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Can we talk about Cecil the Lion?

10,000 Birds

I get that you’re really angry, I mean, he was a popular lion and yes, his cute widdle cubs will probably die to, but I can’t help feeling you’ve kind of missed the point a bit, and well, ending all hunting in Africa will not solve much and maybe make things worse and… No, no, I’m not a hunter. I’m sorry.

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Birding the Kruger Park (6): Pafuri area part 2

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The Hadeda Ibis is apparently spreading in South Africa and even thriving in places like Johannesburg, living at least partly on dog food. While the park still suffers from an abundance of non-birds, at least some of them are already dead. Thanks for pointing it out though. So, no real need to go to Pafuri to see it. 300 birds (HBW).

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Huge Effort to Rescue 60 Elephants in Malawi

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Jason Bell-Leask, IFAW Director Southern Africa} said "For years the herd has been maimed by local villagers, sometimes using appallingly cruel methods to protect their crops and granaries from raids by the elephants. Tags: malawi africa animal rescue elephants endangered species. From Wildlife Extra News.

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Saturday Night Wild!

4 The Love Of Animals

Among the forested islands and wildlife-rich floodplains of Botswana lies the highest concentration of baboons in Africa. Here, well meet an alpha male named Boro and follow his daily struggle to maintain authority and protect his kids.

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What makes a good bird guide?

10,000 Birds

I remember one guide in the south of Africa. The project faced a load of unexpected problems, from the total lack of interest among the particular protected area managers, to the local naturalist/guide and his surprising lack of understanding of his role. In my eyes, what counts is how someone plays the game.

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African Penguins in Peril

10,000 Birds

I grew up in one of the most beautiful cities in the world – Cape Town, South Africa. In fact, there is no other region in Africa that offers such a fantastic level of endemism in such an accessible location. An African Penguin peers protectively around its fluffy chick.

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Flight to Freedom

4 The Love Of Animals

ADI, which has previously rescued and relocated animals in Europe, South America and Africa have described it as one of the most complex logistical operation they have ever undertaken but say it will be worth all of the effort when the animals walk free. ADI also rescues animals in distress worldwide.

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