Conservation & Wildlife

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 18/05/2021 16:27

Namibia records a drastic drop in cases of illegal poaching

The Chief Public Relations Officer at Namibia's Ministry of Enviroment and Tourism (MET), Romeo Muyunda, has announced that … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 18/05/2021 05:14

Wildlife lovers around the world have chosen a New Big 5

The 5 animals in the New Big 5 are the tip of the iceberg in the crisis facing the world’s wildlife. The goal of the New Big 5 project is to raise awareness about the many different species facing problems, from pangolins, orangutans, and rhinos to little-known, under-appreciated species.

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• Conservation & Wildlife
• 14/05/2021 06:05

Zimbabwe re-introduces rhinos in Gonarezhou park after three decades

Zimbabwe plans to bring back rhinos to its second-largest national park, Gonarezhou, for the first time since they were wiped out by poachers in 1991.

At that time the total number of rhinos in the country fell to just 100 due to poaching and has increased to 1,000, according to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• Opinion
• 09/05/2021 06:18

Latest luxe safari amenity is exclusive use

Exclusive-use safari camps and villas, private air charters and even island buyouts have always been in demand for the high-end, affluent traveler seeking ultimate luxury. The Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced that demand from a much wider demographic of travelers and is opening unique opportunities for the travel trade.

"The concept of exc… read more

• Destinations
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 08/05/2021 06:25

Ingula Nature Reserve designated as South Africa’s 27th Ramsar Site

The Ingula Nature Reserve in South Africa has been declared a Wetland of International Importance ("Ramsar Site") by the … read more

• Flights
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 08/05/2021 06:13

Airlink to launch direct flights between Cape Town Skukuza in Kruger National Park

South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to launch direct flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Skukuza Airport (SZK), the only commercial airport in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 07/05/2021 06:09

Game rearing can diversify economy

The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) has recognised the importance of diversifying the economy through rearing of wildlife commonly practiced in game ranches. Briefing the media in Gaborone on Tuesday, DWNP director, Dr Kabelo Senyatso, said some Batswana had shown interest in venturing into game ranching.

The… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 06/05/2021 21:39

KWS Reopens National Parks After Covid-19 Lockdown

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Tuesday reopened all national parks in the country to local and international tourists after a temporary closure due to a spike in Covid-19 infections. KWS, which had closed the parks, said the facilities across national parks, reserves and sanctuaries will now be opened up to 6pm.

This is afte… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 06/05/2021 05:38

Kenya Reopens National Parks to Boost Tourism After Covid-19 Lockdown

Kenya reopened its national parks to local and international tourists Tuesday, following a temporary closure occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

On Tuesday, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) which had closed the parks said the facilities across parks, reserves and sanctuaries will now be opened up to 6.00 pm af… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 06/05/2021 05:36

Artificial intelligence to help combat elephant poaching

Every 15 minutes, an African elephant is killed by a poacher. New artificial intelligence (AI) technology may well change this disturbing statistic.

Developed by British researcher Olga Isupova, this new algorithm photographs and analyses large areas to identify African elephants. Working with a satellite, the technology will gre… read more