July 09
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Trampled By Elephant Herd
Authorities said the man disembarked from his car in the Pilanesberg National Park in the North West province. Visitors are warned not to leave their vehicles. Read more »
June 24
Africa: Why Some African Countries Support Trophy Hunting
There are conflicting theories on how to best conserve Africa's wild animals. Should some countries continue to permit professional hunting as a means to generate income and… Read more »
September 05, 2023
South Africa: World's Largest Rhino Farm Bought By NGO
Conservation activists hope to return 2,000 white rhinos to the wild in the coming decade after purchasing the "Platinum Rhino" breeding operation. Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Rhino Poaching Declines in South Africa Amid Crackdown
The number of rhinos killed by poachers at Kruger National Park dropped by half as part of a downward trend nationwide. But authorities said demand for illegal rhino horn persists. Read more »
November 04, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Says Drought Killed Over 200 Elephants This Year #AfricaClimateCrisis
Scores of other wildlife have died since February as Kenya battles its worst drought in 40 years. The failure of four consecutive rain seasons has devastated East Africa. Read more »
May 24, 2018
Tanzania: Country's Biggest Wildlife Reserve Under Threat
Despite major backlash from conservationists, the Tanzanian government plans to start building a hydropower dam inside a UNESCO-protected wildlife reserve this July. More than 2.6… Read more »