But critics say hybridisation risks and habitat loss mean wild bontebok remain vulnerable

The region’s push to ease wildlife trade rules was firmly rejected at Cites CoP20, with countries voting down proposals affecting giraffes, elephants and rhinos. The summit also ushered in historic protections for imperilled shark and ray species

A new IUCN report shows African forest elephants are more numerous than previously believed, not due to recovery, but thanks to groundbreaking DNA-based surveys that have transformed how the elusive species is counted

Despite lower poaching incidents of only 2.15% in 2024, overall rhino numbers declined by 6.7%