The journal

Notes from the wild

86 stories, guides and dispatches from Southern and East Africa.

How Zimbabwe's Anti-Poaching Units Leverage Technology to Safeguard Elephants

Conservation

How Zimbabwe's Anti-Poaching Units Leverage Technology to Safeguard Elephants

9 min read

How Tanzania's Rangers Track Elephant Movements to Strengthen Anti-Poaching Networks

Conservation

How Tanzania's Rangers Track Elephant Movements to Strengthen Anti-Poaching Networks

10 min read

How Kenya's Wildlife Tours Translate Visitor Fees into Direct Conservation Gains

Conservation

How Kenya's Wildlife Tours Translate Visitor Fees into Direct Conservation Gains

9 min read

How Travelers Directly Strengthen Botswana's Anti-Poaching Networks

Conservation

How Travelers Directly Strengthen Botswana's Anti-Poaching Networks

9 min read

How Botswana Rebuilt Its Elephant Populations Through Community Partnerships

Conservation

How Botswana Rebuilt Its Elephant Populations Through Community Partnerships

8 min read

How Visitors Can Support Anti-Poaching Efforts in Tanzania’s National Parks

Conservation

How Visitors Can Support Anti-Poaching Efforts in Tanzania’s National Parks

8 min read

How Kenya's Rangers Track Poaching Networks Across Tsavo's Vast Landscapes

Conservation

How Kenya's Rangers Track Poaching Networks Across Tsavo's Vast Landscapes

8 min read

South Africa's Wildlife Recovery: Key Figures Behind Rhino and Elephant Protection

Conservation

South Africa's Wildlife Recovery: Key Figures Behind Rhino and Elephant Protection

9 min read

Zimbabwe’s Conservation Model: Practical Gains and Persistent Trade-offs for Travelers

Conservation

Zimbabwe’s Conservation Model: Practical Gains and Persistent Trade-offs for Travelers

8 min read

How Uganda's Community Rangers Reversed Poaching Declines in Bwindi

Conservation

How Uganda's Community Rangers Reversed Poaching Declines in Bwindi

10 min read

Rwanda Strengthens Anti-Poaching Measures Across Volcanoes National Park

Conservation

Rwanda Strengthens Anti-Poaching Measures Across Volcanoes National Park

9 min read

Why Tanzania's Vast Wilderness Demands a New Conservation Model

Conservation

Why Tanzania's Vast Wilderness Demands a New Conservation Model

10 min read

How Botswana Funds and Manages Large-Scale Wildlife Protection

Conservation

How Botswana Funds and Manages Large-Scale Wildlife Protection

8 min read

What Decades of Conservation in South Africa Reveal About Wildlife Recovery

Conservation

What Decades of Conservation in South Africa Reveal About Wildlife Recovery

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How Local Rangers and Communities Are Reshaping Zimbabwe’s Wildlife Future

Conservation

How Local Rangers and Communities Are Reshaping Zimbabwe’s Wildlife Future

9 min read

What Kenya's Rangers Taught Me About Saving Elephants and Rhinos

Conservation

What Kenya's Rangers Taught Me About Saving Elephants and Rhinos

8 min read

How Community Stewardship Is Strengthening Rwandan Conservation Efforts

Conservation

How Community Stewardship Is Strengthening Rwandan Conservation Efforts

8 min read

Inside Uganda's Forests: How Rangers and Residents Confront Antipoaching Concerns

Conservation

Inside Uganda's Forests: How Rangers and Residents Confront Antipoaching Concerns

8 min read

How Antipoaching Conservation in Zimbabwe Is Changing Lives on the Ground

Conservation

How Antipoaching Conservation in Zimbabwe Is Changing Lives on the Ground

9 min read

What Happens When Lodges Invest Directly in Kenya's Endangered Species

Conservation

What Happens When Lodges Invest Directly in Kenya's Endangered Species

10 min read

What Seychelles' Marine Reserves Reveal About Successful Antipoaching Strategies

Conservation

What Seychelles' Marine Reserves Reveal About Successful Antipoaching Strategies

9 min read

Inside the Quiet Partnership Between Zambian Communities and Wildlife Guards

Conservation

Inside the Quiet Partnership Between Zambian Communities and Wildlife Guards

10 min read

Why Antipoaching Efforts in South African Lodges Are Reshaping Kruger’s Future

Conservation

Why Antipoaching Efforts in South African Lodges Are Reshaping Kruger’s Future

9 min read

What Kenya's Rangers Face Daily in the Fight Against Poaching

Conservation

What Kenya's Rangers Face Daily in the Fight Against Poaching

10 min read