Conservation & Wildlife

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 21/09/2022 20:11

New rhino population estimates released

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

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 15/09/2022 09:38

Wildlife tourism market is growing due to tourists' interest in tigers watching

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

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 13/09/2022 20:16

A Wits professor wants to save rhinos – with tech used to stop nuclear bomb smugglers

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

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 09/09/2022 04:21

Five safari destinations to visit in Kenya on a luxury safari

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

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 06/09/2022 10:36

Chimpanzee watching experience on primate safari in Uganda

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

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 02/09/2022 05:25

Namibia: New rhino poaching figures

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

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 30/08/2022 08:26

Two endangered species being returned to Mount Kenya Reserve

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

• Conservation & Wildlife
• Attractions
• 27/08/2022 05:47

South Africa: Free access to provincial nature reserves in the Eastern Cape in October 2022

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

• Conservation & Wildlife
• Attractions
• 23/08/2022 19:32

SANParks: Nationwide strike action on 24 August 2022 might affect Kruger National Park

South African National Parks (SANParks) is advising visitors to Kruger National Park to consider that labour unio… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 23/08/2022 06:19

Gorilla Tourism rebounds as Covid-19 recovery goes on

Revenue generated from gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park amounted to $11 million (approx. Rwf11 billion) within the first six months of 2022, according to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). The money was earned from the sale of 6,200 gorilla permits during that period. Each permit costs up to $1500

In 2021 and 2020, the … read more