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…
Category: Animals
Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe unite to save endangered vultures
Organisations within Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe have established a vulture safe zone to help save the endangered species. This…
Painting eyes on cow butts could save the lives of cattle and lions
The four-year study in Botswana found cattle with eye marks painted on their behinds were less likely to be killed…
What’s killing Botswana’s elephants? Here are the top theories
THEY WALK IN circles and appear dizzy before suddenly dropping dead, sometimes face-first. No one knows why. Over the past…
275 elephant carcasses verified against the 356 cases reported
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, Conservation and Tourism says 275 elephant carcasses have been verified against the 356 reported…
Botswana engages South Africa as elephant deaths mystery deepens
Botswana through the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism has engaged South African authorities to probe the mysterious death of…
Anthrax ruled out as Okavango elephant death toll exceeds 100
DEVELOPING STORY: The elephants recently discovered mysteriously dead in the Okavango panhandle have reportedly tested negative for anthrax. This was…
Okavango elephant death toll jumps to 48
The number of elephants mysteriously found dead in the Okavango Panhandle has risen to 48, up from the 36 counted…
Elephants found dead in Okavango panhandle
About 16 elephants have reportedly been found dead in Botswana’s Okavango panhandle. The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and…
Black rhinos evacuated from Botswana kill zone
Botswana’s critically endangered black rhinos are being evacuated from prime tourist areas to a secret location to spare them from…
Banded mongoose study reveals how its environment influences the spread of infectious disease
A new study explores the ways that landscapes can influence animal behaviour, fostering dynamics that either encourage or limit the…
14 facts that dispel the myths about Botswana’s spotted hyenas
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is the most widespread predator in Africa and is found in just about every country…
Incredible footage shows python, honey badger and a pair of jackals viciously fighting in Botswana
Move over, WWE SmackDown – here comes BWA Safari Showdown! Tourist Roselyne Kerjosse happened to be in the right place at the…
It’s pretty special’: Calgary naturalist in awe of Botswana elephant herd
Brian Keating says you have to experience it to fully understand ‘One of the highlights was sitting in a wildlife…
Africa’s top 5 places to spot rhino
The 21st September is World Rhino Day and to celebrate, I thought that sharing my knowledge of Africa’s best places…
Concerns raised over dwindling vulture numbers
The South-East District Council (SEDC) has raised concerns over the dwindling number of vultures in the area. SEDC Chairman, Phenyo…
As drought takes its toll, thirsty elephant works out how to open tap to quench its raging thirst!
A parched elephant has been caught on camera turning on a tap and helping himself to “plenty of drinking water”.…
Botswana Big Cat Safari
A Botswana safari is perfect for seeing big cats – Moremi National Park is one of Africa’s best location for…
US star Ciara hangs out with elephants while on vacation with Russell Wilson in Botswana: ‘Our New Friends’
Ciara’s vacation in Africa literally keeps getting bigger and better! The 32-year-old musician shared a video from her adventures in…
4K Wild Botswana – Best Drone Video of African Wildlife
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
Enraged elephant CHARGES at terrified tourists in a safari park, headbutts the back of their car so hard its tusk…
10 amazing facts about hippos
Hippos often get a bad rep because let’s face it; they are known for being extremely foul tempered. What’s worse,…
15 Cool and fun facts about meerkats
Most people will agree that meerkats are some of the cutest animals you’ll ever find, and Yourbotswana firmly agrees. Just…
Gantsi – home of the Kalahari Desert and meerkats
Gantsi (sometimes referred to as Ghanzi) Population – Just over 12 000 (2011 census) Location – Western Botswana and borders…
Botswana’s Big Five
The infamous Big Five – the lion, the leopard, the elephant, the rhino and the buffalo – are all incredibly…
Botswana’s 8 most venomous snakes
If you’re heading for Botswana it’s worth knowing that it is full of creepy crawlies of various types, among them…