Scientists suggest alternative land-use models to trophy hunting – models that are more inclusive of local people.
Category Archives: Wildlife
Greater Kruger sightings: The arrival of the wet season
Catch up on the latest wildlife-viewing highlights from the team at Tinstwalo in the Greater Kruger’s Manyeleti Private Game Reserve.
A leopard hunts baby warthogs
The sombre reality of nature comes to the fore in this account of a mother leopard and her cub killing tiny warthog piglets.
Lion poaching: Escalating demand for claws and teeth
The escalating demand for lion teeth and claws in Asian markets is driving the increased poaching of wild lions, says report.
Another mass vulture poisoning raises alarm in South Africa
Yet another mass vulture poisoning raises alarm bells that deliberate poisoning of vultures for belief-based use is on the increase, say experts.
The winner of our Best Video Clip 2019 competition
Announcing the winner of our Best Video Clip 2019 competition! Take a look to see who has won the $500 prize!
Elephant poaching decimates key Gabon reserve
Elephant population in Gabon’s Minkébé National Park have been decimated, with 25,000 being poached in 10 years (80% reduction), says research results.
Tragedy as elephant kills woman in Laikipia, Kenya
A 36-year-old woman has been trampled to death by an elephant at Ol Arabel Forest, on the borders of Baringo and Laikipia counties, Kenya.
Large herd of elephants seen in Nigeria’s war-torn northeast
In an exciting discovery, a previously-unknown herd of 250-300 elephants has been spotted in Nigeria’s far northeast corner, making it the first reported sighting of elephants in the region since the Boko Haram insurgency began a decade ago.
Leopard hunting: CITES quotas not sustainable, say researchers
CITES trophy hunting quotas for leopards are arbitrary and not sustainable, says research. Read here to find what the 3 researchers recommend.
Smoked baby chimpanzee on hotel menu, says NGO
Smoked baby chimpanzee on the menu at prominent DRC hotel, says NGO.
Rhino poaching continues to escalate in Botswana
Rhino poaching in Botswana has escalated alarmingly, with 13 rhinos being killed for their horns in the last two months, and a total of 31 since October 2018.
Greater Kruger sightings: A month of spotted cats
Catch up on the latest wildlife-viewing highlights from the team at Tinstwalo in the Greater Kruger’s Manyeleti Private Game Reserve.
Millipedes – 10 facts that we find interesting
Giant African millipedes often have unusually brightly coloured legs and bodies.
Rhino poaching in Namibia down
Rhino poaching in Namibia dropped to 41 individuals killed in all of 2019 so far, compared with nearly 72 during the same period last year, according to the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
Mountain gorilla population continues to rise
Great news! The population of mountain gorillas is on the rise, and now stands at an estimated 1,063 individuals.
Survival against the odds – 2 special elephants
The touching stories of two wild elephants whose struggle for survival will amaze (and humble) you, and provide a sense of perspective into the wonderful journey of life.
The Ngorongoro Crater: Tanzania’s ‘Garden of Eden’
Standing proudly in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Tanzania is the Ngorongoro Crater. This highly visited African attraction is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. Read on to find out more about this fantastic wildlife wonderland!
An insider’s guide to mobile walking safaris in South Luangwa
Ditching the confines of the game drive vehicle for a pair of walking boots as you venture out in the bush on a mobile walking safari is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling wilderness experiences in the South Luangwa National Park in Zambia.
Collared elephant hunted in Botswana, tracking device destroyed
A large bull elephant carrying a research collar with a tracking device has been killed by trophy hunters in Botswana, and the tracking device destroyed.
Lions in Gorongosa show population increase
Lions in Gorongosa National Park (Mozambique) are benefitting from better conservation measures, and show a population increase to 146, the nature reserve announced on Wednesday.
Painted wolves (African wild dogs) hunt pregnant impala
Not for sensitive viewers: An extreme sighting as a pack of painted wolves (African wild dogs), take down a pregnant impala in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park.
Fascinating sighting: The amusing antics of two young leopards
A fantastic sighting in the Greater Kruger of two young leopards .
Uganda birding – 10 best spots
The 10 best birding spots in Uganda, which hosts 1065 species – the ideal place to improve your life bird species list
The science behind turtle nesting sites along South Africa’s St. Lucia coastline
Find out more about the science behind the loggerhead and leatherback turtles using South Africa’s St. Lucia coastline as their nesting site.
Watch: Newborn elephant protected by his herd
An exquisite sighting of the moment an elephant calf is born amongst a family herd in the Maasai Mara.
5 Reasons to do a bush walk
If you only do one thing while on safari, make sure it’s a guided bush walk.
STROOP wins Kudu Award and donates prize money
South African filmmakers win top conservation award and donate prize money to the Kruger National Park Special Ranger K9 Unit.
Riff Raff the “problem” elephant receives extended protection against destruction
Good news as Riff Raff – the “problem” elephant destined to be destroyed – has been granted extended protection at his current reserve by the South African High Court.
Strange (non)case of pangolin killings in Mozambique
Investigation: Pangolin poaching and torture case hits a brick wall at court in Mozambique.
Namibia: Spectacular colours of a magnificent wilderness destination
Be inspired by this selection of images that capture Namibia’s extraordinary light. Expect a visual feast!
Painted wolves: 5 facts you may not know
Painted wolves, also known as African wild dogs, are remarkable creatures. Here are a five intriguing facts about them.
Critically endangered addax antelope to be reintroduced in Chad
The critically endangered addax antelope is to be brought back from the edge of extinction through reintroducing captive-bred species into the wild in Chad.
Experience an art safari in the Big 5 Greater Kruger
Join professional artist Alison Nicholls on a special Big 5 art safari in the Greater Kruger.
Using ‘chilli balls’ to reduce human-elephant conflict in Zambia
Crop-raiding elephants in Zambia are being deterred humanely through the use of ‘chilli balls’ which are fired at their rumps.
Escape and evade strategies in the reptile world
Taking a look at the diverse escape and evade strategies of reptiles in southern Africa.
Malkia the cheetah – Queen of the Ngare Nanyukie
Once again Lemala Nanyukie has proven to be at the heart of big cat action, this time with a cheetah attempting to hunt gazelle right in front of the camp.
Opinion: Zimbabwe’s shameful export of baby elephants under the guise of ‘sustainable use’
Opinion: Export of baby Zimbabwe elephants to China in defiance of CITES is shameful, and makes a mockery of ‘sustainable use’.
Greater Kruger sightings: The Magnificent 7
Catch up on the latest wildlife-viewing highlights from the team at Tinstwalo in the Greater Kruger’s Manyeleti Private Game Reserve.
Discovering the fascinating world of dung beetles
Dung beetles are fascinating creatures! As one of the strongest insects out there, they do a brilliant job in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
Special sighting: Black-backed jackal and her pups
Watch a special sighting of a black-backed jackal mother feeding her pups in the Greater Kruger.
Tanzania’s terrific Tarangire
Perhaps one of Tanzania’s lesser-known national parks, Tarangire is an incredible East African safari destination with diverse wildlife and landscapes.
African grey parrots: How social media is facilitating both illegal trade and the fight against it
A recent study examines how social media marketplaces facilitate trafficking of endangered African grey parrots.
Samanyanga – the legendary big tusker of Malilangwe
A moving tribute to the magnificent tusker known as ‘Samanyanga’, of Zimbabwe’s Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve – by wildlife filmmaker and photographer Kim Wolhuter. Samanyanga died of natural causes.
Katavi National Park takes radical action on hippos
Opinion by biologist: Controversial dam being built in Tanzania’s remote Katavi National Park to save hippos may have negative environmental consequences.
Matusadonha National Park to be managed and restored by African Parks and Zimbabwe government
Zimbabwe’s iconic Matusadonha National Park will now be managed by African Parks and the government in a bit to secure the park and restore wildlife populations.
