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Protecting a Forest Elephant Stronghold

Deep in the heart of the Republic of the Congo lies Odzala-Kokoua National Park, a crucial stronghold for forest elephants. Save the Elephants’ Dr. Chris Thouless and Dr. Lucy King recently visited African Parks in Odzala; this account of their trip provides captivating insights into the progress and challenges faced in protecting this wild and densely forested site.

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Restoring the Jewel of the Congo

French conservation organization Noé, which assumed management of Conkouati in 2021, is seeing increasing signs...

Protecting a Forest Elephant Stronghold

Deep in the heart of the Republic of the Congo lies Odzala-Kokoua National Park, a...

A Worthy Legacy: The Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize

Esmond Bradley Martin was an extraordinary person who played a pivotal role in shedding light...

Human-Elephant Conflict

Addressing Human-Elephant Conflict in South Luangwa, Zambia

The picturesque landscapes of Luangwa Valley, located in Eastern Zambia, are teeming with biodiversity, including...

Human-Elephant Conflict

Using Technology to Save Critically Endangered Forest Elephants in Liberia

Human-elephant conflict is a pressing issue in Africa and Asia, but a new audio technology...

Some Signs of Hope in a Wildlife Trafficking Hotspot

Nigeria has gained a reputation as one of Africa’s main wildlife trafficking hubs, with criminals...

RE-ESTABLISHING A REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE AREA IN SOUTH SUDAN

In August 2022, African Parks signed a 10-year renewable agreement with the Government of the...

Human-Elephant Conflict

Can human-elephant conflict be prevented before it starts?

Zakouma holds the largest surviving population of elephants in Chad, and is one of African...

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Photography credits: Chris Thouless, Form International, A.Sotto-Mayor, Noé Conkouati