New data released in the International Rhino Foundation’s 2025 State of the Rhino report ahead of World Rhino Day on the 22nd indicates that although one rhino was poached every 15 hours in Africa last year, poaching levels are at their lowest in more than a decade. Asian and African
As the world marks World Elephant Day under the theme “Bringing the world together to help elephants”, wildlife conservation organisation Wild Africa urges Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect its dwindling elephant population by mitigating rising human-elephant conflicts which often leads to crop raiding, injuries, and fatalities on both sides.
Today marks World Ranger Day 2025, celebrated under the theme “Rangers, Powering Transformative Conservation.” This annual initiative honours the critical work of rangers worldwide and commemorates those rangers who suffered in the line of duty. Across Africa, nearly 60,000 rangers dedicate themselves to protecting wildlife and wild spaces, sometimes putting
As the world marks World Zoonoses Day today, Wild Africa is calling for urgent and consistent action to reduce the risk of future pandemics by curbing the illegal bushmeat trade, expediting the passage of the new wildlife bill, and protecting natural habitats. Zoonotic diseases, also known as zoonoses, are infectious
As the world marks World Parrot Day on May 31st, conservation organisations Wild Africa and the World Parrot Trust call for stronger protection of parrots in Nigeria, especially amid the continued illegal trade of different parrot species, which threatens their existence. Parrots, especially the African grey parrot that was once
Freedom Radio 99.5 FM, a prominent broadcaster in northern Nigeria, has partnered with Wild Africa to launch a new radio program focusing on wildlife conservation and broader environmental issues, such as climate change. The show, Arewa Wildlife Half Hour, highlights the urgent challenges facing Nigeria’s wildlife and forests while encouraging
One of Africa’s most iconic spotted big cats is running out of space – and out of time. Globally, leopards have lost nearly 75% of their historical range and in 67% of South Africa, leopards are already extinct. Without urgent intervention to mitigate habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict, we could
Today, on International Day of Forests, we emphasise not only the critical role forests play for wildlife but also how their preservation is vital for human survival. This year’s theme, “Forests and Foods,” celebrates the pivotal roles forests play in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. Forests sustain life – providing
This World Wildlife Day, the focus is on a critical yet often overlooked issue: the financing of conservation. Under the theme: “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet” the 2025 observance aims to highlight the critical role of innovative financing in protecting biodiversity and securing a sustainable future for
On 31 January 2025, the world celebrated International Zebra Day—an ideal opportunity to acknowledge these iconic African species, adorned with their distinctive black-and-white stripes. However, beyond their beauty lies a deeper narrative. There is an urgent need for action to safeguard the future of zebras and protect the ecosystems they
