September 16
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Follow in Namibia's Footsteps, Orders Cull of 200 Elephants Amid Food Shortages From Drought
Namibian
Zimbambwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages. Read more »
September 15
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Cull Elephants to Tackle Drought, Food Shortages
RFI
Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, a move that will also allow it to tackle a ballooning population of the… Read more »
September 13
Africa: How Saving the Pangolin Became a Nigerian Conservation Agenda [analysis]
African Arguments
Nigeria's pangolins face extinction. One organisation is committed to reversing the trend - and coopting communities into conservation. Read more »
Kenya: KWS, WRTI Seeking to Create Wildlife Migration Corridors
Capital FM
Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) in collaboration with Kenya Wildlife Service and other stakeholders are seeking ways of creating migration corridors between… Read more »
September 12
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Proposes Culling Elephants to Address Food Shortages, Reduce Effects of Drought
VOA
Zimbabwe's government said Thursday it is considering a proposal to cull its elephant population to address food shortages and reduce the effects of an El Nino-induced drought. Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: Flood - Zoo Warns Residents Against Deadly Animals Washed Out From Garden
Premium Times
He warned that some deadly animals, including crocodiles and snakes, have been washed away into nearby communities. Read more »
Liberia: 'Ring Leader' of Wildlife Traffickers Arrested
Liberian Observer
In a significant victory in the fight against wildlife trafficking, the joint team of the Special Wildlife Investigation Unit (SWIU), acting on intelligence, recently arrested the… Read more »
September 03
Namibia: Conservationists Threaten Namibia With Legal Action Over Wildlife Cull
VOA
Wildlife conservationists, scientists and researchers in Namibia and Southern Africa have warned of impending legal action to halt the culling of wildlife as a "mitigation… Read more »
August 30
Namibia: Drought-Stricken Namibia to Cull Elephants, Zebras and Hippos for Meat
RFI
Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals to manage pasture and provide meat to people struggling with food shortages caused by a severe drought in southern Africa. Read more »
August 29
Namibia: Why Is Namibia Going to Kill its Endangered Desert Elephants? [guest column]
allAfrica
Namibia intends to "cull" 21 elephants in the dry north-west of the country where a small population of desert elephants roam Read more »
August 28
Mauritius: New Awareness Corner Launched At Casela Nature Parks to Boost Biodiversity Protection
Government of Mauritius
An Awareness Corner aiming to enhance the protection and promotion of Mauritius' unique biodiversity, was launched, yesterday, by the Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security,… Read more »
August 26
Kenya: Destructive Hyena Captured in Migori
Capital FM
Residents of Lichota-Suna West Sub County have thanked Kenya Wildlife Services for capturing a hyena that has been causing them sleepless nights. Read more »
August 21
Africa: Squid Have Tiny Teeth in Their Suckers - Scientists Could Use Their Unique Properties to Make Self-Healing Materials [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When you think of a fearsome, sharp-toothed predator, a squid probably isn't the first animal that comes to mind. But these complex creatures have sophisticated eyesight, a strong… Read more »
Africa: How Does a Disease Spread From Animals to Humans? A Lot Has to Do With People's Behaviour [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
COVID stunned the world with an unanticipated pandemic. Now mpox, a disease which originated in animals, has been declared a global public health emergency. Read more »
August 20
South Africa: African Penguin Lawsuit - - Settlement Talks 'To Prevent Extinction' Under Way
Daily Maverick
A settlement could be on the horizon in the African Penguin lawsuit launched by local conservation bodies against the Environment, Forestry and Fisheries minister for the… Read more »
South Africa: African Penguin Lawsuit - - Settlement Talks 'To Prevent Extinction' Under Way
Daily Maverick
A settlement could be on the horizon in the African Penguin lawsuit launched by local conservation bodies against the Environment, Forestry and Fisheries minister for the… Read more »
Uganda: UWA Reopens Margherita Peace Hike On Mount Rwenzori
Nile Post
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has reopened hiking activities to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains National Park . Read more »
Uganda: Mass Conservation Efforts Grant 'Permanent Protection' for Over 800 Acres of Wildlife Habitat
Nile Post
The Hawes Hill Conservation Corridor project is complete. More than 800 acres of connected farm fields, forests, wetlands and streams have been protected in Barre through permanent… Read more »
August 19
Gabon: Three Suspected Ivory Traffickers Arrested in Makokou
Gabonews
E.R, M.F and S.B.B respectively Master Corporal at the Prison Guard and contract agents at the provincial directorate of Public Works were arrested on August 7, 2024 in Makokou by… Read more »