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An unforgettable Maasai Mara safari
Kathy West’s trip to Maasai Mara for a week of slow-paced photography brought intimate wildlife encounters & a safari like no other
Elephant populations drop by 90% (forest) and 70% (savannah) in 53 years – study
Research has uncovered population density declines of 90% for forest elephants and 70% for savannah elephants across Africa in 53 years
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THE Zanzibar to-do list; the link between miombo woodlands, elephants & carbon markets; a classic Tanzania bush & beach safari – this week
Zanzibar: the ultimate to-do list
Discover Zanzibar for an unforgettable island escape: idyllic beaches, vibrant culture, rich history, thrilling adventures, & must-see sites
Elephants, carbon markets, and the conservation of miombo woodlands
Discover the surprising link between carbon markets & elephants: how protecting Africa’s miombo woodlands benefits both climate & wildlife
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Martial eagles hunt lion cubs in Mara, elephant calf harassed by guide in Savute, & Kingsley Holgate’s journey to Chinko – AG this week
Guide seen harassing distressed elephant calf
Guide’s behaviour in question after interaction with distressed elephant calf in Savute – photos and eyewitness account
Martial eagles hunt lion cubs in Maasai Mara
Martial eagles have been recorded hunting lion cubs in the Mara ecosystem. A new study delves into the extraordinary behaviour of this apex predator
Chinko – Phoenix rising
Kingsley Holgate & the Afrika Odyssey team are connecting 22 African Parks protected areas. Read about their trip to Chinko, Central African Republic
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The unbreakable baobabs are here to stay; Big-5 malaria-free Marakele; and a one-of-a-kind Hwange conservation safari – AG this week
Marakele National Park
Marakele in South Africa’s Waterberg is a Big-5, malaria-free biodiversity extravaganza, & home to one of the world’s largest Cape vulture colonies
The unbreakable baobabs: are Africa’s iconic trees here to stay?
Africa’s baobabs are tougher than we think. Despite climate change concerns, these iconic trees show resilience against the odds