Geographical Location: Africa

May 20, 2025

Wild Cam: Namibian antelopes avoid rivers—and predators

Researchers tracked roan and sable in Mudumu National Park to determine how they were using the landscape

May 15, 2025

Why are red knots getting shorter?

Scientists point to a lack of their favorite prey resource due to climate change

April 30, 2025

JWM: Are elephants an obstacle for rhino reintroduction?

In Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park, elephants and reintroduced black rhinos eat the same plants in the same places

April 10, 2025

Wild birds like pelicans, falcons help spread avian flu

Culling domesticated birds hasn’t stopped the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza

February 14, 2025

Judge grants USFWS 3 more years to decide on hippo status

Hippo parts are sold in the U.S. for use in belts, purses and other products

January 29, 2025

Leopard roars reveal their identity

Leopard vocalizations can help researchers conduct population estimates and manage human-wildlife conflicts

December 9, 2024

The state of lions, leopards and hyenas in Uganda 

Lions are struggling in the country, while spotted hyena numbers are high

November 25, 2024

Ethiopian wolves feed on sweet nectar 

The wolves could potentially act as pollinators

November 8, 2024

Social media can boost caracal conservation 

Social media boosted conservation of a wild cat in Africa

November 4, 2024

Rats could help fight illegal wildlife trade 

African giant pouched rats can sniff out illegally trafficked wildlife species