Conservation & Wildlife
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Weather:
- autumn
- warm to hot days
- warm to rather cold evenings
- occasional rain only
Temperatures:
- between 13°C - 28°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
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The mining company Kibali Gold Mine (KGM) wants to restore the white rhino population in the Garamba National Park in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). To this end, the subsidiary of the Canadian company Barrick Gold has announced the transfer of 50 white rhinos from South Africa.
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Wilderness Safaris and Panthera, the global wildcat conservation organization, have partnered to create an impactful journey to Zambia, dedicated to lion conservation.
The seven-day, purpose-driven safari will be hosted by Dr. Kim Young-Overton, a recognized specialist in threatened species and ecosystem management. Young-Overton's … read more
The black rhino population suffered the most dramatic decline out of all the species in recent years. Between 1970 and 1993, the population of black rhino dropped by 96%, going from an estimated 65 000 to only 2300 surviving in the wild. … read more
The first scientist to study gorillas in the wild was Carl Akeley of American Museum of natural history. He journeyed to the Virungas where he collected (shot) the family group that now appears stuffed in the excellent habitat display in New York. Akeley became intrigued with gorillas and felt in love with their mountain habitat. In 1926, he ret… read more
SanParks acting chief executive officer, Dumisani Dlamini says: "SanParks has developed a Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) portfolio of 60 projects since the adoption of its Commercialisation Strategy in 2000. The portfolio encompasses a diversity of tourism offerings ranging from adventure activities, retail and restaurants to accommodation; c… read more
An international conservation group is pushing forward with ambitious plans for extended elephant corridors in Africa that would allow the animals room to move more freely — not just across adjacent borders but across the length and breadth of nearly half the continent.
“We know that climate change models are pointing to some areas getting… read more
Weather:
- seasonal shift towards autumn
- drop in daytime temperatures with cool evenings
- occasional late summer rains
Temperatures:
- between 13°C - 28°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
- visit our
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A new "citizen science" experience is launching in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park, giving guests a chance to be part of a hands-on conservation experience.
The experience is part of the new Usangu Expedition Camp in the wild and uncharted Usangu wetlands of Ruaha National Park. The four-tent camp, which will open in June as part of … read more
Following the amendment of the National Parks and Reserves Regulations, Botswana's Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conse… read more