SW Radio Africa | 26 March, 2014 | Alex Bell

There is rising concern for the future welfare and safety of Zimbabwe’s Presidential Elephant Herd, because of the takeover of a piece of land in Hwange, which serves as the herd’s home range. A woman who calls herself either Elisabeth Pasalk or Elisabeth Freeman… Full Story ?

National Geographic News Watch | 31 March, 2014 | Paul Steyn

Dr. Mike Chase peered out the window of the small Cessna, flying low of the south-western Tsavo National Park in Kenya. In the distance he could see the large plumes of smoke rising from hundreds of home-built kilns in the bush. Mike was in… Full Story ?

The Monitor | 24 March, 2014 | Monkagedi Gaothobogwe

Chobe elephants have been trying to find an ancient route to their former habitat in Gaborone over the past week. About 12 elephants were sighted less than 80km from the capital, as wildlife officers’ battle to drive the elephants from… Full Story ?

Standard Digital News Kenya | 27 March, 2014 | Dann Okoth and Dennis Onsarigo

NAIROBI, KENYA: A top official enjoying State security with all the trappings of power could be behind rampant poaching in the country, it has emerged. The official from Nyeri County has connections in Uganda, Tanzania and beyond, according intelligence details seen by The… Full Story ?

PARKS 2014 Vol 20.1 | March, 2014 | Wayne Lotter and Krissie Clark

SUMMARY: Wayne Lotter and Krissie Clark look at how a community in Tanzania have managed to curb elephant poaching in one of the worst impacted areas in Africa. Situated in southern Tanzania, the Ruvuma Elephant Project (REP) is situated in the important… Full Story ?