Wildlife News

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[New Times] Senegalese-Italian TikTok star and global content creator Khabane Lame, widely known as Khaby Lame, has been confirmed among the baby gorillas namers for the 20th edition of the Kwita Izina ceremony scheduled on Friday, September 5 in Musanze District.

[Nile Post] The British High Commissioner to Uganda, Ambassador Lisa Chesney, has commended Uganda's remarkable achievements in wildlife conservation during a recent visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the country's only home to wild rhinos.

[The Conversation Africa] Sceletium tortuosum is a little succulent plant that grows in the semi-arid Karoo and Namaqualand regions of South Africa. It has a long history of traditional use among the hunter-gatherers of the region.

[Nile Post] Several investigations have been launched after a Spanish man in Kenya posted videos of himself pouring beer down an elephant's trunk - sparking anger on social media.

[Daily Maverick] These are two stories a continent apart, about two predators, but the outcome arrives at the same place -- hunting them to protect your stock is not the smartest strategy.

[Liberian Observer] The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) has issued a strong rebuttal to a proposal by Thomas Romeo Quioh, Representative of District #1, Sinoe County, seeking the de-gazettement of Sapo National Park (SNP). The agency warned that such a move would not only undermine Liberia's conservation efforts but also permanently damage one of the country's greatest ecological and economic assets.

[Namibian] A leading conservationist in South Africa, charged with smuggling rhino horns worth $14 million, has insisted he has "nothing to hide".

[ANGOP] Malanje -- The Civil Protection Service and Firefighters (SPCB) removed on Wednesday the body of a 67-year-old Angolan citizen, victim of a wildfire, in the municipality of Cahombo, province of Malanje.

[Daily Maverick] The State alleges that Hume, in association with his five alleged co-conspirators, knew or ought to have known that their enterprise 'uses or invests, directly or indirectly (Hume's) rhino horns, other rhino horns and rhino skins to fuel the illegal market'.

[Daily News] Yokohama -- TANZANIA and Kenya have announced a joint bid to champion digital public infrastructure, a regional command and control centre to address human-nature conflicts in Africa, as per the Lusaka Agreement

[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), working with the Matusadona Conservation Trust, has successfully translocated 74 large herbivores to restore biodiversity in Matusadona National Park.

[New Era] NKURENKURU - The Maurus Nekaro Conservancy in the Kavango West region is grappling with significant management challenges that threaten its wildlife conservation mission.

[Namibian] Smallscale farmers in the Sorris Sorris conservancy say roaming elephants are destroying crops, water infrastructure and livestock, leaving their safety and livelihoods increasingly at risk.

[Daily Maverick] The 83-year-old former property developer, who grew up on a sheep farm in the Cape and a cattle ranch in Zimbabwe, was released on R100,000 bail after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 19 August.

[Daily Maverick] 'When birds become entangled, the fishing line often becomes tight, stopping the flow of blood, resulting in swelling and eventually foot or toe loss. This also means that the entangled birds can no longer roost on tree branches at night as they no longer have the capability to clasp onto the branch when the wind blows.'

[The Conversation Africa] In Togo and much of west Africa, wild meat remains an important part of daily life, valued for its taste, cultural traditions, and as a source of income for those who sell it.

[Nile Post] The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has officially opened the Kibale Conservation Education Centre, a Shs600 million facility designed to train youth and communities in conservation, promote research, boost tourism, and protect wildlife habitats.

[Daily Maverick] If you don't like trophy hunting, fine. But it is important to base opposition on facts. And even if trophy hunting makes you see red, that is no reason to celebrate the death of a human with mocking commentary.

[Ethiopian Herald] Recently, friends of this journalist had the opportunity to visit eastern Ethiopia. During their trip, they explored one of Ethiopia's stunning mountain ranges, home to the wild Kundudo horses living in harmony with nature. Inspired by their experiences, the journalist was motivated to ask questions and consult various sources to learn more about the Kundudo horses. This information was then used to craft an article for esteemed readers.

[Ethiopian Herald] Wild life plays a critical role in maintaining ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, and providing ecosystem services like pollination, pest control, and nutrient cycling. Conservation of wild life in Ethiopia is conducted through several approaches including community-based and indigenous conservation schemes, church forests & sacred groves: In northern and southwestern Ethiopia, small church forests and sacred groves protect a vast diversity of indigenous trees--over 148 species across just

[The Conversation Africa] As the annual humpback whale migration is underway with thousands of whales passing by the Australian coast, there are reports of dolphins joining the mass movement.

[Liberian Observer] In a country where women have long battled against the odds to claim leadership space, Liberia continues to witness a growing wave of female empowerment across key sectors--most notably in governance, development, and now, the once male-dominated forestry industry.

[New Republic] In a baffling and highly unusual incident, residents of Johnsonville were left stunned after a snake was killed and found with a ring tightly fitted around its body.

[New Zimbabwe] Three poachers have been sentenced to imprisonment for poaching after they were found on possession of Zebra meat.

[FrontPageAfrica] GBOBAYEE TOWN -- Summary:

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Executive Director of Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has strongly opposed a proposal by Hon. Thomas Romeo Quiah, Representative for Sinoe County District #2, to de-gazette Sapo National Park (SNP), warning that such a move would cause "irreversible damage" to Liberia's environmental, economic, and cultural heritage.

[GroundUp] But a separate investigation by the Blue Scorpions appears to have stalled

[New Times] Rwandans will next month celebrate yet another tourism milestone; the Kwita Izina ceremony where some 40 baby gorillas will be named, according to Rwanda Development Board.

[New Times] The Gorilla Naming Ceremony, better known as Kwita Izina, will take place on September 5, after its postponement in 2024, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced.