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Hyena royalty returns to Maputo National Park
Five spotted hyena have been released into Maputo National Park as part of a rewilding journey for this biodiversity hotspot
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Elegant impala; talking testes; desert + delta; a rescued pangolin pup & is October the best safari time? – this week with AG
Impala
Impala are one of the most common antelope species, often seen on safari. This remarkable African mammal is doe-eyed, resilient & athletic
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Trophy hunting in Botswana; journey to Iona NP; hormonal leopards & a Chitake Springs photographic safari – this week with AG
Journey to Iona – Kingsley Holgate’s Afrika Odyssey expedition
Kingsley Holgate & his Afrika Odyssey expedition team set out to connect 22 parks managed by African Parks. Read about their quest to Iona NP
Trophy hunting in Botswana’s NG13: we follow the money
We follow the money to reveal how this trophy hunter makes huge profits by not adequately compensating the NG13 communities in Botswana
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Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve; the towering intellect of giraffes; a tribute to rangers; and Kenya’s iconic safaris – this week with AG
Towering intellect? How scientists discovered that giraffe can use statistical reasoning
Giraffe are an endless source of fascination for scientists. A new study reveals that giraffes are capable of statistical inference
Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve is Malawi’s land of miombo forests, vast river networks. ample elephants and revitalised wildlife
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Explore Nairobi National Park; captivating genets; the wonders of a mobile safari and a Greater Kruger big-cat safari – this week with AG
Genets of Africa
Genets are the cat-like carnivores of Africa, frequently spotted on safari. Learn more about the 14 species of genet found on the continent
Nairobi National Park
In the heart of Kenya’s capital, wilderness meets civilisation in Nairobi National Park, offering a safari experience unlike any other
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Bush meets beach; vultures released; travel to the Delta; and all there is to know on your Maasai Mara safari – this week with AG
Vultures successfully released after poisoning incident
Vultures are in crisis, threatened by human-wildlife conflict and poisoning events. Organisations like the EWT are helping to save vultures
One-stop bush and beach safari
Bush or beach? There’s no need to choose, with these African safari destinations offering the best of both ocean & wildlife experiences
THIS WEEK
The remarkable Matusadona bushveld; Angolan giraffe return to Iona; safari to South Africa; the leopard habituation question and all about bird beaks – this week with AG
Matusadona National Park
Matusadona National Park, on the shores of Lake Kariba, is a remarkable African wilderness & one of Zimbabwe’s top safari destinations
Giraffe return to Iona National Park – Angola
Giraffe have returned to Iona National Park, Angola, after a long absence, through efforts to restore biodiversity to the region
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The real impacts of dehorning rhinos; fascinating Ethiopian wolves; the don’ts of wildlife interactions; octopus dreaming & Great Migration safaris – this week with AG
Missing the point: new study suggests that dehorning can negatively impact black rhino social behaviours
Dehorning rhinos is a vital anti-poaching strategy. But a new study suggests dehorning can negatively impact black rhino social behaviours
Ethiopian wolf
The Ethiopian wolf is the most endangered carnivore in Africa. Found only in the Ethiopian Highlands, they are threatened by habitat loss
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9 water safaris; the marvellous wildebeest; as blind as a bat and the ultimate in Botswana safaris – this week with AG
Wildebeest
The wildebeest, star of the Great Migration, is one of Africa’s toughest animals. Seeing this comical antelope on safari is very entertaining
Nine legendary water safaris
Africa’s rivers, streams and lakes are its lifeblood. Here’s our list of some of our favourite water safaris on the continent
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Magical Mana Pools, the elusive African civet, saving pangolins and a fully catered mobile safari in Botswana – this week with AG
African civet
While they occur throughout sub-Saharan Africa, the nocturnal African civet is rarely spotted on safari. Learn more about the elusive civet
Enchanted Mana Pools
Traveller Irene Amiet visited Zimbabwe’s famed Mana Pools National Park to photograph the other-worldly wilderness of this Zambezi kingdom
|Ai|-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
|Ai|-Ais Richtersveld is a wilderness paradise for adventurers & naturalists. Unusual desert landscapes, diverse plants & epic canyons await
Uganda birding bonanza
A Uganda birding safari offers amazing bucket-list sightings, with over 1,065 species on offer. Col Roberts visited Uganda on an AG safari
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Photographer of the Year 2023 revealed, epic safari options and a leopard’s spots – this week with AG
Photographer of the Year 2023 Winners
We have a winner! Announcing the winner, runners-up and highly commended images from Photographer of the Year 2023!
Spot the difference – do leopards inherit their patterns from their mothers?
Research shows that leopards inherit their patterns of rosettes and whisker spots from their mothers – an exciting finding in leopard genetics
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Big Life CEO comments on the spearing of Amboseli lions, Africa’s magnificent mountain kingdoms + pangolins in need – this week with AG
About those 6 speared lions – comment from Big Life’s CEO
Six lions speared to death in Amboseli: Big Life Foundation CEO Benson Leyian comments on the complexities of human-wildlife conflict
Africa’s must-visit mountain kingdoms
Here’s our list of Africa’s must-visit mountain kingdoms – discover their magnitude, scenery and the creatures that call them home
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Help save the pangolins, Photographer of the Year finalists and the resident roundworms of black rhinos – this week with AG
A wounded rhino or a parasitic worm? Filariasis explained
Ever noticed wounds on the skin of a rhino? These lesions have an interesting source. We examine Filariasis, caused by a parasitic worm
Photographer of the Year 2023 Finalists – Gallery 2
The finalists for Photographer of the Year 2023 are here! Submissions are closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Finalists – Gallery 1
The finalists for Photographer of the Year 2023 are here! Submissions are closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
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Our 101 Photographer of the Year favourites, the tragic spearing of lions in Amboseli and the possibility of mining in Mana Pools – this week with AG
Photographer of the Year 2023 Top 101 – Gallery 4
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for the Top 101 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Top 101 – Gallery 3
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for the Top 101 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Top 101 – Gallery 2
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for the Top 101 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Top 101 – Gallery 1
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for the Top 101 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Mining in Mana Pools
Mining in Mana Pools? Zimbabwean government announces application by Shalom Mining to explore one of Africa’s greatest wilderness areas
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A trilogy of phenomenal galleries for our final Photographer of the Year 2023 weekly selection, some epic travel inspiration and exploring Uganda’s secret valley – this week with AG
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 13 – Gallery 3
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 13 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 13 – Gallery 2
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 13 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 13 – Gallery 1
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 13 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
