In Botswana’s Okavango Delta, a team of wildlife filmmakers have been tracking a group of big cats for the BBC TV series Big Cats 24/7 – and there’s one animal who has defied all odds. Malome, meaning ‘uncle’, was named because of his unusual relationship with the Xudum Pride; one of the biggest lion prides in the world. He […]
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Half of seabirds are declining. Protecting marine flyways could help save them
Animals that cross borders often encounter conservation systems that stop at them. Migratory species move through jurisdictions with little regard for political boundaries, relying on habitats spread across large distances and governed by different rules. The result is patchy protection, overlapping threats, and declining populations. Seabirds make this problem clear. They range across entire ocean […]
How to Avoid Injuries While Exploring Wildlife Areas and Nature Trails
To stay safe in nature, preparation and constant situational awareness are essential. Most injuries result from preventable slips on uneven terrain rather than animal encounters, so it is vital to stay on marked trails and watch for hazards like hidden roots. By researching the terrain, carrying proper gear, and remaining alert to changing conditions, you […]
Wild Horses and Conservation: Protecting Equine Species in a Changing World
Horses have been around for thousands of years. Even though we’ve domesticated horses a long time, there are still plenty of wild horses that know nothing less than freedom. Now, wild horses are not an endangered species. In fact, there are hundreds of thousands of them on almost every continent on the planet. But that’s […]
Why Relaxation Matters Before a Wildlife Guided Tour
Finding the right balance between excitement and calm makes a huge difference when you head out into the wild. Most people focus on packing the right gear or checking the weather before a big trip. They often forget that their internal state is just as key to a great experience as their hiking boots. The […]
Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal declared Endangered
Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are both now categorised as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The IUCN Red List previously categorised Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) as Near Threatened but satellite images suggest that around 10 per cent of the population (more than 20,000 adults) was lost between 2009 and 2018. The population is expected […]
A South African reserve shows how carbon can catalyze rewilding conservation
TSWALU KALAHARI RESERVE, South Africa — From high on a promontory in the Korannaberg Mountains, a mountain zebra (Equus zebra hartmannae) peers down to the west across the green-dappled plain below, the sun rising behind. In the distance, wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) hunt in the veld, verdant after early rains. And nearby, white rhinos (Ceratotherium […]
“They can stand up to 9 feet tall and weigh over a whopping 24 stone.” 11 bonkers, rule-breaking birds that can’t fly
Wings do not guarantee flight. You may think that the ability to fly might be one of the most envied and useful aspects of being a bird. However, there are numerous bird species which, through evolution, have lost their ability to fly over time. This has happened in different bird groups independently, meaning that flightlessness is a good […]