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Natural history, Tsavo

Iconic Tsavo super tusker Lugard dies

Iconic Tsavo super tusker Lugard, has died of natural causes. Lugard is the second tusker to be found deceased in Tsavo in the past month

Human-wildlife conflict, Natural history

West African giraffe conservation success in Niger after daring translocation

A vital population of West African giraffe in Niger has been bolstered after the translocation of 4 giraffe from a security stricken region to Gadabedji Biosphere Reserve

Cape porcupine
Natural history

Cape porcupine

Cape porcupines are fascinating creatures. Protected by deadly quills, they are the largest rodents in southern Africa

Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

CoP19 proposal to uplist hippos, photo safari at Oltepesi, giant elephant birds, art on safari, and humans reach the 8 billion mark – this week with AG

Destinations

Oltepesi – a Maasai Mara camp for photographers

Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp in Mara North Conservancy is designed with photographers in mind – ideal for an epic Kenyan photographic safari

Decoding science

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?

Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

Magical Bazaruto; mitigating human-wildlife conflict in Namibia, bidding farewell to fallen tusker Dida, Okavango Delta safari and more – this week with AG

African Parks, Bazaruto, Mozambique

Bazaruto Archipelago National Park

Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago has the ingredients of a sublime safari: fascinating creatures, breathtaking scenery & amazing biodiversity

Human-wildlife conflict, Natural history

Human-wildlife conflict: long-term trends in Namibia

Research in Namibia on the type & frequency of human-wildlife conflict incidents between 2001–2019 can aid in mitigating future conflict occurrences

Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

Africa’s disappearing lions; jaw-dropping special offers in Botswana for SADC residents; Maasai Mara champagne safari; Mozambican beach bliss; and searching for gorillas in Mgahinga – this week with AG

Natural history, Tsavo

Tsavo tusker Dida dies of natural causes

Elephant Dida, tusker and matriarch of Tsavo National Park – possibly Africa’s largest female tusker – has died of natural causes

Decoding science, Natural history

Vanishing lions – a 75% decline in Africa’s iconic predators in just five decades

Africa’s lions are disappearing. New research shows that lion populations across the continent have declined by 75% in just five decades

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