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The cheetah is the fastest land animal, with a body built to incredible acceleration. But its also fast heading towards extinction in the wild

Safari report-back: Climbing Nyiragongo – an active volcano in the middle of the Democratic Republic of Congo. By Sean Messham

My dream safari came true – of chimp trekking in the Mahale Mountains National Park with Africa Geographic

A thicket is a dense, almost impenetrable tangle of trees, shrubs, and vines, that is home to a host of biodiversity. Here is why you should spare a thought for thickets

Baby rhinos need special care and Ntombi was no exception. This is her story – after 18 hack wounds from poachers who had killed her mother

Exploring the wild places of Namibia makes for a different kind of honeymoon, and our road trip turned out to be the journey of a lifetime

Jim Naughten first came across Namibia’s Herero tribe years ago when he saw a Herero lady sashaying across the desert in her beautiful dress

This is a story of two rescued pangolins, a story of compassion and transboundary teamwork to help two endangered mammals

Five things you should know before you summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak and a popular challenge for adventurers

An unforgettable photographic safari with Africa Geographic in the remote Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park

Elephant dung has many uses to humans – from delicious coffee and beer, to medicine, insect repellant, biogas and paper

iSimangaliso is a World Heritage Site – a rich and diverse ecosystem that attracts nature lovers and provides sustainable livelihoods for many