Blog posts in Conservation And Research

Existing Threats to African Wildlife Species & their Habitats

Threats to African Wildlife Species: African Wild Dogs, Rhino, Vultures, Cheetah Lions, Leopards, Elephants and Turtles, and what is being done to...

African Wild Dogs – A Road to Recovery by Tolga Aktas

I first journeyed with Wildlife ACT back in July 2018 where I flew out to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to volunteer on their Endangered Species...

Why Choose Wildlife ACT?

We are very encouraged to hear from people who are thoroughly researching their volunteering options, and sincerely wish more people would research...

Is it Painted Dog or Painted Wolf?

The genus Lycaon directly translated from Latin means "wolf" or "wolf-like", while the species name pictus means "decorated, embellished, painted or...

Model of Responsible Voluntourism: Infographic

Voluntourism is fast becoming a popular phrase for those looking to dedicate both their time and funds towards something meaningful. The infographic...

Here we go again: Lion Bone – ‘To Trade or Not to Trade’ – It Clearly Matters

Last week I attended a South African Parliamentary Colloquium on the captive lion breeding industry in South Africa. There are anywhere between 6000...

Rhino Dehorning Explained

Rhino dehorning is not a pleasant thing to witness. Just the mention of it evokes a sense of brutality. It is a sad reality that in order to help...

Why are African Wild Dogs so Endangered?

African Wild Dogs are endangered mostly due to ongoing habitat fragmentation, conflict with human activities and infectious disease. The estimated...

Giraffe – New Endangered Species?

Giraffe are firmly favoured for their spectacular appearance on the African savannah. With adaptations that render them completely unique –...

First Ever African Wild Dog Introduction to Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique

Partnerships continue to drive endangered species conservation success as endangered African Wild Dogs are reintroduced to Gorongosa National Park in...