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Queleas added to hyena menu

Queleas have become an unexpected addition to the diet of spotted hyenas, showing hyenas’ adaptability and opportunism

Are fenced lions happy?

Does lion pride behaviour change between fenced & open systems? Researchers monitoring lions in Kruger, Pilanesberg & more aim to find out

Can rhinos survive climate change?

Unable to cope well with prolonged periods of extreme temperatures, rhinos are particularly vulnerable to the increasing heat associated with climate change

KAZA elephants – new analysis adds vital details

An analysis of elephant population trends in KAZA shows a worrying increase in poaching, slowed population growth, negative population trends outside of protected areas, and the need for more accurate information to combat threats

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

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

The cheetahs of southern Tanzania

A new study, aimed at aiding the conservation of Tanzania’s cheetahs, reveals the secrets of the cheetahs of the Ruaha-Rungwa ecosystem

Seven safari myths – busted

Can you separate fact from fiction when it comes to the tall tales told about Africa’s wildlife? Our experts bust common safari myths

Hippos to be uplisted? CITES CoP19

Ten African states have proposed the transfer of the hippo from CITES Appendix II to Appendix I ahead of the 19th Conference of the Parties. What does this entail?

The state of Africa’s rhino

Here’s our analysis of the IUCN report containing the most recent rhino numbers, trends, poaching incidents, conservation measures & trade updates

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