Rising Temperatures Drive Human-Wildlife Conflict in Zimbabwe
IPS
Rising temperatures are being blamed for an increase in human-wildlife conflicts in Zimbabwe as animals such as snakes leave their natural habitat earlier than usual. Read more »
AU Ban On Cruel Donkey Skin Trade a Game-Changer but Enforcement Challenges Linger [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Donkeys are an important part of life across Africa -- it's now up to countries to ensure the ban is implemented. Read more »
Greater Cradle Nature Reserve - A Surprising Origin Safari to the Roots of Humankind [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A trip to the Greater Cradle Nature Reserve in the Cradle of Humankind reveals the precariousness of our ancestral past and reminds us that herein lies our future. Read more »
Anti-Poaching Unit Accused of Terror
New Era
Namibians bordering Etosha National Park say it is just a matter of time before they resort to vigilante tactics to defend themselves against the police. Read more »
Nigeria Still Birthing White Elephants!
Daily Trust
The term "white elephant" is used to describe projects which gulp huge amounts of money, but fail to deliver benefits commensurate to their cost. In a wider perspective, the… Read more »
Leopard DNA Study in South Africa Traces Ancestry to Ice Age - and Will Guide Conservation [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
An ice age almost one million years ago led to a meeting between leopards from central and southern Africa that were searching for grassland. New research into the leopards'… Read more »
Company Director in Court Over Illegal Hunting
The Herald
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'Untold Harm to Nature' From Wildlife Trafficking, Warns UN Crime Agency
UN News
Despite two decades of worldwide efforts, more than 4,000 precious wildlife species still fall prey to trafficking every year, a new report by the UN crime and drugs prevention… Read more »
Wildlife Traffickers Carried On Their Illegal Trade During Covid Lockdown [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The world literally stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. But while countries locked down to keep coronavirus at bay, wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal activities.… Read more »
Two Arrested Over Wildlife Products
Namibian
A Namibian (28) and an Angolan national (32) were arrested over the weekend for allegedly being found in possession of pangolin skin without permits, says national police… Read more »
Disregard Claims That Floods in Kenya's Capital Have Swept Crocodiles and Venomous Snakes Into the Streets
Africa Check
Disregard claims that floods in Kenya's capital have swept crocodiles and venomous snakes into the streets Read more »
Algae Chokes Lake, Leaves Kasensero Residents At Crossroads
Nile Post
The tranquil waters of Lake Victoria have turned into a battleground for survival in Kasensero, a bustling fishing community nestled along its shores in Kyotera District. Read more »
Playing With the Kids Is Important Work for Chimpanzee Mothers [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Wild chimpanzees have been studied for more than 60 years, but they continue to delight and surprise observers, as we found during the summer of 2017 in Kibale National Park in… Read more »
Elephants Kill Four People in Huila Province
ANGOP
Four people died on Wednesday, crushed by a herd of 14 elephants in the commune of Tchinconco, municipality of Quipungo, Huíla province, Angola's south region. Read more »
Wild Animals' Invasion to Residences in Lubango City - Huila Province
ANGOP
Several wild animals have been invading residential areas in the municipality of Lubango, province of Huíla and, out of ignorance, the inhabitants are slaughtering them, a… Read more »