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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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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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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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Tracking Giants: A New Era for Asian Elephants in Laos

In late December 2025, conservation teams in Nam Poui National Protected Area accomplished a first for the country’s wild Asian elephants. A GPS collar was fitted to a free-ranging elephant,…

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Indonesia Bans Elephant Rides: A Landmark Moment for Responsible Wildlife Tourism

In 2026, Indonesia moved to ban elephant rides nationwide, one of the clearest policy signals yet that elephant tourism is entering a new era. This is welcome news and a…

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Tapanuli Orangutans: Why Monitoring Matters More Than Ever

Recent floods and landslides in northern Sumatra have once again drawn urgent attention to the precarious future of the Tapanuli orangutan, the world’s rarest great ape, found nowhere else on…

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Ten Years for Elephants

Origins: When the Crisis Was Clear In 2015, elephants were in crisis. Across Africa, tens of thousands were being killed each year for their ivory. Well-organised criminal networks were driving…

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In Tribute: Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton (1942–2025)

The conservation world has lost one of its true giants. We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE, whose life’s work transformed the way…

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Winterton-on-Sea: Pupping Season on the Norfolk Coast

Winterton-on-Sea has always been my favourite place on the Norfolk coast. What keeps drawing me back is the sense of change through the seasons. In May, it’s the arrival of…

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