The opportunity to witness nature in its purest form is both humbling and engaging. Visiting an African game park involves some bumpy and dusty driving, but one is rewarded with majestic wild life including giraffe, hippos, lions, zebra, antelopes, elephants, birds and so much more. (https://www.instagram.com/p/BtWUGCXnOy8/ for more photos) I’ve done this in several locations, […]
via The making of an African game park: behind the scenes — Get Out!
Coinciding with its regional consultation with member states in Africa, CABI hosted a policy summit on invasive species in Gaborone, Botswana on 28 February. About 70 delegates representing policymakers, research, the private sector and civil society from across Africa gathered to learn about and discuss the impact of invasives as well as the technical and […]
via CABI announces major commitments in fight against invasive species — The Invasives Blog
When you think about Africa, what images come to mind? Is it the vast plains dotted with acacia trees? Perhaps it is the migration of the wildebeest? Lions, hippos, elephants? I bet it isn’t a major cosmopolitan city! Let me paint you a picture of Nairobi. Kenya’s biggest city is one of stark contrasts. It […]
via A Day in Nairobi – The Perfect One Day Itinerary for the Animal Lover — The Urban Gypsy
Wildlife populations declined by an average of 60% over the last four decades
via Human Activity Is Decimating Global Wildlife Populations, Says New WWF Report — TIME
