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Poaching

The horror of snares

Unravelling the danger of snares – the indiscriminate killer of the bushveld and a serious threat to Africa’s free-roaming wildlife

Rwanda, Travel & Lifestyle, Volcanoes National Park

My gorilla trekking safari with Africa Geographic

Highlights from an unforgettable 3-day gorilla trek in Rwanda – our safari included so much more than gorillas though

Destinations, Kruger, South Africa, Travel & Lifestyle, Travel diaries

Kruger Addicts

An Australian couple share why they are so crazy about Kruger National Park – after more than 25 extended stays in the park over the years

Rhino
Natural history

An open letter to point out flaws in legalising the rhino horn trade

An open letter to Mr. Hume, the owner of South Africa’s largest privately owned rhino herd, with regards to his wish to lift the CITES ban on the rhino horn trade.

Hunting

Lions, trophy hunting and the US government – the 27 facts you need to know

27 things you need to know about lion trophy imports in the US, and the impact hunting is having on lions in Africa.

Natural history

Local community rallies together to save elephants that are stuck in the mud

The tale of an attempt to rescue two elephants from the mud after they became stuck after trying to drink water from muddy pools

Destinations, Etosha, Namibia, Travel & Lifestyle, Travel diaries

Exploring Etosha

Everything you need to know about Etosha National Park in Namibia – home of giant white elephants & crowded waterholes during the dry season

News

Poison destroys another Kenyan lion pride

The conflict between subsistence farmers and lions continues in the Amboseli ecosystem as a lion pride is poisoned.

News, Poaching

Famous Marsh lions poisoned in Maasai Mara

Lions from the Marsh Pride, made famous by the Big Cat Diary series, have been poisoned in the Maasai Mara with at least two lions dead as a result.

Natural history

Saving the cheetah: a need for speed

The cheetah is the fastest land animal, with a body built to incredible acceleration. But its also fast heading towards extinction in the wild

Destinations, DR Congo, Mount Nyiragongo

Climbing Nyiragongo – an active volcano in the DRC

Safari report-back: Climbing Nyiragongo – an active volcano in the middle of the Democratic Republic of Congo. By Sean Messham

Mahale, Tanzania, Travel & Lifestyle

Chimp trekking in Mahale with Africa Geographic

My dream safari came true – of chimp trekking in the Mahale Mountains National Park with Africa Geographic

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