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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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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...

POACHING NO LONGER THE BIGGEST THREAT TO ELEPHANTS

Thanks to the efforts of many, the reduction in the ivory crisis over the last...

‘GHOST ELEPHANTS’ IN AFRICA

Across Africa, we are losing small elephant populations at a distressing rate. In many places,...

Women in Conservation

In rural Africa, communities rely heavily on natural resources such as firewood, water and medicinal...

Mixed News for Elephants in 2022

The first half of 2022 has brought a mixture of good and bad news for...

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Photography Credits: Larry McGillewie, Ted Woods/African Parks