turtle

An increasingly important part of Nordens Ark’s work is our involvement in-situ, working directly in the habitat of the species. This work may include fauna protection, restoration of habitats, population monitoring, and development of new techniques and methods for population estimation.

Organizational documents

Annual report and financial statement
Our statues
Our board


Amphibians, reptiles, and insects play vital roles in nature. Jimmy’s projects include great capricorn beetles and lemur leaf frogs, ensuring these small but essential species don’t go extinct.

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Amphibians, reptiles and insects play vital roles in nature. Jimmy’s projects include great capricorn beetle and lemur leaf frog, making sure these small but important species don’t go extinct.

Rescuing **insects, amphibians and reptiles**

Rescuing insects, amphibians and reptiles

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