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There are far more African forest elephants than conservationists previously thought — not because the critically endangered species is recovering, but because scientists are now able to count them more accurately.

DNA surveys reveal far more African forest elephants than previously known

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

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
Botha’s Lark pictured in recently burnt grassland

Rediscovery of South Africa’s most endangered bird sparks hope

Fewer than 340 Botha’s Larks remain in the wild

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
For the first time in 170 years, a leopard has been photographed in the West Coast National Park

West Coast National Park sees historic leopard return after 170 years

The return underscores the importance of wildlife corridors, habitat protection and coexistence with local communities

  • Sheree Bega
1 min read