Botswana: Mystery elephant deaths caused by cyanobacteria
Toxins made by microscopic algae in water caused the previously unexplained deaths of hundreds of elephants in Botswana, wildlife officials…
Toxins made by microscopic algae in water caused the previously unexplained deaths of hundreds of elephants in Botswana, wildlife officials…
Organisations within Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe have established a vulture safe zone to help save the endangered species. This…
The four-year study in Botswana found cattle with eye marks painted on their behinds were less likely to be killed…
THEY WALK IN circles and appear dizzy before suddenly dropping dead, sometimes face-first. No one knows why. Over the past…
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, Conservation and Tourism says 275 elephant carcasses have been verified against the 356 reported…
Botswana through the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism has engaged South African authorities to probe the mysterious death of…
DEVELOPING STORY: The elephants recently discovered mysteriously dead in the Okavango panhandle have reportedly tested negative for anthrax. This was…
The number of elephants mysteriously found dead in the Okavango Panhandle has risen to 48, up from the 36 counted…
About 16 elephants have reportedly been found dead in Botswana’s Okavango panhandle. The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and…
Botswana’s critically endangered black rhinos are being evacuated from prime tourist areas to a secret location to spare them from…
A new study explores the ways that landscapes can influence animal behaviour, fostering dynamics that either encourage or limit the…
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is the most widespread predator in Africa and is found in just about every country…
Move over, WWE SmackDown – here comes BWA Safari Showdown! Tourist Roselyne Kerjosse happened to be in the right place at the…
Brian Keating says you have to experience it to fully understand ‘One of the highlights was sitting in a wildlife…
The 21st September is World Rhino Day and to celebrate, I thought that sharing my knowledge of Africa’s best places…
The South-East District Council (SEDC) has raised concerns over the dwindling number of vultures in the area. SEDC Chairman, Phenyo…
A parched elephant has been caught on camera turning on a tap and helping himself to “plenty of drinking water”.…
A Botswana safari is perfect for seeing big cats – Moremi National Park is one of Africa’s best location for…
Ciara’s vacation in Africa literally keeps getting bigger and better! The 32-year-old musician shared a video from her adventures in…
If you are looking for some of the last true wilderness in Africa then Botswana is the place to go.…
Enraged elephant CHARGES at terrified tourists in a safari park, headbutts the back of their car so hard its tusk…
Hippos often get a bad rep because let’s face it; they are known for being extremely foul tempered. What’s worse,…
Most people will agree that meerkats are some of the cutest animals you’ll ever find, and Yourbotswana firmly agrees. Just…
Gantsi (sometimes referred to as Ghanzi) Population – Just over 12 000 (2011 census) Location – Western Botswana and borders…
The infamous Big Five – the lion, the leopard, the elephant, the rhino and the buffalo – are all incredibly…
If you’re heading for Botswana it’s worth knowing that it is full of creepy crawlies of various types, among them…