Tough to Swallow: Understanding the Impact of the 2008-2009 Financial Crisis on Wildlife Poaching

Tough to Swallow: Understanding the Impact of the 2008-2009 Financial Crisis on Wildlife Poaching

*This is the first installment in our series Tough to Swallow, shedding light on the negative underbelly of wildlife poaching*

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Can scientists prove that elephants are self-aware beings?

Can scientists prove that elephants are self-aware beings?

Written by Romy Wohlfarth

We already know that elephants are one of the most intelligent animals in the world and that they are highly aware and emotional beings. They have shown empathetic actions many times towards conspecifics, other animals and humans.Continue reading “Can scientists prove that elephants are self-aware beings?”

Wildlife Poaching Could Soon Be Punished by the Death Penalty

Wildlife Poaching Could Soon Be Punished by the Death Penalty

by Guest Blogger

Kenya has become the go-to destination to experience a true African safari. In fact, this emerging east African country has dominated other iconic African safari destinations by the likes of South Africa, Tanzania, Namibia, and Uganda, and has been voted world’s top safari destination by the World Travel Awards twice over!Continue reading “Wildlife Poaching Could Soon Be Punished by the Death Penalty”

South Africa’s Volunteer Programs : Conservation Initiatives or Money-making Schemes

South Africa’s Volunteer Programs : Conservation Initiatives or Money-making Schemes

– by Guest Blogger

Have you ever considered doing a conservation student volunteer program? The prices for the various programs available are extremely high.Continue reading “South Africa’s Volunteer Programs : Conservation Initiatives or Money-making Schemes”

A Once in a Lifetime Conservation Safari Experience

A Once in a Lifetime Conservation Safari Experience

Shared via Africa Geographic.

The best safari is when you make a real difference during your travels. Imagine combining the splendour of those breathtaking African sunsets with outstanding Big 5 encounters and contributing to conservation solutions for Africa.

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South Africa’s First Frog Handbook Written in an Indigenous Language

South Africa’s First Frog Handbook Written in an Indigenous Language

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‘A Bilingual Guide to the Frogs of Zululand’ is the first in a planned series of publications that author Fortunate Mafeta Phaka (who is also our project director) calls ‘people friendly’ wildlife publications.Continue reading “South Africa’s First Frog Handbook Written in an Indigenous Language”

5 Ways Nature Can Help Youth to Beat Anxiety

5 Ways Nature Can Help Youth to Beat Anxiety

– by Marcus Clarke

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Anxiety is frequent experienced by many people in the busy world in which we live. Research have uncovered that the most likely time for a person to develop an anxiety disorder is during childhood and adolescence.Continue reading “5 Ways Nature Can Help Youth to Beat Anxiety”

Video: Our Founder Discusses Conservation and Youth Development With Play Your Part

Video: Our Founder Discusses Conservation and Youth Development With Play Your Part

Watch our founder Dex Kotze on a TV show called Play Your Part as he discusses his conservation work and the importance of youth empowerment.Continue reading “Video: Our Founder Discusses Conservation and Youth Development With Play Your Part”