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A hiatus in the hyena literature
A review of scientific literature on Hyaenidae reveals trends and gaps in the research on hyenas and other Hyaenidae species
THIS WEEK – 02 February 2024
All about Mgahinga Gorilla NP; how elephants give each other names; and an iconic Chobe + Vic Falls safari – this week with AG
Africa by night – 12 nocturnal animals and where to find them
Experiencing nocturnal animals is a highlight of any African safari. Here are the top 12 nocturnal animals to seek, and where to find them.
Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla NP, on the forested slopes of 3 extinct volcanoes in Virunga Conservation Area, is an important home to mountain gorillas
Calling an elephant by its name
Do elephant rumblings contain names? Research shows elephants may have individual names, and they may use these names in their communication
THIS WEEK – 26 January 2024
A vivid Mashatu photo gallery; Botswana’s 90-leopard hunting quota; spotting (and counting) hyenas in Tanzania; and an iconic South African bush and beach holiday – this week with AG
Mashatu Magic
Simon Espley headed to Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana’s Tuli Block with Photographer of the Year’s 2023 winners
Spotting spotted hyena
New research using camera traps has measured spotted hyena population density in southern Tanzania – the first study of its kind for Tanzania
THIS WEEK – 19 January 2024
Your guide to the ultimate Big-5 safari; exploring Lake Mburo; and a professional photographic safari to Mara – this week with AG
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo is Uganda’s smallest national park, but offers ample natural diversity – from lakes to savannah, giraffes to leopards, and birding
THIS WEEK – 12 January 2024
2 super tuskers hunted in Tanzania; how giraffes choose their besties; AI for conservation; and experience Timbavati on an art safari – this week with AG
Trophy hunted: 2 super tuskers in Tanzania
Two 100-pounder elephants have been hunted in Tanzania (NOT THOSE PICTURED HERE) – raising questions about the targeting of Amboseli’s last super tuskers