For more than ten years, a rumour persisted among hunters and villagers in the remote eastern highlands of Angola: somewhere in the peat bogs and miombo woodland above 4,000 feet, a small band of elephants was living almost entirely unseen. Locals called them ghost elephants. Conservationists doubted such a population could exist so far from…
Our project partner Trees4Moz is restoring the Nhamacoa Forest in Mozambique, an important example of the country’s threatened miombo woodland ecosystem. Miombo forests are among Africa’s most extensive dry tropical forests, covering large areas of southern and central Africa. They provide critical habitat for wildlife, store significant amounts of carbon, protect soils and water resources,…
Conservation organisations and local communities join forces in Cameroon to strengthen protection of the critically endangered Cross River gorilla and the forests it calls home. Douala, Cameroon – In the forests along the border of Cameroon and Nigeria lives one of the world’s rarest great apes. With fewer than 300 individuals remaining in the wild,…
We are excited to share the latest update on our community forest initiatives. These projects mark an important step in empowering local communities, conserving endangered species, and promoting sustainable livelihoods in Cameroon’s East Region. Legal and Ecological Opportunities Cameroon’s Forestry Law of 2024 empowers local communities to sustainably manage forest resources, linking improved livelihoods with…
Pioneer of Conservation, Tireless Advocate, and Messenger of Hope A Groundbreaking Life and Legacy It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, who died peacefully in her sleep on October 1, 2025, in California, at the age of 91. She passed quietly while continuing her lifelong mission: inspiring people…
In the heart of Kruger National Park—where acacia-studded savannas meet shimmering bushveld and whispering woodlands—lives one of Africa’s most elusive predators: the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus). With only about 600 remaining in South Africa, and most surviving in Kruger, these vibrant, mottled hunters are a testament to resilience and teamwork. For decades, impala have…
Once echoing with birdsong and the sweep of swallows across the sky, Mozambique’s Nhamacoa Forest now stands much quieter. Like many forests across Africa, it faces a silent crisis: shrinking tree cover, vanishing wildlife, and the erosion of cultural and ecological heritage. As these ecosystems fade, so too do the lifelines for communities and species…
A Lost Species Comes Into Focus In the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo, amidst the remote wetlands of the Kamalondo Depression, a fleeting moment has reignited hope for one of Africa’s most elusive antelopes. The Upemba lechwe (Kobus anselli), unseen by science for decades, has finally been captured in a photograph—an image that…
International Dark Sky Week is a global celebration of the night – one that is most often associated with star-gazing. But this year, Dark Sky International and Bats without Borders have come together to highlight the importance of darkness for all creatures of the night Darkness plays a rarely-acknowledged but crucial role in the health…
Deep in the heart of South Africa’s bushveld, a baby pangolin takes hesitant steps toward freedom. Her name is Kulu. Once a victim of the illegal wildlife trade, she is now the center of a remarkable journey—one of survival, redemption, and the enduring bond between humans and nature. This is the story at the heart…