African wild dogs break the carnivore rule in Botswana
5 February 2025 For the first time, “hyper-carnivorous” African wild dogs have been recorded eating fruit, a behaviour so far…
Tag: Conservation
Why are conservationists alarmed about Botswana’s biggest elephant hunt?
12 December 2025 While the government says the controversial practice is needed to manage the population of elephants, critics say…
Why Botswana Okavango Delta is the best place to see elephants
27 October 2025 The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the most spectacular and ecologically significant regions in Africa.…
Concerns COVID-19 expenditure may hamper conservation efforts
Concerns have been raised about the ability of governments to maintain their commitment to wildlife conservation in the face of…
Post-Covid, Safari companies rethink who should stay at their lodges
Some operators are turning the classic business model on its head in hopes of increasing margins and better funding their…
Africa beckons: Ultra-luxe travel with a conscience
Roar Africa is redefining ultra-luxury travel with a range of storybook experiences that also support conservation, humanitarian work and economic…
Scent trails could boost elephant conservation, study suggests
More research is needed to find out whether humans can create artificial elephant trails to divert elephants away from farms…
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…