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Wildlife Research And Management

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

44 articles
Two ACE volunteers watching a wild dog on the other side of the water Two ACE volunteers watching a wild dog on the other side of the water
Protecting painted wolves in southern Africa

Wild dogs are the most endangered carnivore species in southern Africa - discover how you can help with their conservation.

Reading time: 3 minutes

Elephant in water: Kenzie Moore Elephant in water: Kenzie Moore
Elephant conservation in Botswana

Illegal wildlife poaching is on the rise in Botswana – a frightening development in a country seen as one of Africa’s greatest conservation success stories.

Two rhinos in the plains Two rhinos
Getting involved in the race to save the rhino

Learn more about the two-part placement available as part of the ACE Rhino Conservation Experience.

Reading time: 6 minutes

Close up of a lion Close up of a lion
Travellers' Stories: how a lion's roar set me free

Read all about Sonia's ACE trip as she visited four different conservation projects across 12 weeks.

An elephant herd at a watering hole in the Okavango delta An elephant herd at a watering hole in the Okavango delta
Amazing African elephant facts to keep under your trunk (Infographic)

Learn the top most interesting facts about the elephant, and discover how you can help towards conservation efforts in Botswana.

Anelisa and Manuela Hissnauer: a mother and baby rhino in the bush Anelisa and Manuela Hissnauer: a mother and baby rhino in the bush
Rhino fact file

Learn the top facts about rhinos and how you can contribute to the overall conservation effort.

Reading time: 6 minutes

A pair of very cute cheetah cubs partially obscured by foliage A pair of very cute cheetah cubs partially obscured by foliage
When it's not just the thought that counts

Discover what makes a conservation project good, what a good conservation traveller looks like, and which projects you should choose to support.

Close-up of a lion cub yawning Close-up of a lion cub yawning
Animal Mums

Did you know the Phinda Wildlife Research Project featured in a recent ITV series?

Reading time: 2 minutes

ACE volunteers stargazing outside ACE volunteers stargazing outside
Heeding the call - reflections from the Game Ranger's Course

Thinking about embarking on our Game Ranger Course? Take a look at this incredible account from a previous ACE volunteer.

Reading time: 26 minutes

Rhino grazing at Moholoholo Rhino grazing at Moholoholo
Mofemedi reflections

Lucy Morris gives her in-depth account of seeking a rhino Limpopo Province of South Africa.

Reading time: 9 minutes

Close-up of a lion's track Close-up of a lion's track
Knowing the difference between a lion track and a cheetah's

Gary and Matt Franklin had an incredible two week experience on the Game Ranger Guide Course.

Reading time: 2 minutes

Hyena staring off to the left in the sunlight Hyena staring off to the left in the sunlight
Will hyenas get the last laugh?

Hyenas are rarely the favourites, but this is why they absolutely should be!

Reading time: 3 minutes

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