By Liam Halberg On a recent trip off South Africa’s west coast near Dassen Island, fine art photographer Chris Fallows and author and naturalist Monique Fallows witnessed something extremely rare. They encountered a “supergroup” of nearly 300 humpback whales. By photographing their unique tail flukes, the research platform Happywhale identified
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This timeless African proverb was at the heart of our recent South African soft launch for “Wild Africa”, a first-of-its-kind wildlife TV series dedicated to showcasing the inspiring people, places, and initiatives working to
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 loss, illegal wildlife trade, and
By Liam Halberg When we think of wildlife trafficking in Africa, iconic species such as pangolins, elephants, rhinos and parrots come to mind. Yet an alarming and often overlooked trade is quietly gaining momentum. Recent seizures of ants, spiders and scorpions reveal that the exotic pet trade is increasingly targeting
On 29 June, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) announced the launch of “ZBC’s Wild Africa Adventures” in Zimbabwe. This first-of-its-kind 13-episode TV series shares inspiring stories from the frontlines of conservation around the continent to educate and entertain. Presenters Rumbie Takawira, Dr Mark Ofua and Zandile Ndhlovu explore on-the-ground initiatives
When most people think of African wildlife, their minds often jump to the “Big Five” – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes. These iconic animals feature prominently in documentaries, safari brochures and conservation campaigns, dominating both public attention and conservation efforts. Yet Africa is also home to a remarkable array
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, the country experiences high levels
This week, Wild Africa joined young climate champions at the 2026 Radio IITA Children’s Day Celebration held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Nigeria. Universal Children’s Day (also known as World Children’s Day) was established by the United Nations in 1954 to raise awareness of children’s
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 Fish River Canyon – which
Across Africa, the statistics tell a sobering story: nearly 67% of our land is currently affected by degradation, and monitored wildlife populations have seen a staggering 76% decline in just 50 years. As human populations grow and urban expansion places unprecedented pressure on natural habitats, we find ourselves at a
