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 the wild. Recently a heavily pregnant female pangolin was found caught on an electric fence. She was rushed for a...

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. 

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 handlers to utilize them? Read on to learn about Invictus K9’s strategy to utilize dogs and trainers alike! Do handlers...

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 less effective.   2. Mongooses “stink” Many mongoose species have a very strong, unpleasant smell due to secretions from...

This week Inspiring Individual is the talented wildlife photographer, specialised nature guide, and motivational speaker Alvaro Cubero.

Learn more about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on illegal ivory trade.

Here are some tips for travelling light. 

Meet our week "Inspiring Individual", the underwater photographer and videographer Jemma Craig.

From Rhino protection to relocating the endangered Wild Dogs: check out the different programs that Nkombe Rhino uses to make a difference in Africa.

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.