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A new study co-authored by a University of Pretoria conservation scientist argues that widely cited claims of catastrophic global wildlife decline may overstate biodiversity loss in Africa

University of Pretoria study challenges ‘70% wildlife decline’ narrative

A new study co-authored by a University of Pretoria conservation scientist argues that widely cited claims of catastrophic global wildlife decline may overstate biodiversity loss in Africa

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read
A UK lawsuit accuses conservation fund Ifaw of negligence after elephant relocations led to human deaths, injuries, crop destruction, and people being displaced Photo: Rudi van Aarde

Africa’s savannah elephants need room to roam

Keeping elephants in ‘fortress’ conservation parks may lead to spikes in numbers, but this does not mean the numbers will be stable

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read