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Flamingos in peril: East Africa’s flamingos threatened by rising lakes
Rising lake levels caused by climate change are threatening East Africa’s flamingos, pushing their iconic habitats to the brink
Mashatu: Land of giants
Botswana’s Mashatu is home to giant vistas, elephants, cats & birdlife. Discover Mashatu’s magic through the photos of Roger & Pat de la Harpe
THIS WEEK – 11 October 2024
Our wild Hwange conservation safari; Kingsley Holgate heads to Ennedi; the great giraffe debate; Safari to Vic Falls and Okavango Delta; or kestrel manoeuvres in the dark? – AG this week
Necks for feeding or fighting? Giraffe evolution’s tallest debate
Is the giraffe’s long neck for feeding or sexual selection? The necks for sex or food dispute continues, with new findings re-kindling debate
Ennedi energy
Kingsley Holgate & the Afrika Odyssey expedition are connecting 22 African Parks protected areas. Read about their trip to Ennedi, Chad
THIS WEEK – 04 October 2024
Magical Liuwa Plain photo diary; why Zakouma’s lions are thriving; honeymoon safari – wildlife & winelands; and desert & delta safari – AG this week
Changing tastes: Why Zakouma’s lions are eating better
Improved management in Zakouma, Chad, has led to healthier prey populations. Lions now favour larger species & prides are getting bigger
Zambia’s hidden gems – part 2: Our Liuwa Plain safari
Photo travel diary: Liuwa Plain NP is another Zambian hidden gem, where thunderstorms transform plains into lush landscapes dense with wildlife
THIS WEEK – 07 September 2024
Africa in the raw in Chad’s Zakouma NP; Sua Pan’s 500,000 flamingos; Cape Town, Sabi Sands, Winelands & Vic Falls all in one luxury safari – AG this week
Zakouma – Africa in the raw
Kingsley Holgate & the Afrika Odyssey expedition are connecting 22 African Parks protected areas. Read about their trip to Zakouma, Chad
Counting pink dots – a tale of machines, flamingos and rivers
Over 500,000 flamingos counted in Botswana’s Sua Pan using AI reveal vital conservation needs and the impact of climate change
THIS WEEK – 20 September 2024
Hwange’s lion dynasties under threat; Busanga Plains travel photo diary; follow in tusker footsteps on a walking safari; and what we can learn from penguins – AG this week