Stories & galleries

Counting lions using correct techniques is vital to understand how many lions there are. Historical surveys have not resulted in good data

The zebra is a firm favourite among safari-goers because of their dazzling black and white stripes and familiar horse body language

Two coal-mining concessions have been awarded to Chinese companies in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park and the neighbouring Deka Safari Area

Fantastic images from a day in the photographic hides of Indlovu River Lodge in Karongwe Private Game Reserve near the town of Hoedspruit

Attacks on livestock by wild predators is a common problem in Africa – and scientists say that painting eyes on cattle backsides could help

An exquisite gallery of black and white images that will have you contacting Africa Geographic about your next safari

Namibia is conducting an assessment of its carnivores and you can help by using an app to report your sightings as a citizen scientist

Bwindi is the fairy-tale forest we dreamed about as children; it is also where you can meet and spend time with gentle mountain gorillas

Elephants feeding on fan palm trees are preventing the palms from reaching full size & reproductive potential in Kruger NP, says new study

We interview researcher and conservationist Craig Packer about lion trophy hunting – with a focus on Tanzania, his former home

This fantastic photo gallery of wildlife coated in mud will have you contacting Africa Geographic to arrange your next safari

The sitatunga is Africa’s only amphibious antelope; specially adapted to their habitat by virtue of elongated, widely splayed hooves