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African Elephant Populations in Steep Decline – Study
NAIROBI, Nov 12 (Swara)—African elephant populations have suffered dramatic declines over the past five decades, with forest elephants down by 90 per...
The Forgotten Gems of Marsabit National Park
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In the early 20th century, newlyweds Martin and Osa Johnson left the United States on an...
Over One-Third of World’s Trees at Risk of Extinction – IUCN
NAIROBI, Oct 29 (Swara)—In a groundbreaking revelation, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has reported that 38 per cent of...
Good News for Samburu: Larsens is back!
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Safari enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that the iconic Larsens...
Nairobi Convention Adopts 10-Year Plan for Western Indian Ocean Marine Protection
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Global Challenge Returns to Support Africa’s Wildlife Rangers
NAIROBI, July 31 (Swara) - The fifth annual Wildlife Ranger Challenge, a two-month series of extreme fitness challenges, launched today on World...
Embracing Serian Style: A Discreet and Exclusive Safari Experience
By Santiago Legarre
Efficiently discrete – these two words capture best the essence of my recent experience at Alex...
Six Indigenous Flowering Trees for Vibrant Gardens
Story and photos by Cathy Watson
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