Conservation & Wildlife
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Rwanda’s Akagera National Park witnessed the birth of White rhino
calves after the largest single rhino translocation ever undertaken last
year.
The birth of the calves is seen as an essential step toward establishing Akagera as a critical rhino breeding stronghold.
In November 2021, 30 white rhinos were introduc… read more
According to a report to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) African and Asian Rhino Specialist Groups, the total rhino population worldwi… read more
Tigers are an important part of many wildlife sanctuaries, and Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary and Kanha National Park in India are among the few places where tourists can see these animals up close. Many visitors are visiting these sanctuaries simply to see tigers, which is boosting global wildlife tourism.
Wildlife Tourism: Positiv… read more
Injecting small traces of radioactive material into a rhino's horn
could go a long way in halting cross-border smugglers and poachers,
using the same method already stopping the movement of nuclear weapons.
More than 3,200 rhinos have been poached in South Africa in the last five years. The Kruger National Park's rhino populatio… read more
Among the African countries, Kenya is one of the countries with ideal attractions that will definitely make your safari not only enjoyable but also memorable. Located in the Eastern part of Africa, the Republic of Kenya is bordered by countries like Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and the Indian Ocean. It is among the la… read more
Chimpanzees are species of great ape native to the forest and savannah of tropical Africa. Also known as chimps, chimpanzees are believed to have a closest DNA which is almost 98% to humans. They relatively stay in groups of 10 to 100 with one dominant male as a leader. Adult female chimp weighs between 30 to 50kgs at a height of 2 to 4 feet whi… read more
Namibia has recorded 48 cases of rhino poaching, of which 32 are black rhinos and 16 are white rhinos, since the beginning of 2022. According… read more
The critically endangered mountain bongo antelope and the black rhino will soon return to the Mount Kenya Forest Reserve as part of a groundbreaking public-private conservation initiative.
Over the years, the wild mountain bongo population in Mount Kenya declined drastically due to habitat degradation, forest fragmentation, p… read more
Eastern Cape Tourism has announced that day visitors will have free access to selected provincial nature reserves in the Eastern Cape from 01 - 09 October 2022. Day visitors will also be exempted from paying the conservation fees for the… read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) is advising visitors to Kruger National Park to consider that labour unio… read more
White rhino calves born after the largest-ever single translocation to Rwanda
New rhino population estimates released
A Wits professor wants to save rhinos – with tech used to stop nuclear bomb smugglers
Five safari destinations to visit in Kenya on a luxury safari
Chimpanzee watching experience on primate safari in Uganda
Namibia: New rhino poaching figures
Two endangered species being returned to Mount Kenya Reserve
SANParks: Nationwide strike action on 24 August 2022 might affect Kruger National Park
