In the past few years, women have increasingly taken key positions in African society, often in the political sphere. But it’s high time we recognized that more has to be done to include women in environmental decision-making.Women in developing…
“Evidence from our work shows that we can win this war.” – Kaddu Sebunya, AWF President The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is doubling down its commitment to support African governments and local communities to fight the threat of poaching…
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Until 1993, the Great Ruaha River, the main source of water for wildlife in Ruaha National Park, flowed in the dry season. Since then, between September and late November every year, sections of the river disappear resulting in water scarcity for…
In a heartfelt video message marking this year's World Elephant Day, the Botswana Minister of Environment and Tourism, H.E. Philda Nani Kereng, addresses the mounting challenge of human-elephant conflicts within her country. The minister highlights…
So far the cameras haven’t captured any leopard with the new method that we are trying out. Using the biased sampling design, after three weeks (21-22 days) we had already captured three different leopards. The new method therefore must be jazzed up…
The old man clapped his hands in recognition as he recognized the picture of the Porcupine on the iPad. He started chattering excitedly in his own tongue, gesturing wildly as if he was throwing hunting spears at an imaginary prey. At once…
Early next year, women from around the world will embark on an epic Walkathon to raise funds for young women in Kenya.BEADS for Education has announced the third annual Walkathon from January 2 - 18, 2008. The 100 km walk (62 miles) aims to raise …
If there are vultures circling above, there is a good chance you’ll find a fresh animal kill nearby.
Vultures not only provide an indicator for potential predator viewing, but also play an essential part in the ecosystem,…
Eugene Rutagarama was selected as a CNN Hero for his brave fight to protect the last endangered mountain gorillas. Now, you can vote for Eugene to be the #1 CNN Hero.Please go to http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/cnn.heroes/index.html to vote for…