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I crawled out of my tent at quarter to six. The sky was a dull grey-blue, with a few stars left scattered around the crescent moon. Shivani had already started Gypsy's engine, warming up the little white Suzuki. Joseph, the camp chef and general…

A comprehensive census in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park has confirmed the existence of nearly 300 mountain gorillas.The world's total number of mountain gorillas has been estimated for some time at just over 600; the other 300…

Living in a tropical climate means that it is sometimes difficult to distinguish one part of the year from another. The clues - more rain or less rain - are more subtle than more temperate climates. However, you know it is June when talk of the…

African Wildlife Ecology Handbook Series, No. 6. 1992.

African Wildlife Ecology Handbook Series, No. 1. 1978.

How a census aids in elephant conservation work Count sheep. That’s the advice given to people having trouble falling asleep—a clear indication that most don’t consider counting animals an exciting task. Yet the counting of animals is crucial…

LAIKIPIA DISTRICT, KENYA--An aerial count of wildife populations on ADC Mutara Ranch brought good news, Ol Pejeta Conservancy reported last week. More than 100 elephants, 1,800 Burchell's zebras, 170 impala, a handful of giraffe, more than 200 Grant…

The tons of ivory, rhino horn, and pangolin scales seized at ports and borders across Africa are a sobering reminder of the number of elephants, rhinos, and pangolins killed annually for the illegal wildlife trade. Illicit trade, valued at USD $7-23…

For the past several years, Africa has experienced unparalleled economic growth and entrepreneurship. As indigenous and multinational companies look to make their mark on the continent, they would be remiss to overlook the incredible value…

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At the UNFCCC’s 27th Conference of Parties (COP27), negotiators from around the world are convening to address global action on climate change. Climate threats to Africa are already standing out in a year of extreme weather disasters, including the…

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) welcomes and commends world leaders for starting off the negotiations with powerful commitments that go beyond political statements and extend to financial commitments. Already, 12 countries have pledged US$ 12…