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Places: Addo Elephant National Park, Amakhala Game Reserve, Camdeboo National Park, Eastern Cape, Gondwana Game Reserve, Kariega Game Reserve, Karoo National Park, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Mountain Zebra National Park, Samara Private Game Reserve, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Sibuya Game Reserve, South Africa, Western Cape
The Cape safari – off the beaten safari track
The Cape safari experience: fascinating wildlife and malaria-free protected spaces close to Cape Town and the Garden Route
High society – spotted hyena inherit social networks
High-ranking spotted hyena cubs inherit a social network of allies which increases access to resources & breeding opportunities: New research
Gombe and Mahale – the chimpanzee forests of Tanzania
Gombe & Mahale in Tanzania combine safari with chimpanzee trekking in the magic forests on the shores of Lake Tanganyika
Tana River primates – on a broken wildlife highway
The critically endangered Tana River red colobus & mangabey are endemic to the forests on the banks of the Tana River
Poaching and tuskless elephants – the scientific confirmation
Ivory poaching selectively drives the evolution of tuskless elephants – new research confirms what many experts have suggested for decades
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy – Kenya’s golden child
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya, is a haven for rare and wonderful wildlife that offers exclusive stunning safari experiences.
Sunbird feathers and the sweltering cost of beauty
Gorgeous iridescent sunbird feathers play an essential role in visual communication but could dangerously increase heat absorption – new research
The Garden Route – South Africa’s ultimate road trip
The Garden Route is a dramatic meeting of mountains, gorges, forest and the Indian Ocean, interspersed by quaint, sleepy beach towns
Caracal – Africa’s deadly beauty
The caracal, with its luminous eyes, dramatic ear tufts, bold facial markings and stocky physique is arguably Africa’s most exquisite cat
Ghosts in the gorges – on the fugitives’ trail
Fugitives’ Drift is a rejuvenating getaway for heart and soul, where the hills breathe history and ghosts whisper in the moonlit gorges. The lodge is a haven of family hospitality in a breathtaking natural setting.
Striped hyena – the forgotten fourth hyena
Striped hyenas lurk in the shadows, shy and elusive. They are seldom seen, poorly understood and may answer our questions on hyena evolution
Samburu – home of the Samburu special 5
Samburu – an arid land steeped in rich tradition, where people, livestock, and wildlife thrive side by side, sharing precious resources.
