In a media briefing organised by Wild Africa and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) ahead of World Elephant Day, conservationists issued a warning: Nigeria’s wild elephant population has plummeted to roughly 400 individuals—comprising approximately 300 forest elephants and 100 savannah elephants. Without urgent interventions, habitat
The first-of-its-kind “Wild Africa” TV series is set to debut across the continent, with anticipation already building as media outlets buzz following the launch announcement. Africa.com shared the announcement, highlighting what viewers can expect from the 13 inspiring episodes. Tune in to join the
Zimbabwe is home to the world’s second-largest elephant population, as well as other members of the Big Five. As human settlements and agricultural activities expand into wildlife habitats, communities increasingly share space with wild animals such as elephants, lions, hippos, and crocodiles. As a result,
It is no wonder Namibia is one of the top tourist destinations in Africa, drawing visitors from around the world to its extraordinary landscapes. It’s raw, untamed beauty stretches from the fog-laced Atlantic edge of the Skeleton Coast to the vast, sculpted expanse of the
Pangolins are currently the most trafficked mammals in the world, primarily hunted for their unique keratin scales. While these scales serve as a near-impenetrable defense against natural predators like lions, they offer no protection against human poachers. In fact, between 2016 and 2024, over half
The Dutch elephant conservation organisation Friends of the Elephant featured an article on Nigeria’s elephant population crisis in the Winter 2025 edition of its magazine, De Olifant. The article, produced in collaboration with Wild Africa, outlines the dramatic decline of Nigeria’s elephant population, which has fallen by 73%
NBC News has interviewed Wild Africa founders Peter Knights OBE and Corie Knights. The feature highlights how Wild Africa is working to protect Africa’s wildlife and wild spaces by harnessing the power of mass media. Through mini-documentaries, news stories, social media, music concerts, television series,
Wild Africa founders Peter and Corie Knights speak to Forbes about their journeys in conservation and establishing the organisation in Africa “to help protect what was left in Africa,” as well as the pressing challenges facing the continent’s wildlife and wild spaces. The article highlights
World Fisheries Day, celebrated every year on 21 November, is usually a moment to honour the oceans that feed millions. But this year, celebration gave way to concern. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is escalating at an alarming rate. Globally, it is estimated that
In this interview, Wild Africa CEO Peter Knights emphasises why conservation messaging in Africa specifically is of critical importance. Peter calls for a new era of conservation communication, one that is local, inclusive, and engaging enough to resonate far beyond the traditional environmental community. At
