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Decoding science

Who’s been sleeping in my bed? New study identifies the bird species that use hamerkop nests for breeding

Hamerkops create one of the largest nests of any individual bird in the world. But other bird species use these nests for breeding

Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

Fragile lion kingdoms; the ultimate South African safari guide; Botswana mobile safari and the head of a starfish – this week with AG

Decoding science, Human-wildlife conflict, Natural history

The fragile kingdoms of the African lion

Lions are under threat. A new study examines the fragility of lion populations in Africa, probing socio-political & ecological factors

Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

Kingsley Holgate’s expedition to Matusadona; elephants vs trees; Mumbo Island escape and a rare rain frog rediscovered – this week with AG

African Parks

Resilience and renaissance in Matusadona

Kingsley Holgate & his Afrika Odyssey expedition team are connecting 22 parks managed by African Parks. Read about their trip to Matusadona NP

Decoding science

Net win – saving Africa’s trees from elephants

New research shows that wire-netting can be used to significantly increase tree survival by reducing elephant impact on large trees

Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

Desert-adapted lion hunted under suspicious circumstances; our guide to Africa’s wild pigs; zombie ants; an Okavango Delta safari & a Mana Pools special offer – this week with AG

Natural history

The wild pigs of Africa

There are six species of wild pigs in Africa: common and desert warthogs, bushpigs, red river hog, giant forest hogs and North African boars

Hunting

Trophy hunted: Namibian desert-adapted lion – here are the facts

Trophy hunt: a male desert-adapted lion has been hunted amidst suspicious circumstances – we ask questions of MEFT

Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

Kruger rhino population update; Makgadikgadi’s archaeological magic; Mara secret-season safari; & the banks fuelling endangered animal trade – this week with AG

Decoding science

Archaeological magic in Makgadikgadi

Archaeological sites in the Makgadikgadi salt pans reveal how ancient humans used black silcrete formed from lake mud to make tools

Poaching

Kruger rhino population update – the losses continue

Rhino populations in Kruger National Park continue to decline despite innovative strategies implemented to prevent rhino poaching

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