Demand for ivory destabilising central Africa
Widespread killing of elephants threatens economic prosperity and rule of law, warns African Development Bank see http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/18/demand-ivory-destabili
Mammal news: Cheetah and speed; Monks and Snow Leopards; and Leadbeater’s Possum under threat
A few interesting articles I’ve seen recently Jon Cheetahs may be the world’s fastest sprinters, but it is their blinding acceleration—faster than a Lamborghini’s—and
New Trip Report – Kenya & Tanzania
A new report from Indri Tours for a 17 days trip toKenya & Tanzania, 2013, with 51 species including 3 Honey Badgers, Striped Hyena and Caracal. Jon
Lord’s Resistance Army funded by elephant poaching, report finds
http://focusingonwildlife.com/news/lords-resistance-army-funded-by-elephant-poaching-report-finds/ Jon
African Wolf discovered in Morocco
Video of two African wolves (Canis lupus lupaster) filmed for the first time in the Rif Mountains (northern Morocco) http://moroccanbirds.blogspot.com/2012/08/African-Wolf-discover
The Bioko Drill
A nice article on the Bioko Drill. I’d love to visit Bioko Island. Has anyone been? http://news.mongabay.com/2013/0502-fitzner-bioko-drill.html cheers Jon
New Trip Report – South Africa
A first trip report for mammalwatching.com from Jordi Palau South Africa, 2012: 2.5 weeks & 59 species including Aardvark, Wild Dog, Brown Hyena and Aardwolf. Jon
Working to save the Silver Dik-Dik
Little is known about the silver dik-dik (Madoqua piacentinii) population that roams the dense coastal bushlands of eastern Africa, but experts are working to learn more about the
STOP ELEPHANT SLAUGHTER IN WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Please please sign this petition. This is a fabulous park and what is happening there is a global tragedy. Emboldened by a change of government, heavily armed Sudanese poachers are
New Trip Report – Central African Republic
An exciting report on Dzanga Sangha from Dominique Brugiere, who in a few days saw some great species (some of which I missed) including Long-tailed Pangolin, Black-fronted, Peter&