conservation

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has authorized the culling of 50 elephants within the Save Valley Conservancy, a decision framed as a necessary measure to address the growing issue of overpopulation. This announcement was confirmed by ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo, who stated that the required permits for this management exercise have been duly issued. An extensive aerial survey conducted in early 2024 painted a stark picture: Save Valley Conservancy is home to an astonishing 2,550…

Translocation of Endangered Rhinos Marks a New Chapter for Conservation in Kenya In a remarkable stride towards wildlife conservation, Kenya's wildlife authorities have embarked on a significant initiative aimed at safeguarding the future of the critically endangered eastern black rhino. On May 24, 2025, the translocation of 21 of these majestic creatures to the Segera Conservancy in Laikipia County, situated approximately 250 kilometers north of Nairobi, commenced with great anticipation and hope. This initiative,…

For John Banovich, conservation is not merely a noble enterprise—it's a deep-seated calling rooted in personal experience and artistic vision. Reflecting on his life’s work, Banovich notes, “As an artist and conservationist, I have traveled extensively through Africa. I've sought to comprehend human perspectives and enable them to thrive within our changing world. One of the best mechanisms we have to conserve both wildlife and local communities is sustainable tourism.” This vision is…

Decades of poaching, shrinking habitats, ivory thieves, spear attacks and terrible droughts have destroyed the majestic elephants on the African continent, according to a report published Thursday by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warning that a species was found in rainforests. was a step away from extinction. In an update of its "red list" of endangered species, the IUCN emphasized the broad deterioration of the situation of elephants in most of Africa. Forest elephants on…

In Central Africa, all great apes are in dramatic decline. But on the spot, communities are mobilizing. The first forum for the civil protection of great apes from the forests of the Congo Basin, organized in Yaoundé, Cameroon, by the Alliance for the Conservation of Great Apes in Central Africa and the IUCN, aims to promote these field experiences. This meeting ends on Thursday.…