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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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An Extraordinary Workhorse in the Wild

In 2015, the ECF funded the purchase of a Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB) for the...

Sigh of Relief for Communities Living near the Serengeti

Communities living alongside the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania are breathing a collective sigh of...

An Inspiring Trip to Central Africa

Visiting partners in remote parts of Africa is a core part of our work and...

Addressing the Root Causes of Human-Elephant Conflict in Botswana

A critical elephant landscape with high levels of human-elephant conflict (HEC) in Botswana is getting...

Bringing Down an Ivory Trafficking Network

Successful law enforcement efforts against high profile wildlife criminals like the members of the Kromah...

Wandering bulls in Southern Africa face challenges

In March 2022, 11 bull elephants started an epic journey that saw them move over...

Elephant movers and the shakers: the three musketeers

A trailblazing, collared bull elephant named Swazi has made headlines after crossing three countries -...

Successful prosecution of wildlife trafficker, Yunhua Lin

The New York Times has written an in-depth piece about the successful prosecution of Yunhua...

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