Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is now closed for entries and this week we will look at the last remaining entries chosen for the Weekly Selection galleries. There are four galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other galleries for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 1, Weekly Selection …
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Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is now closed for entries and this week we will look at the last remaining entries chosen for the Weekly Selection galleries. There are four galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other galleries for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 2, Weekly Selection …
Continue reading “Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 22: Gallery 1”
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is now in the last week for receiving entries and at midnight on April 30th (CAT time) the competition will close for submissions, after which our judges will spend the month of May considering every selected photo before announcing our winners! There are four galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see …
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Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is now in the last week for receiving entries and at midnight on April 30th (CAT time) the competition will close for submissions, after which our judges will spend the month of May considering every selected photo before announcing our winners! There are four galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see …
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Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is now in the last week for receiving entries and at midnight on April 30th (CAT time) the competition will close for submissions, after which our judges will spend the month of May considering every selected photo before announcing our winners! There are four galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see …
Continue reading “Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 21: Gallery 4”
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is now in the last week for receiving entries and at midnight on April 30th (CAT time) the competition will close for submissions, after which our judges will spend the month of May considering every selected photo before announcing our winners! There are four galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see …
Continue reading “Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 21: Gallery 1”
Another blow for Africa’s remaining large-tusked elephants, as trophy hunters kill another massive elephant in Gonarezhou, Zimbabwe. The surgical removal of Africa’s giants continues.
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is heading into the last week for receiving entries and at midnight on April 30th (CAT time) the competition will close for submissions. There are two galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other gallery for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 1 ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE GALLERY To …
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Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is heading into the last week for receiving entries and at midnight on April 30th (CAT time) the competition will close for submissions. There are two galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other gallery for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 2 ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE GALLERY …
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The Draft Impact Report compiled for the proposed citrus farm near Kruger has been deemed ‘poor in analytical components’ and ‘unsatisfactory because of omissions or inadequacies’ according to Elephants Alive researcher.
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are three galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other two galleries for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 2 and Weekly Selection Gallery 3. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE STORY …
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Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are three galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other two galleries for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 1 and Weekly Selection Gallery 2. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE STORY …
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Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are three galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other two galleries for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 1 and Weekly Selection Gallery 3. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE STORY …
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Ethiopia is a fascinating country. Rapidly recovering since 1991 from the ravages of Marxism, and only relatively recently discovered by cultural and wildlife tourists, it is one of three countries in the world that has never been colonised. It is the second-most populous country in Africa, after Nigeria, with 105 million people, comprising 80 ethnic groups, …
Safari report-back: My private safari in the Maasai Mara with pro photographer Arnfinn Johansen and Africa Geographic. By Ruzdi Ekenheim
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are four galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other three galleries for this week’s selection, click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 2, Weekly Selection Gallery 3 and Weekly Selection Gallery 4. ALSO IN …
Continue reading “Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 18: Gallery 1”
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are four galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other three galleries for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 1, Weekly Selection Gallery 2 and Weekly Selection Gallery 4. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE …
Continue reading “Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 18: Gallery 3”
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are four galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other three galleries for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 1, Weekly Selection Gallery 3 and Weekly Selection Gallery 4. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE …
Continue reading “Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 18: Gallery 2”
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are four galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other three galleries for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 1, Weekly Selection Gallery 2 and Weekly Selection Gallery 3. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE GALLERIES To see …
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CITES debates: White rhino, elephant, giraffe and other African species come under the spotlight at the May CoP18 sessions.
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are three galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other two galleries for this week’s selection, click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 1 and Weekly Selection Gallery 2. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE STORY The …
Continue reading “Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 17: Gallery 3”
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are three galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other two galleries for this week’s selection, click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 2 and Weekly Selection Gallery 3. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE STORY The …
Continue reading “Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 17: Gallery 1”
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are three galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other two galleries for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 1 and Weekly Selection Gallery 3. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE STORY The Honey …
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There is an expression in Afrikaans that goes “so taai soos ‘n ratel” – which translates to “as tough as a honey badger”. Across the continent honey badgers have earned the reputation of being tough, even lending their name to an armoured personnel carrier used by the South African Defence Force. This reputation is in part …
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are three galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other two galleries for this week’s selection click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 2 and Weekly Selection Gallery 3. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE …
Continue reading “Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 16: Gallery 1”
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are three galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other two galleries for this week’s selection, click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 1 and Weekly Selection Gallery 2. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE To see the …
Continue reading “Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 16: Gallery 3”
Our Photographer of the Year 2019 is now in full swing and there is only a month left to go before entries close! There are three galleries showcasing this week’s Weekly Selection. To see the other two galleries for this week’s selection, click here: Weekly Selection Gallery 1 and Weekly Selection Gallery 3. ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE To see …
Continue reading “Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 16: Gallery 2”
Recreating a self-sustaining ecosystem and restoring it to its former glory is the vision of Samara Karoo Reserve in the Great Karoo.
IUCN report asks if Africa’s protected areas need to be reconfigured in light of current conservation realities.
Azura Selous, a luxury game lodge situated along the banks of the Great Ruaha River in the remote Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania, has announced its sudden closure due to the unexpected arrival of loggers in the area.
Trophy hunting in Africa is in decline, and no longer pays its way, leading to poaching and habitat loss in hunting areas – according to IUCN report
Botswana elephant survey now made public. You’ve seen all the political posturing from all sides, now read the actual report and make up your own mind.
Turtles, tortoises and terrapins are reptiles characterised by a cartilaginous shell – though often the terms used to describe these species can get a bit confusing, depending on the type of English used.
The Comoros. It’s a name that conjures up a rich history of mighty sultans who once ruled over a melting pot of different cultures on islands at the end of the world. A volcanic archipelago off Africa’s east coast, the Comoros is made up of three major islands, called by their French names: Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), and Anjouan (Nzwani). Once …
Yellow fever is a disease spread by the bite of infected female mosquitoes. We take a look at this disease and the readily available vaccine
Safari report-back: My walking safari in the vast Serengeti wilderness – a fantastic experience for adventurous souls. By Simon Espley
Research has revealed that the desert-adapted lions eking out a living on the harsh northwest coast of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast National Park (SCNP) are again specialising in hunting seals and coastal birds such as flamingos and cormorants, after an absence of 35 years.
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2019 marks the year of the pig. So what better way to celebrate it than by taking a look at one of Africa’s own wild pig: the warthog!
Did you know that there are three species of elephants? We take a look at the differences between the African, Asian and forest elephant.
Nanzhila Plains is a hidden gem in the remote southern reaches of Kafue National Park, Zambia. Safari heaven
Proposed changes in CITES have been released, with Namibia proposing to downlist its population of white rhinos to Appendix II, to allow only international commercial trade in live animals and hunting trophies, and Eswatini seeks to allow unrestricted international commercial trade in all specimens of its white rhino population, which is currently included in Appendix II.
“There are few sounds as evocative and exhilarating as a lion roaring his challenge into the African night; triggering in us all a primordial reaction of fear and awe. Lions are essential players in Africa’s wild spaces, ruthlessly executing the role of an apex predator and so helping maintain biodiversity and ecosystems, which change fundamentally …
Lion infanticide: A look into why lions sometimes kill the offspring of their own species.
Announcing the winners of our Best Video Clip 2018 competition! Take a look to see who has won the $500 prizes!
Bouncing over a line of assailing waves, our boat speeds away from the riverine town of Maroansetra, bound for the lushly forested Masoala Peninsula. Nosy Mangabe clogs the horizon, a perfectly placed puff of cloud lending the 520-hectare islet the appearance of a smouldering volcano. I almost expect to see dinosaurs wandering the island’s liana-tangled …
Elephants Alive has released a comprehensive report regarding the proposed 120ha citrus farm development on the border of the Greater Kruger National Park.
“A cheetah in full flight is one of Africa’s most breathtaking sights – that blindingly rapid and yet sublimely smooth acceleration and the ability to swerve at full speed take one’s breath away. And, with a hunting success rate above 50%, cheetahs are amongst the most successful of Africa’s large carnivores when it comes to …
South Africa’s Acting Minister of Environmental Affairs Derek Hanekom has officially approved the ground-breaking and visionary 10-year Kruger National Park Management Plan.
A citrus farming enterprise has purchased a small but ecologically pivotal farm on the border of the Klaserie and Timbavati private nature reserves (Greater Kruger) near the town of Hoedspruit, and plans to develop a citrus orchard in this vital game reserve area.
With over 25,593 entries received for our Photographer of the Year 2018 competition, our judges had a tough time deciding on our overall winner. However, one photo stood out among the thousands, and it spoke to the judges on all levels. Sushil Chauhan’s photo of a Rüppell’s vulture portrayed vultures for what they are – majestic and …
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