Human-wildlife conflict has driven the decline of once-abundant species and is pushing others to the brink of extinction.
The African wild dog is one of Africa’s most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilising vast, remote territories to remain out of sight. Current ...
Giant African rats may soon be the key to fighting illegal wildlife trafficking. New research from nonprofit APOPO, published Oct. 29, shows that African giant pouched rats can be trained to identify ...
Africa is home to a large portion of the world’s biodiversity, and while much is known about its wildlife, the human dimensions of conservation are still not well understood or appreciated. In many ...
Nigerian customs said they seized more than 1,600 parrots and canaries that were being transported from Lagos international airport to Kuwait without a permit, in one the biggest wildlife trafficking ...
Wild Africa aims to “mainstream conservation” across the continent by using local ambassadors, pro bono media, and entertainment-based campaigns to build public and political support for wildlife ...
The populations of some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife have been bouncing back thanks to decades of conservation efforts. But activists are warning that climate change and human activity are ...
Recent reports in South Africa suggest an increase in wildlife incidents, raising concerns about human-wildlife conflict, poaching and the dangers posed by certain species. Just yesterday, “IOL News” ...
South Africa needs to track whether beneficiaries of land reform policies are participating in the country’s thriving ...
It’s a fundamental question for ecologists in this age: How are biodiversity losses reshaping how ecosystems function? A recent study quantifies the impact of biodiversity and abundance losses on ...
The Africa Channel, celebrating its 20th anniversary, will kick off its holiday programming season by highlighting Wild Africa's wildlife conservation efforts, beginning with support of the ...