When the herd charged, Ashura Rajabu remained calm. A herd of elephants – mothers and calves, had crossed into the farmland in daylight. For nearly five hours, Ashura and her team worked patiently and without harm to guide the elephants...
The Effect of an Electric Conservation Fence on Vegetation Structure in the Western Serengeti Authors: Michael Honorati Kimaro, Kristen Denninger Snyder, Milenka Ishasha Sloots, Walter Di Nicola, Noel Latiaeli Mbise, Victor Alexander Kakengi, Emmilian Peter Mayemba, Han Olff Abstract Growing human populations near protected area boundaries intensify human–wildlife conflicts and promote illegal livestock incursions....
From DNA to Survival: How Genomics Is Revolutionizing Conservation On the vast plains of the western Serengeti, millions of wildebeest surge across the grasslands. Elephants follow ancient migration routes etched into deep memory, while lions scan the...
On the vast plains of the western Serengeti, millions of wildebeest surge across the grasslands. Elephants follow ancient migration routes etched into deep memory, while lions scan the horizon with quiet precision. It is one of the worlds most iconic...
Conservation Fencing in Western Serengeti Shows Benefits and Trade-Offs A new study published in Ecology and Evolution finds that conservation fencing in the western Serengeti has reduced human–wildlife conflict and improved agricultural productivity, while also introducing new land-use...
At the end of March, a group of our supporters gathered in Palm Beach for a remarkable evening that brought together art, conservation, and philanthropy. Hosted around a striking photographic exhibition by David Yarrow, the event raised vital funds for...
A recent collaboration between Karingani Game Reserve and Gorongosa National Park offers a compelling example of how this gap can be addressed. As part of a structured learning exchange, graduates from the Gorongosa Master’s Programme in Conservation Biology (Mozambique’s first...
Along the southern edge of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area, the waters of Massingir Dam sustain both people and wildlife in one of southern Africa’s most climate-vulnerable landscapes. For communities living around the dam, fisheries are not just a...
Walking for Wildlife Before the sun rises over the plains of Grumeti in the western Serengeti, Amos Kisako begins his patrol. There are no roads where he walks, only faint animal tracks pressed into the ground. Every...
Why Environmental Education Matters for the Future of the Serengeti Ecosystem When 17-year-old Ludala arrived at the Environmental Education Center (EEC) for the first time, he expected to learn about wildlife and nature. Growing up in a...
When 17-year-old Ludala arrived at the Environmental Education Center (EEC) for the first time, he expected to learn about wildlife and nature. Growing up in a village bordering the vast landscapes of western Serengeti, he had always heard about the...
When people picture wildlife conservation, they often imagine tracking elephants, collaring lions, or dramatic rescues in the wild. But some of the most important conservation work starts with something far less thrilling: measuring grass.In savanna ecosystems, grass is not just...
