Original source: Daily Mail China needs to act now on the country’s illegal ivory trade to stop elephants becoming extinct, according to one conservationist. Joyce Poole, co-director of Elephant Voices, said the creatures had experienced their worst year in history, with more than 7 per cent killed for their tusks in only a year. She …
Thandora death shocks experts
Original source: News24 A zoo elephant released into the Gondwana Game Reserve has died and experts are trying to determine the cause of death. Thandora was held in captivity for 23 years before she was released into the wild this year with high hopes that she would adapt to the environment. However, experts from Conservation Global …
Africa Geographic hits stores in Kenya and Uganda
We are happy to announce that from June onwards, Africa Geographic will be available for purchase in Kenya and Uganda. Here’s a list of the key sites per country. Kenya - Uchumi Supermarket outlets - Tuskys Supermarket outlets - Naivas Supermarket outlets - Chandranas Supermarkets - Times shops - Montys - All Inscor Oilibya shops - …
Scientists discover new giant mole rat in Africa
Original source: focusingonwildlife.com Although the term “giant mole rat” may not immediately inspire love, the mole rats of Africa are a fascinating bunch. They spend practically their entire lives underground building elaborate tunnel systems and feeding on plant stems. This underground lifestyle has led them to evolve small ears, tiny eyes, forward-pointing teeth for digging, …
What Will It Take to Save the East African Lion from Extinction? Hunting or Herding?
Original source: katsafrica What, if anything can save the East African lion from extinction? A hundred years ago more than 200,000 wild lions lived throughout the continent of Africa but according to present day estimates a mere 32,000 lions at best roam freely throughout the forests and grasslands of modern day Africa and there are …
In Mozambique, the Meager Opulence of Rhino Poaching
Original source: internationalboulevard.com In the poacher towns of Mozambique that border South Africa’s enormous Kruger National Park, young men hand-thread the barrels of old rifles to fit them with silencers, then slip barefoot across the border into South Africa to shoot endangered rhinos for their horns. Back home, they build ‘mansions’ in their hometowns’ millionaires …
Rhino guy banned for wearing ‘horn’
Original source: News24 A rhino campaigner has been banned from the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour because of his outfit during the 2013 race. Steve Newman, also known as the Naked Skydiver, has been running a virtual one man campaign to raise money to fight rhino poaching. His stunts invariably include him …
Rhinos Without Borders: Relocation of white rhinos to the Okavango Delta
As poaching is a growing threat to rhinos in South Africa, the conservation efforts of Rhinos Without Borders represent a true beacon of hope. Founded by travel company &Beyond, this ground-breaking project has translocated six white rhinos from its Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa to the Okavango Delta in Botswana. With its excellent …
Elephant ‘tramples to death suspected poacher’
Original source: telegraph.co.uk “A suspected poacher has reportedly been trampled to death by an elephant as he tried to shoot the beast in Zimbabwe. The bloodied remains of Solomon Manjoro were found by rangers after what was thought to be a botched poaching trip at the protected Charara safari area inside a national park. Zimbabwe’s …
President of Botswana injured by cheetah
Original Source: theJournal.ie “Botswana President Ian Khama has received two stitches in his face after being clawed by a cheetah, a government spokesman has said. The incident occurred at a Botswana Defence Force barracks last week government spokesman Jeff Ramsay told AFP. “He was scratched by a cheetah last week but not really attacked per …
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Rhino guy banned for wearing ‘horn’
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Year of the snake
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Thandora death shocks experts
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What Will It Take to Save the East African Lion from Extinction? Hunting or Herding?
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Whatever you do, don’t run!
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Elephants face extinction if Beijing does not ban ivory trade
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The mighty springbok migration
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The Forgotten Okavango Delta – the Panhandle
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Thandora death shocks experts
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Bizarre lion behaviour in the Okavango Delta
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