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Critically endangered African penguin rises at SA breeding colony

The number of critically endangered African penguins has increased at a key breeding colony in South Africa, according to South African National Parks (SANParks), reported Xinhua....

SANParks reports encouraging rise in Boulders penguin population

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Cape Town’s Famous Penguins Are on the Rise

One of Cape Town’s most famous attractions has brought some welcome news, and it’s all thanks to a few hundred tuxedo-clad locals. The latest annual ... The post Cape Town’s Famous...

African Penguin chick hatches at Hyatt Regency Maui

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, renowned for its deep commitment to wildlife conservation and immersive guest experiences, announces the hatching of its first African Penguin (S...

Jogger’s Call for Help Saves Critically-Endangered Penguin Found Face-Down on the Beach

Rescuers raced to save a stranded penguin after a jogger spotted it and called for help. Two weeks ago, wildlife veterinarian Catherine Hauw was alerted that there was an African p...

Farmland effective nesting habitat for endangered hoiho penguins, new research finds

Hoiho penguins are declining on the South Island, but a new study says that they can thrive on farmland without the need for expensive reforestation projects.

African penguin chick hatches at Hyatt Maui after 17 years

A rare African penguin chick has hatched at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, marking the first time in nearly 17 years the species has been born on the property.

New study suggests Africa’s leopards could recover with targeted conservation

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Wild Africa debuts with inspiring stories from the frontlines of conservation

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Baby aardvark Womble delights keepers at Chester Zoo

Native to sub-Saharan Africa, aardvarks face growing threats in the wild, including habitat loss and hunting. Conservationists hope births like Womble’s will help raise awareness a...

Malawi Feature: A conservation success story

Protect Antarctic krill to preserve the health of Africa’s coastal communities (commentary)

This week, as governments of various coastal states gather in Mombasa, Kenya, for the Our Ocean Conference, Africa must demand an end to industrial krill fishing in the Southern Oc...

Species Spotlight: Piping Plover

The Piping Plover is a cute-looking shorebird listed as Near Threatened. In 2001, the total population was only about 6,000 birds, primarily in the USA and Canada. One of the threa...

Critically endangered black rhinos flown into Zimbabwe reserve

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WWF champions inclusive conservation to safeguard South Africa’s marine future

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Conservation in action: Seven reasons to celebrate Africa’s wildlife

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How a Kindergarten Teacher Became the Accidental Guardian of 200 King Penguins

When king penguins began nesting on Cecilia Durán Gafo's windswept Chilean farm in 2010, she watched tourists dress them in caps for selfies and saw the colony collapse from 90 bir...

10 wildlife conservation success stories you should know about

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Tanapa steps up conservation efforts for Gombe chimpanzees

The population of Gombe National Park’s chimpanzees has fallen by nearly 50 percent since the early years of research by Jane Goodall in the 1960s, raising concerns about the futur...

Desert rain frogs threatened with extinction in southern Africa

The survival of a unique frog species that lives in the coastal sand dunes of South Africa and Namibia is under threat from diamond mining, the proposed Boegoebaai Green Hydrogen P...

A world wildlife wonder receives protection

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Kenya's iconic flamingos lose their pink as rift valley lakes change

Conservationists warn that protecting these fragile ecosystems will be critical to ensuring future generations can continue to witness the spectacular pink flocks that have long de...

Porsche South Africa donates Cayenne to The Black Mambas project to protect rhinos

At a glance - - - • Cayenne upgraded for off-road use by Porsche Centre Johannesburg. - - • Donated to The Black Mambas as a dedicated 'rapid response' vehicle. - -...

Genetic study reveals extinction risk for unique mangrove-adapted pampas cat

More than a decade ago, conservationists began working to preserve a unique population of desert pampas cats that has adapted to the mangroves of Peru’s northern coast. This small,...