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THIS WEEK
Odzala gorillas – habituated vs wild encounters; Kunene renewal; Captive lion farming probe; Zululand bush & beach safari; Ultimate Kafue
Kunene’s hope for renewal
Rains in Kunene spark hope: wildlife returns, communities rebuild, and conservancies lead recovery in this Namibian desert frontier
New study outlines risks of South Africa’s commercial lion farming industry
Study of 160+ sources finds no proof lion farming aids conservation – and warns it may fuel demand for lion body parts
THIS WEEK
Rare Barrydale redfin & river health; 9 water safaris; Okavango wild dog drama; Southern Africa mega safari & Malawi’s conservation gems
Nine legendary safaris on Africa’s wild waters
Africa’s rivers, streams and lakes are its lifeblood. Here’s our list of some of our favourite water safaris on the continent
Freshwater fish – the canaries of our rivers
Rare South African fish like the Barrydale redfin warn of our rivers’ decline – saving them means saving our freshwater lifelines
THIS WEEK
Trophy hunting backlash: Blondie the lion + our CEO’s editorial; Paul Funston’s bold lion op-ed; 11 walking safaris; & gorilla trekking in Odzala
11 top walking safaris
Walking in the bushveld with an experienced guide is a great way to learn about the detail of nature. Here are 11 top walking safaris
Beyond the ‘Six-Year Rule’: The fatal flaw in lion trophy hunting policies
Dr Paul Funston unpacks the scientific and ethical failures of lion trophy hunting policies – and the deadly cost to iconic pride males
THIS WEEK
Safari season secrets revealed; bonobo power dynamics decoded; wild Limpopo NP explored; and two unforgettable safaris
Limpopo National Park
Explore wild beauty, 4×4 trails, rare wildlife & local culture in Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park – part of a visionary peace park
How bonobos flip the script on power
Female bonobos rise to power through coalition and cooperation, challenging dominance norms in the animal kingdom – and human assumptions