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How Rwanda is protecting gorillas from Covid-19
Primates, with their similar anatomical and physiological features
similar to humans, are vulnerable to the same diseases, and are
therefore considered to be at risk to Covid-19.
Rwanda has put protocols in place to protect its gorilla population. Coronavirus amongst gorillas is not unheard of; there is a case in which … read more
The honey badger is regarded as one of Africa’s most ferocious mammals, and was even named the ‘most fearless animal in the world’ in the 2002 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records.
This feisty animal is once again in the spotlight after an extremely rare albino honey badger (Mellivora capensis) was recently… read more
Uganda to host Africa Birding expo
At the launch of the expo at Uganda Museum last week, Mr Herbert Byraruhanga, the founder of Bird Uganda Safaris, said the growth of the expo has earned them membership with the prestigious World Bird Fair Council, a global body that promotes birding events across the world.
Uganda hosts 1,083 bird species, and hold… read more
Poaching crisis: Botswana moves all rhinos out of Okavango Delta!
According to a media statement by Dr Kabelo J. Senyatso, the director at the Department of Wildlife and National Parks in … read more
Serengeti named best National Park at World Travel Awards
Tanzania's Serengeti National Park is yet again on Cloud 9 after it was named best national park in Africa, beating six other national parks from the continent in the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2021.
Famed for the Wildebeest migration and a vast plain that accommodates millions of wildlife including the Big 5, Serengeti was named Afr… read more
One of world’s last two northern white rhinos dropped from race to save the species
One of the world's last two northern white rhinos, a mother and her daughter, is being retired from a breeding programme aimed at saving the species from extinction, scientists said on Thursday. Najin, 32, is the mother of Fatu who is now the only donor left in the programme, which aims to implant artificially developed embryos into … read more
Conservation of elephants in Kenya receives boost
The conservation of Elephants in Kenya has received a major boost after the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife announced that it had mobilised 16.5 million shillings towards this initiative against the target of 100 million within the financial year 2021 – 2022.
This announcement was made during the inaugural Magical Kenya Tembo Namin… read more
Calls for a ‘New deal for people and Wildlife’ in open letter to minister
Blood Lions, along with other animal rights partner organisations, have sent out an open letter, along with a petition signed by more than 75 000 people, urging Minister of Environmental Affairs, Barbara Creecy, to plan for a ‘New Deal for People and WIldlife.’ The full press release is below.
‘Dear Honourable Minister Creecy and D… read more
Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures
Rhino and elephant poaching continues to significantly decline this year in Namibia. According to the latest figures released by the country's Mi… read more
Maputo Special Reserve welcomes cheetahs after 60-year absence
Cheetahs are set to return to the plains of Maputo Special Reserve in
Southern Mozambique for the first time in 60 years. Four of the
endangered big cats, sourced from game reserves in South Africa, have
been transported to holding bomas within the reserve.
The four cheetahs will undergo an acclimatisation period, before being … read more
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