Corie and Peter Knights, founders of Wild Africa, are dedicated to global wildlife conservation through mass communication. Their work aims to build widespread public support for wildlife protection, believing that awareness is fundamental to fostering care. The Knights, who have walked Rwanda’s forests numerous times, emphasise using quality TV, radio,
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
For World Turtle Day 2025, The Guardian newspaper highlighted the critical threats faced by sea turtles, particularly in Tanzania. Despite their vital role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems and supporting coastal communities, sea turtles are endangered by a range of human-driven threats, including exploitation for oil, leather and other products,
Hyenas Unmasked: Rethinking Africa’s Misunderstood Carnivores. Peter Knights OBE, CEO of Wild Africa, joined The Jet Set Breakfast on SAFM to discuss the crucial, but often overlooked role hyenas play in maintaining healthy ecosystems, and why we need to shift perceptions to ensure their survival. Long misunderstood and unfairly portrayed
World Oceans Day is a global call to action to protect our oceans – the lifeblood of our planet and a foundation for millions of livelihoods. Healthy marine ecosystems are not just crucial for biodiversity, but for economic stability, climate resilience, and food security. In recognition of this, the Government
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
The wildlife conservation organisation, Wild Africa has partnered with Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), a state radio broadcasting network operating across the country, to educate Nigerians on wildlife-focused issues, especially those related to the country’s wildlife, national parks and the urgent need to protect rapidly declining wildlife populations. The
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
In a bold step toward wildlife conservation awareness, Muhasa TV and Radio has partnered with Wild Africa to launch a new wildlife series, Dabbobi da Muhalli (Wildlife and the Environment), aimed at educating audiences in Kano and neighboring states about the importance of protecting Nigeria’s iconic wildlife and natural habitats.
On International Bat Appreciation Day, the wildlife conservation organisation Wild Africa has called on the Nigerian government, the private sector, and conservation organizations to increase their support for the protection of Nigeria’s threatened bat species. Studies found that there are 100 bat species in Nigeria, which is one-third of Africa’s
