The journal
Notes from the wild
791 stories, guides and dispatches from Southern and East Africa.
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wildlife
Beginner’s Guide to Spotting Kruger’s Big Five Without Missing a Beat

conservation
How Forest Corridors Are Reconnecting West Africa's Fragmented Habitats for Chimpanzees

conservation
Can South Africa's Marine Protected Areas Halt the Decline of African Penguins?

conservation
Why Madagascar's Rainforests Depend on Cleaner Cooking Fuels

conservation
How Scimitar-Horned Oryx Are Restoring Balance to the Sahara's Degraded Grasslands

conservation
How African Cities Are Building Wildlife Corridors Through Concrete Landscapes

tips and advice
First-Timer's Guide: Choosing Between Guided Safaris and Self-Drive Adventures in Africa

tips and advice
Practical Connectivity Guide: African Safari Spots With Reliable High-Speed Internet

tips and advice
Practical Skills for Safely Crossing Namibia's Coastal Dunes by 4x4

tips and advice
Walking Among Giants: Practical Safety Protocols for Foot Safaris in Big Game Country

tips and advice
Why African Winters Deliver Superior Wildlife Sightings and Fewer Crowds

news
How Rwanda Is Bringing Lions Back Through Cross-Border Partnerships

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

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

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

wildlife
How Meerkat Burrows Quietly Reshape Water Flow Across the African Savannah

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

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

wildlife
How African Hunters and Honeyguides Exchange Signals for Mutual Reward

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

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

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

conservation
Former Poachers Now Lead Anti-Poaching Patrols Across Kenya

conservation