Blog posts in Conservation And 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...
Lion Whisker Spots & Other Ways of Identifying Individual Lions
Each individual lion is identifiable from the unique lion whisker spots found on each side of the face. Other characteristics such as ear tears,...