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THIS WEEK
All about Mgahinga Gorilla NP; how elephants give each other names; and an iconic Chobe + Vic Falls safari – this week with AG
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla NP, on the forested slopes of 3 extinct volcanoes in Virunga Conservation Area, is an important home to mountain gorillas
Calling an elephant by its name
Do elephant rumblings contain names? Research shows elephants may have individual names, and they may use these names in their communication
THIS WEEK
A vivid Mashatu photo gallery; Botswana’s 90-leopard hunting quota; spotting (and counting) hyenas in Tanzania; and an iconic South African bush and beach holiday – this week with AG
Mashatu Magic
Simon Espley headed to Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana’s Tuli Block with Photographer of the Year’s 2023 winners
Spotting spotted hyena
New research using camera traps has measured spotted hyena population density in southern Tanzania – the first study of its kind for Tanzania
THIS WEEK
Your guide to the ultimate Big-5 safari; exploring Lake Mburo; and a professional photographic safari to Mara – this week with AG
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo is Uganda’s smallest national park, but offers ample natural diversity – from lakes to savannah, giraffes to leopards, and birding
THIS WEEK
2 super tuskers hunted in Tanzania; how giraffes choose their besties; AI for conservation; and experience Timbavati on an art safari – this week with AG
Trophy hunted: 2 super tuskers in Tanzania
Two 100-pounder elephants have been hunted in Tanzania (NOT THOSE PICTURED HERE) – raising questions about the targeting of Amboseli’s last super tuskers
How giraffes choose their besties
Do giraffes choose their social groups based on appearance? A recent study investigates if giraffes form bonds based on spot shape
THIS WEEK
Exploring Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains; parenting, Wahlberg’s-eagle style; the rat with a lethal secret; Maasai Mara Champagne safari; and lion cub cuteness overload