Some good news at last. A major anti-poaching breakthrough has been made in Congo’s Odzala-Kokoua National Park with the arrest of the kingpin of a regional ivory poaching and trafficking ring. click here for the full story
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Tragedy! Last Black Rhino Killed on Il Ngwesi Ranch
Omni, the only black rhino remaining at Il Ngwesi since the 70’s has been killed by poachers. Click here to read the full article
Read moreSaving Elephants – 10 Ways in 100 Days
Another great ‘no punches pulled’ article from Paula Kahumbu, Executive Director of #WildlifeDirect Click here to read Paula’s article
Read moreA collection of cats
Our favourite photos of #lions #leopards #cheetahs from recent safaris https://www.wildlifephotographyafrica.com/galleries/a-collection-of-cats/
Read moreYou just can’t beat an authentic tented safari
There’s something special about a mobile tented camp. It’s much nicer (sooo much nicer) to come home to than a boring old lodge. This is the real safari experience. Instead of a lobby with souvenir shops we are in the wild, surrounded by the flora and fauna of the African bush. At night we hear the lions roar and the[…]
Read moreIt’s all about the photographs, honest. But..
We’ve been getting a few comments recently about the number of posts on our blog highlighting the issue of poaching and what you’re asking is ‘are we getting a bit too hung up on the subject?’ I don’t think so. No way. From a purely selfish viewpoint, our business is photographic safaris, for this we need animals to photograph. But[…]
Read moreTanzanian elephants could be extinct within 7 years
Tanzania’s jumbo elephant population could be wiped out in seven years if poaching continues at current rates, chairman of the parliamentary committee on land, environment and natural resources James Lembeli told the National Assembly on Tuesday. Click here to read the full article from Sabahi online
Read moreState out to combat poaching
Some good news from Tanzania, sort of, although isn’t this what they have said they were doing all along. Maybe the penny has finally dropped. Click here for Tanzania Daily news article
Read moreRhino poaching toll continues to grow
With yesterday’s @savetherhino #RhinoMayDay still such a fresh memory South Africa has yet again reminded us why action is needed with the news that the number of rhinos being poached continues to rise. click here for the Southafrica.info report
Read moreElephant Bedroom – a great camp by the river
Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve is one of our favourite game parks and Elephant Bedroom Camp is the place we like to stay. Set amid doum palms on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro, Elephant Bedroom is an ideal base from which to explore the park. Accommodation comprises 12 spacious tents, each with its own verandah overlooking the river and the[…]
Read moreRanger corruption ‘impeding global fight against poaching’
The battle against poaching is being made even harder by corruption amongst those employed to fight it as this article from the UK’s Guardian newspaper explains. Click here to read the full article
Read moreMaasai fury as plan to lure Arabian Gulf tourists threatens their ancestral land
A battle has erupted in Tanzania over the future of 30,000 Maasai people who claim the expansion of a big-game hunting reserve for foreigners will lead to their eviction from ancestral lands. Tanzania’s ministry of tourism announced this week that it will set aside 1,500 square kilometres bordering the Serengeti national park for a “wildlife corridor”. The Maasai will as[…]
Read moreRufiji River Birds
Rufiji River in the Selous is one of our favourite places to photograph birds
Read moreU.N. Recognises Wildlife Trafficking as “Serious Crime”
WASHINGTON, Apr 29 2013 (IPS) – Environment groups are applauding a new United Nations decision to officially characterise international wildlife and timber trafficking as a serious organised crime, in a move that advocates say will finally give international law enforcement officials the tools necessary to counter spiking rates of poaching. click here to read the full article from Inter Press Service[…]
Read moreChina commits billions in aid to Africa as part of charm offensive
A story in today’s Guardian newspaper (UK) reveals that the Chinese government has backed 1,700 projects on continent since 2000 in apparent attempt to win favour. The country’s financial commitments are significantly larger than previous estimates. click here to read the article Chinese interest in Africa is certainly growing with China Central Television (CCTV) -love the acronym- showing live coverage[…]
Read moreKenya: Elephants Risk Extinction Due to Poaching
#elephantpoaching Dr. Ian Douglas-Hamilton is the founder of Save the Elephants, an organisation which protects the endangered animals. He was interviewed by Kiss TV’s John Sibi-Okumu. The interview was transcribed by Star writer Agatha Ngotho. click here to read the article
Read more#PHOTO TIP – Essential Tips for Wildlife Photography – the 5 ‘P’s
Practice, Preparation, Position, Patience, Pizazz Of course there are lot more than 5 great tips for improving your wildlife photography skills but if you can get a grip on these 5 you will be well on your way. Practice It really is that simple; practice. The more you use your camera and lenses the more familiar you will become with[…]
Read moreKenya: Mr President, It’s Going to Take More Than Speeches to Save Elephants
This is a terrific article from Paula that perfectly illustrates the frustrations felt by all those working to stop the poaching of Afrca’s wildlife. Environmentalist PAULA KAHUMBU narrates her experiences when she attended the hearing of two ivory cases in Makadara court, Nairobi, on April 19 Paula Kahumbu is the Executive Director of WildlifeDirect, a conservation organisation that is campaigning[…]
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