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Experiencing nocturnal animals is a highlight of any African safari. Here are the top 12 nocturnal animals to seek, and where to find them.

Mgahinga Gorilla NP, on the forested slopes of 3 extinct volcanoes in Virunga Conservation Area, is an important home to mountain gorillas

Do elephant rumblings contain names? Research shows elephants may have individual names, and they may use these names in their communication

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

Simon Espley headed to Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana’s Tuli Block with Photographer of the Year’s 2023 winners

New research using camera traps has measured spotted hyena population density in southern Tanzania – the first study of its kind for Tanzania

Your guide to the ultimate Big-5 safari; exploring Lake Mburo; and a professional photographic safari to Mara – this week with AG

Lake Mburo is Uganda’s smallest national park, but offers ample natural diversity – from lakes to savannah, giraffes to leopards, and birding

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

Two 100-pounder elephants have been hunted in Tanzania (NOT THOSE PICTURED HERE) – raising questions about the targeting of Amboseli’s last super tuskers

Do giraffes choose their social groups based on appearance? A recent study investigates if giraffes form bonds based on spot shape

Exploring Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains; parenting, Wahlberg’s-eagle style; the rat with a lethal secret; Maasai Mara Champagne safari; and lion cub cuteness overload