Evolution is the theory that modern species have developed over time from earlier ‘ancestor’ species. This explains why modern species …
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Maasai land rights and wildlife conservation
Recently, there has been much discussion around the Maasai and the land they live on. Pressure from wildlife groups has …
La complexité émotionelle des éléphants et leur similarité aux humains
L’éléphant est l’un des animaux les plus intelligents sur terre. Ils vit en groupes familiaux connus sous le nom de …
The emotional complexity of elephants and their similarity to humans
Elephants are one of the smartest animals on earth. They live in family groups known as herds, and are fiercely …
Tips and tricks for wildlife photography
Wildlife photography can be very challenging. Animals cannot be told to pose, so the photographer must wait for the right …
Business vs. environment – what we can learn from the Serengeti road
There have been long ongoing battles between the Tanzania government and African conservationists over the creation of a highway through …
Trophy hunting – a danger to animal populations and african economies
Trophy Hunting is when people pay to hunt and kill wild animals for enjoyment. These hunters are usually rich, and …
The importance of the Congo Basin for biodiversity and the environment
The Congo Basin is one of the most important wild places left on Earth. At 500 million acres, it is …
Types of sharks found in Africa
Sharks are among the oldest species on the planet. The oldest sharks lived over 420 million years ago. This was …
The dangerous lands of the Skeleton Coast
Described as ‘the Gates of Hell’ by sailors, the Skeleton Coast is one of the most extreme environments in Africa. …