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Reteti House Review: Conservation, Community and Kenya’s Wild North

Heading north from the dusty scrape of Samburu’s Kalama airstrip, the landscape shifts almost immediately, opening into something wilder, redder and far more expansive. We join the A2, which cuts…

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Antarctic species reclassified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List

Two of Antarctica’s most iconic species have been reclassified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, reflecting growing concern over the pace of environmental change in the Southern Ocean. The…

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Giant Otters in the Pantanal: Progress, Pressure and the Power of Monitoring

In 2024, Explorers Against Extinction supported a small but important part of the long-term monitoring work carried out by Projeto Ariranhas, the Giant Otter Project, in Brazil’s Pantanal. Their latest…

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What are the biggest mistakes travellers make when visiting India in 2026?

India is a land of unparalleled beauty, profound spirituality, and overwhelming sensory intensity. For those planning a journey in 2026, the promise of ancient temples, bustling bazaars, and vibrant landscapes…

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Reteti, Resilience, and Long’Uro: A Story of Survival and Innovation

In the remote Mathews Range of northern Kenya, within the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is quietly redefining what conservation can look like. Reteti is the first community-owned and…

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Another Set of Twin Mountain Gorillas is Born in Virunga

The Wildlife rangers in Virunga National Park have found another rare set of twin mountain gorillas a baby boy and a baby girl. The twins were born into a group…

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Botswana Safari Seasons: When to Go and Why It Matters

I’ve just returned from Botswana, combining the Kalahari with the Okavango Delta. Travelling at the tail end of the green season, camps were quiet, landscapes lush, and skies wonderfully dramatic.…

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Snow Leopards of the Spiti Valley: What Your Support Has Made Possible

Introduction: where it began High in the cold desert of Spiti, where altitude, climate and terrain push life to its limits, one of the world’s most elusive predators moves largely…

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Uganda Reintroduces Rhinos into Kidepo National Park

After more than four decades, rhinos have finally returned to one of Uganda’s most remote and beautiful national parks. This historic move marks a new chapter for wildlife conservation in…

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Review: Kicheche Mara Camp – A Classic Safari, Done Exceptionally Well

There are certain camps in Africa that feel quietly confident in what they offer. No unnecessary fanfare, no overstatement, just a deep understanding of place, wildlife, and what makes a…

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