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The cheetahs of southern Tanzania
A new study, aimed at aiding the conservation of Tanzania’s cheetahs, reveals the secrets of the cheetahs of the Ruaha-Rungwa ecosystem
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The hybrid elephants of Kibale; Lake Manyara NP; a new pangolin; and a prime-season safari to Botswana at a special early-bird rate – this week with AG
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara, home to millions of migratory flamingos & high elephant densities, is the perfect base from which to start your Tanzanian safari
The hybrid elephants of Kibale – new research on how to distinguish types of African elephant
A new study from Kibale has laid the groundwork to distinguish between forest/savannah elephant hybrids and different elephant species
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The science of keeping Kruger’s rhinos safe; help collar lions to secure their future; ultimate Cape Town to-do list; and see the zebra migration – this week with AG
Cape Town: the ultimate to-do list
The city of Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most popular tourist destinations – for good reason. Here’s our ultimate Cape Town to-do list
The science behind keeping the rhinos of Greater Kruger safe
How effective are Greater Kruger’s interventions in keeping rhinos safe? A new report analyses the effectiveness of rhino conservation
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Your November safari sorted; Mara photo safari; Serengeti tented adventure & down with Botswana/Namibia vet fences? – this week with AG
Op Ed: Should Namibia and Botswana bring down their veterinary fences?
Should Namibia & Botswana bring down their veterinary fences? Gail Thomson makes the case for livelihoods, migratory routes & economy
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Tanzania’s rugged Nyerere NP; sexually deceptive orchids; an epic photo trip to Tuli; a safari to Congo’s forests and the shared experiences of penguins and space telescopes – this week with AG
Nyerere National Park – Selous rebranded
Recently declared Nyerere National Park, formerly part of Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania, is one of Africa’s most rugged wilderness areas
The boudoir of beetles – how this orchid sexually deceives its pollinator
How this longhorn beetle has been deceived into copulating with a rare orchid, Disa forficaria, in order to act as its pollinator