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Wildlife Research And Management

Articles, news and blogs all about wildlife research and management experiences in Africa

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From Germany to South Africa: Phinda’s success featured on Terra X

Phinda Private Game Reserve was featured on Germany’s Terra X, revealing how strategic conservation and rewilding efforts have restored biodiversity and helped protect endangered species like the rhino.

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Phinda Camera Trap Survey 2024

The Phinda Camera Trap Survey 2024 is almost complete! Discover the significance of this survey and the valuable contribution of ACE volunteers.

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Interesting facts on African wild dogs (Infographic)

Learn more about wild dog conservation in their natural habitat with an unforgettable on the ground experience here at ACE.

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Pangolins: conservation on all scales

It’s unlikely you would have ever seen a pangolin as they are by far the rarest and most elusive of mammals, and we have it on good authority their pee tastes like ants!

Reading time: 9 minutes

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Rescue, raise, rehabilitate and release

The Golola Rhino Orphanage and Rehabilitation Centre is the world’s first dedicated rhino orphanage. Their mission is to ensure the species survive. Read Lonely Planet's article about the Rhino Orphanage here.

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Discovering one of Africa's last true wildernesses

National Geographic featured our Okavango Wilderness Project - discover the beauty of Botswana in the rainy season, and learn how you can assist the overall conservation efforts in this area.

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Reading time: 3 minutes

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Africa Geographic's top 7 Places to see leopards in Africa

Greater Kruger National Park and the Okavango Delta feature on the list, both where we have conservation projects!

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Africa Geographic's top 6 places to see wild dogs in Africa

We have two projects in Africa Geographic's top six best places to see African wild dogs.

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Lion behaviour for photographers

Dr Christiaan Winterbach offers his advice for professional and amateur photographers in order to capture the best wildlife photo.

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Our experience with Animal Planet's Vet Gone Wild

Animal Planet and Dr. Chris Brown visited our Phinda Wildlife Research Project for the latest Vet Gone Wild episode.

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Conserving African giraffes is a tall order - here's how you can help

Learn more about the threats to the African Giraffe and how you can help them on the Okavango Wilderness Experience.

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The Greater Kruger National Park - the importance of large ecosystem conservation in Africa

Learn about the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park - a join of the Greater Kruger in South Africa, and National Parks in Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

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