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
Few countries can rival the natural contrasts of South Africa—a land where towering mountains tumble into turquoise seas, where deserts meet ancient forests, and where winelands sit alongside wetlands. This is a country where nature truly reigns supreme. South Africa’s fame as a natural wonderland is well-earned. Renowned for its
The wildlife conservation NGO, Wild Africa, alongside its radio partner, the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) FM, has launched the second season of Wildlife Matters, a bi-monthly radio show about Nigeria’s rich biodiversity and the challenges it faces. Season two shines a spotlight on unsung heroes in Nigeria and
The lion, an enduring symbol of Africa’s wild spirit, faces a grim and uncertain future. Once roaming freely across the continent, this iconic predator is now extinct in 26 African countries, with its remaining wild populations confined to a mere 7% of their historic range. This article from Geoparks Africa
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.
On World Lion Day, it is reported that Africa’s most iconic species are already extinct in 26 of the 48 African countries, with wild populations surviving in only 7% of their historic range. Habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching, and snaring are among the key drivers of this crisis. For centuries
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 celebrated World Zoonoses Day, This Day Live highlighted Wild Africa’s call 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,
“Music for Wildlife”, a groundbreaking concert series that merges music and wildlife conservation, has launched on Trace Global Network TV channels and streaming platforms. This initiative brings together Africa’s musical talent to raise awareness of and support for wildlife conservation in Africa. The series is a powerful celebration of culture
We’re excited to share some positive conservation stories from across the continent. In South Africa, we recently partnered with SANParks, vets and logistics experts to document the translocation of 42 elephants from the main camp in Addo Elephant National Park to the newly incorporated Kabouga section – an area that hasn’t seen
