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Kingsley Holgate & the Afrika Odyssey expedition are connecting 22 African Parks protected areas. Read about their trip to Odzala-Kokoua, Congo-Brazzaville

Namibia’s cull of 723 wildlife – conservationists & MEFT respond; saving Bazaruto’s dugongs; see Rwanda’s gorillas on safari; and the ultimate Kenya holiday

How do we save the last dugong population on Africa’s east coast? African Parks and the government of Mozambique are building local understanding of the elusive dugongs of the Bazaruto Archipelago seascape. Lorena Matos reports

Namibia’s plan to cull 723 wild animals amid drought has sparked global outrage. Conservationists say the cull is politically motivated & unnecessary. MEFT responds

Rare leopard/gorilla sighting; exploring DRC’s Kahuzi-Biega NP; queleas added to hyena menu; and ready-made Serengeti + Mara safaris

Explore Kahuzi-Biega NP, a biodiversity haven and sanctuary for critically endangered gorillas, where conservation triumphs over challenges

Queleas have become an unexpected addition to the diet of spotted hyenas, showing hyenas’ adaptability and opportunism

The audacity of rewilding 2,000 rhinos; exploring Kidepo Valley; a Sabi Sands/Cape Town/Vic Falls luxury safari and a Zanzibar safari finale – this week

Simon Espley attended the pioneer stage of a visionary project to translocate 2,000 farmed rhinos into the wild. Here’s how it went down

Discover Uganda’s hidden gem, Kidepo Valley NP: a birder’s paradise and home to diverse wildlife, unique and vast landscapes and rich cultural experiences

Where to see these 12 nocturnal animals; the giraffe neck evolution debate continues; safari to South Luangwa, Victoria Falls + Lake Malawi – this week

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