The journal

Notes from the wild

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

Cape Town's New Baboon Bylaws Ignite Heated Clashes Between Residents and Conservationists

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Cape Town's New Baboon Bylaws Ignite Heated Clashes Between Residents and Conservationists

9 min read

Namibia's Fishing Cooperatives Reverse Decades of Overfishing Along the Skeleton Coast

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Namibia's Fishing Cooperatives Reverse Decades of Overfishing Along the Skeleton Coast

9 min read

How Flamingos Endure Africa's Brutal Salt Pans Through Specialized Breeding Cycles

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How Flamingos Endure Africa's Brutal Salt Pans Through Specialized Breeding Cycles

10 min read

How Meerkat Burrows Quietly Reshape Water Flow Across the African Savannah

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How Meerkat Burrows Quietly Reshape Water Flow Across the African Savannah

9 min read

Tracking North Africa's Elusive Barbary Macaques Through Cedar Forests and Snow

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Tracking North Africa's Elusive Barbary Macaques Through Cedar Forests and Snow

10 min read

How Elephants Send Messages That Travel for Miles Without Making a Sound

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How Elephants Send Messages That Travel for Miles Without Making a Sound

10 min read

How African Hunters and Honeyguides Exchange Signals for Mutual Reward

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How African Hunters and Honeyguides Exchange Signals for Mutual Reward

9 min read

Tracking the Black-Footed Cat After Dark in South Africa's Karoo

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Tracking the Black-Footed Cat After Dark in South Africa's Karoo

8 min read

Inside the Crocodile Clan: How Africa's Ancient Reptiles Maintain Rigid Social Orders

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Inside the Crocodile Clan: How Africa's Ancient Reptiles Maintain Rigid Social Orders

10 min read

Cheetahs Rely on Explosive Speed While African Wild Dogs Master Endurance Hunts

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Cheetahs Rely on Explosive Speed While African Wild Dogs Master Endurance Hunts

9 min read

Former Poachers Now Lead Anti-Poaching Patrols Across Kenya

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Former Poachers Now Lead Anti-Poaching Patrols Across Kenya

9 min read

How Africa's New Wildlife Corridors Are Restoring Elephant Migration Routes

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How Africa's New Wildlife Corridors Are Restoring Elephant Migration Routes

10 min read

How Researchers Track and Protect Africa's Wild Dogs Before They Vanish

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How Researchers Track and Protect Africa's Wild Dogs Before They Vanish

8 min read

Why Many Eco-Lodges Fall Short on Real Conservation Impact

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Why Many Eco-Lodges Fall Short on Real Conservation Impact

8 min read

How African Rangers Deploy Drones and AI to Outmaneuver Poachers

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How African Rangers Deploy Drones and AI to Outmaneuver Poachers

9 min read

Africa's Visa Reforms Are Reshaping Cross-Border Journeys for Luxury Travelers

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Africa's Visa Reforms Are Reshaping Cross-Border Journeys for Luxury Travelers

8 min read

Why Safari Seasons Are Shifting Across East and Southern Africa

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Why Safari Seasons Are Shifting Across East and Southern Africa

8 min read

Egypt's Billion-Dollar Museum Tests What Modern Heritage Preservation Can Achieve

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Egypt's Billion-Dollar Museum Tests What Modern Heritage Preservation Can Achieve

8 min read

Why New African Carriers Are Driving Down Regional Airfares

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Why New African Carriers Are Driving Down Regional Airfares

7 min read

Kilimanjaro's New Caps: What the Fresh Climbing Limits Mean for Your Ascent

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Kilimanjaro's New Caps: What the Fresh Climbing Limits Mean for Your Ascent

8 min read

Five African Nations Launch a Unified Travel Zone That Rewrites Cross-Border Journeys

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Five African Nations Launch a Unified Travel Zone That Rewrites Cross-Border Journeys

8 min read

Why Digital Professionals Are Trading City Salaries for Kenyan Savannas

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Why Digital Professionals Are Trading City Salaries for Kenyan Savannas

8 min read

Transform Your Safari Shots: Master Golden Hour Lighting for Dramatic Wildlife Images

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Transform Your Safari Shots: Master Golden Hour Lighting for Dramatic Wildlife Images

8 min read

Practical Night Photography Techniques That Keep You Safe in African Bushveld

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Practical Night Photography Techniques That Keep You Safe in African Bushveld

10 min read