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IUCN confirms four giraffe species, reshaping conservation across Africa and unlocking urgent, species-specific protection strategies

Odzala gorillas – habituated vs wild encounters; Kunene renewal; Captive lion farming probe; Zululand bush & beach safari; Ultimate Kafue

Rains in Kunene spark hope: wildlife returns, communities rebuild, and conservancies lead recovery in this Namibian desert frontier

Study of 160+ sources finds no proof lion farming aids conservation – and warns it may fuel demand for lion body parts

Rare Barrydale redfin & river health; 9 water safaris; Okavango wild dog drama; Southern Africa mega safari & Malawi’s conservation gems

Rare South African fish like the Barrydale redfin warn of our rivers’ decline – saving them means saving our freshwater lifelines

Trophy hunting backlash: Blondie the lion + our CEO’s editorial; Paul Funston’s bold lion op-ed; 11 walking safaris; & gorilla trekking in Odzala

Walking in the bushveld with an experienced guide is a great way to learn about the detail of nature. Here are 11 top walking safaris

Dr Paul Funston unpacks the scientific and ethical failures of lion trophy hunting policies – and the deadly cost to iconic pride males

Safari season secrets revealed; bonobo power dynamics decoded; wild Limpopo NP explored; and two unforgettable safaris

Explore wild beauty, 4×4 trails, rare wildlife & local culture in Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park – part of a visionary peace park

Female bonobos rise to power through coalition and cooperation, challenging dominance norms in the animal kingdom – and human assumptions