5 FACTS ABOUT BABOON
Baboons are very well known for their similarities with humans. Indeed, they are close evolutionary relatives, and on average, baboons and humans have a genetic similarity of 94%! Here are 5 facts you might not know about them.
CHARITY FOCUS: WILD TOMORROW FUND
Do you feel concerned, anxious, or overwhelmed by climate change and the loss of our planet’s wildlife? Join Wild Tomorrow Fund on Climate Ride.
A Green Closet: How to Pick Eco-Friendly Clothing and Textiles
The need to conserve and protect resources can no longer afford humanity the luxury of sticking with inefficient textile manufacturing methods and fabrics that burden the environment. Luckily, there are plenty of alternatives that can fill your closets without the resulting waste and pollution.
INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL - DEVON MASSYN
Devon Massyn is a South African-born Film Director with productions under the belt for the heavyweights in wildlife documentaries. He believes he is living the dream - up close and personal with some of the creepier, scalier, scarier members of the animal kingdom! His love for reptiles speaks deeply to our own roots at Wild in Africa. He has a background working with venomous snakes and has captured open-jawed sharks on camera in the most magnificent way. Deeply passionate about conservation and the world’s wildest places, he can be found always in search of capturing that perfect frame. Tell us...
CHARITY FOCUS: APNR GROUND HORNBILL PROJECT
APNR Ground-Hornbill Project report - Check the latest update on our precious endangered Southern Ground Hornbills at the end of another intense breeding season.
MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE
To help you choose something really special for your Mum, we’re running a special offering 15% off our jewellery range, store-wide!
5 WALRUS FACTS
Walrus are enormous creatures that can withstand the freezing Arctic temperatures.Here are 5 facts you might not know about the Giants of the Arctic.
INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: WES LARSON
This is week Inspiring Individual is wildlife biologist and TV presenter Wes Larson.
CHARITY FOCUS: VATUVARA FOUNDATION
Coral reefs are known to have the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on the planet. The survival of coral reefs are vital for a healthy and safe ocean, now more than ever. Vatuvara Foundation is committed to conserving and reviving the health of our ocean.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2022
Our jewellery designs are inspired by powerful women, and when it comes to our charities, most of them are headed up female leaders in their fields.
5 FACTS ABOUT MOUNTAIN GORILLAS
Here are 5 facts you might not know about our fellow primates, the Mountain Gorillas.
HOW TO TRAVEL SUSTAINABLY
Here are 10 tips to help you navigate traveling sustainably on your next grand adventure.
UK Mother’s Day SALE
Use the discount code MDUK22 when you check out and get your Mother’s Day jewellery for 15% less.
CHARITY FOCUS: THE ADVENTURES OF PILI
More info on The Adventures of Pili whose mission is to create books and educational products that increase children’s awareness of global environmental issues and foster multilingual literacy.
5 BOUNCY KANGAROO FACTS
Kangaroos are a popular Australian animal and an absolute icon for the aussies. They feature on the Australian coat of Arms, postage stamps, 50 cent and $1 coins and are also used by Qantas and the Royal Australian Air Force. Here are 5 facts you might not know about them. 1. Kangaroos are the tallest Marsupial A marsupial is a mammal whose members are born incompletely developed and are typically carried and suckled in a pouch on the mother's belly. Kangaroos can stand over 2 meters tall making it the tallest on the planet. 2. Kangaroos are really fast Kangaroos...
INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: PATRICK ARYEE
Meet this week Inspiring Individual: fascinating man and an Earth advocate Patrick Aryee
CHARITY UPDATES: PANGOLIN PRESERVATION
ANOTHER MAJOR TREAT TO PANGOLINS It is well known that pangolins are the world’s most illegally trafficked animal – poached for both traditional African and Chinese medicines. What we know less is that this endangered species also faces another major threat caused by humans: electrical fences. Electric fences are as much of a threat to pangolins as poachers are and we are losing nearly the same numbers to electric fences each year as we do to poachers. Pangolin Preservation cares for and rehabilitates pangolins rescued from the illegal poaching trade and injured by electrical fences to release them back into...
VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS
This is our Valentine’s Day gift guide – a few ideas for beaded jewellery and charity bracelets to be given as gifts to those you love the most.
CHARITY FOCUS: INVICTUS K9
Taking the Time to Tell the Story - Dogs & Trainers Each dog and each trainer in the fight against poaching has their own story, their own quirks, and their own personality. In this blog, we’re going to visit some of the questions you might have about the process of training dogs and handlers to fight poaching. Specifically, we’re going to elaborate on the methods used by Invictus K9, a Wild in Africa partner charity, and a huge proponent in the mitigation of poaching in Africa. How do they train dogs to be vigilant for poachers? How do they train...
5 FURRY MONGOOSE FACTS
Mongooses are adorable furry creatures. Here are 5 facts you might not know about them! 1. Mongooses can kill venomous snakes Mongooses can kill snakes, including one of the most dangerous creatures on Earth - the dreaded King cobra. First, their speed and agility helps them avoid the snake fangs and launch quick attacks. But some species also have a resistance to neurotoxic snake venom, allowing them to keep fighting even after receiving a bite that would kill most animals their size. They are not immune to the venom, but have special mutations in their nervous system and the neurotoxin is...
INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: ALVARO CUBERO
This week Inspiring Individual is the talented wildlife photographer, specialised nature guide, and motivational speaker Alvaro Cubero.
The Illegal Ivory Trade and Covid-19 Lockdown
Learn more about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on illegal ivory trade.
INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: JEMMA CRAIG
Meet our week "Inspiring Individual", the underwater photographer and videographer Jemma Craig.
CHARITY FOCUS: NKOMBE RHINO
From Rhino protection to relocating the endangered Wild Dogs: check out the different programs that Nkombe Rhino uses to make a difference in Africa.
2021 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
Wild in Africa bracelets come with a promise of quality, and they carry meaning and value for the organisations you support when you make your purchase: our beaded charity bracelets are the perfect Christmas gift.
INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: Carlos G.
Meet this week inspiring individual: Sunset-lover, seaside-wanderer, shark-seeker, and an adventurer of Earth’s wildest places, photographer Carlos Gauna
CHARITY FOCUS: THE BACKWATER SANCTUARY
Learn more about the Backwater Sanctuary, an amazing organization that rescues equines in need of a fresh start!
Our conservation success stories on World Smile Day
We want to share some of the reasons we have to smile today. Conservation success stories from the organisations that work hard to make a difference. While the fight is tough and the going isn’t easy, sometimes things work out and these amazing people on the front line get to breathe a sigh of relief. We hope these make you smile on World Smile Day!
World Rhino Day and Elephant Appreciation Day
We find ourselves on World Rhino Day and Elephant Appreciation Day with a battle to fight for these revered creatures. Both the rhino and the elephant face persecution by humans, their armour coveted by the super-wealthy and the superstitious.
CHARITY FOCUS: RHINO RESCUE PROJECT
Rhino populations are in danger, and action has to be taken to keep them from going extinct. One organization, the Rhino Rescue Project, is taking matters into their own hands by devaluing the horns that rhinos are poached for. Although this process may seem complex, it’s one of the most straightforward, safe methods for keeping rhinos alive.
5 IMPRESSIVE OSTRICH FACTS
Did you know that ostriches are capable of killing a human or a potential predator like a lion with a forward kick? Here we compiled 5 facts you might not know about this fascinating giant bird.
INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: TANIA ESTEBAN
This week Inspiring Individual is a fellow female camera operator working in the field of natural history, Tania Esteban.
INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY
It is the day of the dog – (wo)man’s best friend, the purest of souls, those furry friends we are lucky enough to share our lives with. Let us celebrate our loyal family members and pay full respect to good boys and goodest girls the world over! Especially, the wild kind.
CHARITY FOCUS: SAVING THE SURVIVORS
Learn more about Saving the Survivors and their work to protect and save endangered wildlife with their Director's interview, Tristan Wood.
World Elephant Day
Whichever way you look at it, elephants are a part of the landscape and World Elephant Day stands to remind us of that.
International Cat Day
It’s impossible for us to let International Cat Day pass without acknowledgement from our team. After all, our senior executives are themselves, cats! If you’re new around here, you might not have met VV, Sundar, and the latest addition, GiGi, so keep an eye out for their appearances on Instagram and you’ll soon get a feel for our feline family.
5 CRAZY FACTS ABOUT KOMODO DRAGONS
Komodo Dragon is an endangered species that only lives on 5 Indonesian islands. Let's look at 5 more unusual facts about them.
INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: Chad Copeland
Meet this week Inspiring Individual: Planet Earth advocate and Wildlife filmmaker and photographer Chad Copeland.
What about rhino horn?
If rhino horn has you wondering, here are some frequently asked questions to help you stay informed.
INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: Alib Isa
Incredibly talented artist Alib Isa is this week inspiring individual.
CHARITY FOCUS: INVICTUS K9
Taylor, sat down to record some of the close calls and nail-biting experiences Jay and Mike have racked up over their years in conservation!
5 ASTOUNDING FACTS ABOUT GIRAFFES
5 interesting facts about the tallest mammal on earth, the towering Giraffe
WORLD OCEAN DAY
We are incredibly proud and honoured to know and support the work of the Vatuvara Foundation through our jewellery line, and this World Ocean Day we would like nothing more than to give you the opportunity to get to know them and support them too!
INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: Chris Burkard
This week Inspriring Individual is phtographer Chris Burkard. We’re big fans of not only his work - which includes photography, authorship and motivational speaking - but of his lifestyle, which prioritises sustainability and authenticity.
CHARITY FOCUS: ZAMBIAN CARNIVORE PROGRAMME
From lions to wild dogs, Africa is filled with these amazing predators, and the Zambian Carnivore Programme is working to save them. Led by Dr Matthew Becker, the ZCP is a longtime Wild in Africa partner, that does everything from research to local education.
PERFECT GIFTS FOR FATHER'S DAY
This year, you can get ahead and make the most of our special Father’s Day sale, which offers you 15% off our beaded bracelets for conservation, store-wide.
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