CHARITY FOCUS: ADVENTURES OF PILI

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Wild In Africa is extremely excited to present one of our newest partner charities,Β The Adventures of Pili, an organization that is breaking cultural boundaries, planting trees, and helping children learn new languages.

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5 SURPRISING WARTHOGS FACTS

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Thanks to Pumba from Lion King, the funniest animal in a cartoon, the common warthog is one ofΒ the best-known African animals. But except for their distinctive tusks and warty face, what do we really know about them?

We compiled 5 diverting facts you might not know about them

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INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: Sarah Stribbling

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If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a beloved pet’s gaze, you’ll understand the value in having that loving look immortalised in the form of art. (Cat people over here… and dog people. Ok snakes, too.) Sarah Stribbling is an English artist who captures with exquisite detail, the faces of pet pooches and sassy cats, but she also uses her masterful talent to feed her passion for wildlife conservation. Her degrees in Zoology and Biodiversity give her the scientific understanding of habitats and species, and her genetic gift for painting and drawing have made her an admired member of Art society.Β  Her works mean a lot to individuals and organisations alike as she creates pieces that bring joy...

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5 PLASTIC REPLACEMENTS

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5 Plastic replacements we can’t live without There are so many environmentally friendly products out there that it is difficult to choose just five! Not only have clever inventors created replacements for plastic, but they’ve designed substitutes for single-use items that all contribute to the amount of waste accumulated in our landfills and water systems.Β  There are a million ways to be eco-friendly, whether it is about using green cleaning products in your home or switching to reusable sanitary or cosmetic products. Long gone are the days of just saying no to a straw – now we have a responsibility to make better choices in our daily lives.Β  Listed in this blog are five regularly used items in our daily...

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INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: Daniel Hartz

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This week Inspiring Indivual is the founder of Sustainability Champion, Daniel Hartz.

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CHARITY SPOTLIGHT: PANGOLIN PRESERVATION

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Wild In Africa is extremely excited to present one of our newest partner charities,Β Pangolin Preservation, an organization that seeks to stop the illegal poaching of Temminck’s Ground Pangolins in Africa.

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SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE... HERE ARE 5 FACTS ABOUT LEOPARD TORTOISE!

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The Leopard tortoise is a large and gorgeously marked species of tortoise.Β Slow and quiet creature, Leopard tortoises are nevertheless a signature animal of the African savannah. Β  1. Leopard Tortoise are part of the Small 5 You've heard of the Big 5, but what about the little guys? The Small or Little 5 refers to small animals that can be seen during safaris and have similar names to the Big 5.Β  Leopard tortoise, Rhino beetle, Buffalo weaver, Elephant shrew and Antlion make up the β€˜little 5’. Β  Β Β  Β  2. Leopard tortoises can swim! They are the only tortoise that do not have a nuchal shield (the protective scute above the neck). This means the leopard tortoise is the only...

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A MONTH OF LOVE! πŸ’“

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We’re rebooting 2021 with a month of LOVE!Β From the 14thΒ of January to the 14thΒ of February, ALL our beaded bracelets are going on SALE!

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INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL: Ulla Lohman

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Our weekly Inspiring Individual is photojournalist, volcano addict and adventurer Ulla Lohman

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EXPLORE WITH SHANNON WILD: ARCTIC

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Welcome to a new addition to our blog for 2021! Happy New Year by the way. I’m going to take you on an adventure with me to some of the most amazing places on earth. I’m Shannon Wild, the founder of Wild In Africa and a National Geographic filmmaker and photographer. Today you’re going to journey with me to the Arctic! A region filled with top tier predators, adorable fluffy foxes and even tusked marine mammals. Now I’m the first to admit that I’ve never been a fan of cold weather. Growing up in north-eastern Australia meant scorching summers and mild winters. Now based in South Africa, the climate where I live is essentially the same. So when the opportunity...

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