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Pillaging Kenya’s wildlife + penguin victory + feast of photos
The African penguin just scored a major legal victory – because even birds need good lawyers and scientists on their side! After years of wrangling, BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB have secured a huge win for South Africa’s penguins. The hard-won court order issued by the Pretoria High Court following a settlement agreement forces commercial fisheries to keep their hands off the fish around six key African penguin colonies: Dassen Island, Robben Island, Stony Point, Dyer Island, St Croix Island and Bird Island. Translation? More fish for these tuxedoed treasures and a fighting chance to dodge extinction. With a decade-long fishing ban around key breeding colonies, the penguins might just waddle their way back from the brink. It’s a win for conservation, a loss for overfishing, and a reminder that sometimes, persistence (and a good legal team) pays off!
This week, we bring you an in-depth investigation from northern Kenya, where rampant poaching & wildlife trafficking are threatening endangered species such as reticulated giraffes, hirolas & cheetahs. Read our story below. And, we bring you the top toe-curling photos from Week 5 of Photographer of the Year – yet another fabulously raw African photo fiesta.
Taryn van Jaarsveld – Editor, Africa Geographic
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Story 1
https://africageographic.com/stories/poaching-and-trafficking-on-the-rise-in-northern-kenya-threatening-endangered-giraffe-cheetah-and-more/
PILLAGING KENYA
Poaching & wildlife trafficking in northern Kenya are driving endangered species to the brink
Story 2
https://africageographic.com/stories/photographer-of-the-year-2025-weekly-selection-week-5/
FABULOUS PHOTOS
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“I was already a veteran Africa safari traveller by the time I booked with Africa Geographic recently. I had spent every year since 1996 self-driving with my late husband, and then solo from 2015. My first travel agency experience before finding AG was not overwhelming. My past travel experience made me a more difficult customer, not an easier one! I had high expectations and wanted personal service. When I signed up for a safari with AG, I soon found I had found my home. My first booking was for a Serengeti safari. I was hesitant at first, having read so much about overcrowding, out-of-control tourists, and mediocre accommodation. I needn’t have worried. AG safari expert Christian Boix set me up with a perfect trip and I enjoyed every minute.
Next was a revisit to Tswalu and Londolozi. Although I had been to both already, Christian went the extra mile for me, smoothed my travel from beginning to end, and not one thing went wrong. Next up will be Kenya, a trip I have been longing to do for years, and I have no doubt that the meticulous planning Christian has done for me will make for a grand success. I can’t wait!”
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WATCH: Walking in the bushveld with an experienced guide is a great way to learn about the detail of nature. You will be shown the tell-tale signs that animals leave when they pass by and evidence of violent encounters between predators and prey. And because you are not in a vehicle, your senses will be alert to the sounds and smells we miss on game drive – a thrilling experience. Spend a minute or two enjoying a few visuals of what you can expect on a Kruger walking safari. (01:40) Click here to watch
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