May 17
Zimbabwe: 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 »
May 16
Africa: 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 »
May 15
South Africa: 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 »
South Africa: 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 »
Zimbabwe: Company Director in Court Over Illegal Hunting
The Herald
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May 13
Africa: '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 »
Africa: 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 »
Namibia: 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 »
May 10
Kenya: 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 »
May 09
Uganda: 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 »
Angola: 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 »
May 08
Africa: 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 »
Namibia: 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 »
Angola: 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 »
May 06
South Africa: Under-Threat Cape Wild Horses Returned to Their Wetland Home
Daily Maverick
After many months of planning the free-roaming herd near Hermanus has been safely moved back to its original home near the Bot River estuary. Read more »
May 03
South Africa: Exciting Discovery of Honey Badger At UCT
UCT
Benjamin Wittenberg, a student at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa (iCWild), made the exciting discovery of a honey badger just… Read more »
May 01
Africa: The Covid-19 Pandemic Changed Our Patterns and Behaviours, Which in Turn Affected Wildlife [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Earth now supports over eight billion people who collectively have transformed three-quarters of the planet's land surface for food, energy, shelter and other aspects of the… Read more »
April 29
Botswana: Botswana Pumps Water Into Drying Channels to Aid Stranded Hippos
VOA
Herds of endangered hippos are stuck in drying ponds in Botswana's northwest as the El Nino-induced drought takes its toll on wildlife. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Suspect Nabbed for Poaching Zebra in Wildlife Ranch
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of a Chiredzi villager in the Lowveld for allegedly killing a Zebra. Read more »
Cameroon: Managing Nigeria-Cameroon Forest and Wildlife
Daily Trust
Environment involves living organisms and the non-living physical conditions which are inseparable but inter-related. The living and physical components are linked together through… Read more »
April 24
Africa: Our Laser Technique Can Tell Apart Elephant and Mammoth Ivory [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In recent years, the global trade in elephant ivory has faced significant restrictions in an effort to protect dwindling elephant populations. Many countries have stringent… Read more »
Africa: Ants Face Worsening Survival Crisis As Planet Heats Up - Adapt, Migrate or Die [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Among the longest-living insects, the ant population could be threatened as extreme heat sweeps across the globe due to the deepening climate crisis. Read more »
April 23
West Africa: 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 »
April 17
Namibia: Namibia Rhino Poaching On Rise in First Quarter of 2024
VOA
Environmentalists in Namibia have accused local wildlife officials of hiding the real extent of rhino poaching in the Etosha National Park, which holds the highest concentration of… Read more »
April 15
South Africa: Climate Change Is Causing Marine 'Coldwaves' Too, Killing Wildlife [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The effects of ocean warming are profound and well-documented. But sometimes changes in the patterns of winds and ocean currents cause seawater to suddenly cool, instead. Read more »