Africa is the last stand for wildlife. That is how Peter and Corie Knights describe the continent they have devoted their ...
Africa is home to a large portion of the world’s biodiversity, and while much is known about its wildlife, the human dimensions of conservation are still not well understood or appreciated. In many ...
How are biodiversity losses reshaping how ecosystems function? A recent study quantifies the impact of biodiversity and ...
Riding a five-ton elephant, whom she called ‘my brother,’ chilling with a cheetah or hugging a giant bullfrog as if it were a Teddy bear. The childhood of a French girl Tippi Degre sounds more like a ...
Giant African rats may soon be the key to fighting illegal wildlife trafficking. New research from nonprofit APOPO, published Oct. 29, shows that African giant pouched rats can be trained to identify ...
The populations of some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife have been bouncing back thanks to decades of conservation efforts. But activists are warning that climate change and human activity are ...
A visit to the den site of the endangered African Wild Dog or Painted Dog, where the pack are raising six small puppies.Filmed in the Sabi Sand Wildtuin, Greater Kruger National Park, South ...
African giant pouched rats can detect illegally trafficked wildlife, even when it has been concealed among other substances. Source: APOPO, used with permission. The scale of the illegal wildlife ...
Nigerian customs said they seized more than 1,600 parrots and canaries that were being transported from Lagos international airport to Kuwait without a permit, in one the biggest wildlife trafficking ...
The African wild dog is one of Africa’s most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human contact and utilising vast, remote territories to remain out of sight. Current ...
The striking image earned South African photographer Wim van den Heever the Natural History Museum in London's top honor Dave Quinn is the Deputy News Director at PEOPLE. He has been working at the ...