S.African rhinos at mercy of global smuggling network

Petty hunters, corrupt wildlife officials and Asian traffickers have all been snared in South Africa's crackdown on rhino poaching as special prosecutors battle syndicates feeding the trade in horns.

Desire to help others comes from Africa

School supplies: Friendship blossoms between Tanzania, Gig Harbor men | At first glance, Dr. Bob Yancey, an orthopedic surgeon at Harbor Orthopedic Clinic in Gig Harbor, and Tanzania’s Lucas Mhina, a tour guide in the central East African nation, might seem like an unlikely pair.

Traveller's Guide: Malawi

A sliver of southern Africa dominated by the Great Rift Valley, compact Malawi hides a surprisingly diverse interior, with little known parks and reserves that feel truly unspoiled, tremendous hiking through pristine highlands and across vast plains, and, at its heart, a dazzling freshwater lake. Backpackers on grand tours of Africa often cast Malawi as an unexpected favourite, thanks to the ...

South African rhinos at mercy of global smuggling network

A team has been set to combat the dramatic surge in poaching that has seen more than 200 rhinos killed so far this year. -AFP

Wildlife Adventurer Encounters Large Snake At Livingstone Cottage: Nigel Marven opens rural retreat with a wild twist

Wildlife adventurer, Nigel Marven – famous for his TV shows such as Prehistoric Park - launches Port Lympne Wild Animal Park’s brand new overnight experience, Livingstone Cottage and comes face to face with the park’s Eastern indigo snakeKent, United Kingdom (PRWEB UK) 9 May 2012 Nigel Marven got a sneak preview of the stylish Livingstone Cottage near Ashford when he stayed with his family this ...

African safaris are regularly misunderstood

Hunting in Africa elicits many viewpoints, and they are usually extremes.