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Destinations, Travel & Lifestyle, Travel diaries

Discovering Ethiopia

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, …

Natural history, Opinion Editorial, Poaching

Opinion: Europe first plundered elephants for ivory – should Western countries preach to China?

The Elephant Protection Initiative takes a long view and considers the changing role of China in the illegal ivory trade.

Destinations, Photo Galleries, Travel & Lifestyle, Travel diaries

Maasai Mara – Falling in love again

Safari report-back: My private safari in the Maasai Mara with pro photographer Arnfinn Johansen and Africa Geographic. By Ruzdi Ekenheim

Natural history

Bull elephants – their importance as individuals in elephant societies

It has long been recognised that older female elephants are pivotal to elephant ecology and herd survival, but what of older males?

Photo Galleries, Photographer of the Year

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 2, Weekly Selection Gallery 3 and Weekly Selection Gallery 4.

Photo Galleries, Photographer of the Year

Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 18: Gallery 3

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.

Photo Galleries, Photographer of the Year

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 3 and Weekly Selection Gallery 4.

Photo Galleries, Photographer of the Year

Photographer of the Year 2019 Weekly Selection: Week 18: Gallery 4

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.

Natural history, News

Death row “nuisance” elephant Riff Raff gets a reprieve as judge intervenes to prevent shooting

Wildlife groups say Riff Raff is a victim of human-elephant conflict, call for review of decision that would sentence him to death.

Destinations, Travel & Lifestyle

Marrakech: The famed Red City in North Africa

Marrakech is beautifully chaotic with a rich history dating back over 1,000 years to the days when mighty sultans ruled over the walled city. Today it is home to an incredibly pulsating energy that invites you to wander aimlessly in search of stunning architecture, a cup of sweet mint tea and maybe a spicy Tagine.

Natural history, News, People

Become an Eco-warrior and donate towards educational conservation comics for children

Become an ‘Eco-warrior’ and help the Southern African Conservation Trust educate the less privileged children by making a small donation towards their educational conservation comics.

Hunting, Natural history, Opinion Editorial

Opinion: Trophy hunting in the Greater Kruger versus broader conservation priorities

Trophy hunting in the Greater Kruger – biodiversity conservationist provides perspective, and suggests that well-funded groups opposed to hunting have a disproportionate voice in social media, compared to local communities that are affected by living amongst or near wildlife, and carry the costs.

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