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...