Celebrating the Earth Hour
Earth Hour is a worldwide grassroots movement by the World Wide Fund aimed at uniting people to protect the planet and to drive awareness...
Kenya’s “Ahmed” the Elephant goes Green on St Patricks Day
Each year, the Irish celebrate their presence around the globe by 'Greening' an iconic structure in a country to coincide with St Patricks Day...
New Butterfly species discovered in Alaska
A group of eight scientists from three countries has named the new insect the Tanana Arctic, or Oeneis tanana. It's the first new butterfly...
Video and photos confirm South Africa’s legendary Knysna elephants still exist
If you've ever travelled to the small town of Knysna on South Africa's southern coast, you may have heard tales of "forest" elephants that...
Airlines pledge to support Prince William in ending illegal wildlife trafficking
Airlines have signed a declaration to support efforts to stop the illegal trafficking of wildlife in an initiative backed by members of the Royal...
UK to fund Uganda in fighting illegal wildlife trade
Uganda will receive £1,500,000 (Shs 7bn) funding from the UK government which will go towards combating illegal trade in wildlife. The announcement was made...
Elephant poaching in Zimbabwe still alarmingly high
A Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) report released last week to mark the United Nations World Wildlife Day ranked the wildlife...
Father and Son killed by a ranger in a mistaken identity case
A man and his son have been shot dead by a wildlife ranger while on an anti-poaching patrol in Zimbabwe, in an apparent case...
Two Rangers killed in Virunga National Park brings total number of ranger killings to...
Two rangers were killed after four ranger positions on the shores of Lake Edward in Virunga National Park were attacked by several heavily armed...
Malawi sets ablaze 2.6 tonnes of ivory
Malawi on Monday burned 2.6 tonnes of ivory smuggled from Tanzania after a cross-border dispute over whether the elephant tusks should be saved as...
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Nairobi National Park Development Plans Reignite Conservation Debate
NAIROBI, July 1 (Swara) - Nairobi National Park has once again become the focus of national conservation debate following renewed proposals to...
Nairobi National Park Must Not Become a Zoo
By Paula Kahumbu
There is a deep irony in the current debate about Nairobi National Park. For years, the...
Nations, Partners Pledge $6.4 Billion for Ocean Conservation at Mombasa Summit
Mombasa, Kenya, June 26 - More than 100 governments, businesses and civil society organisations pledged 320 new commitments worth $6.4 billion for...
Rhino Charge Heads to Samburu as Conservation Impact Grows
Kenya's most unconventional conservation fundraiser is shifting into high gear—and heading north. The 37th Rhino Charge will take place in Samburu County...
Kenya Unveils Blue Economy Strategy Targeting KSh 350 Billion in Revenue
Nairobi, Feb 27 (Swara) - Kenya on Thursday officially launched its National Blue Economy Strategy 2025–2030, setting out an ambitious plan to...
Elephants Learn to Ignore Drones, Opening New Doors for Research
NAIROBI, Nov 28 (Swara) – Elephants in Kenya have demonstrated an ability to adapt to and ignore surveillance drones, a discovery researchers...