Stories

On World Gorilla Day, 2023, Wild Africa Fund urges the public to protect Nigeria’s unique Cross River gorillas by supporting ongoing efforts to safeguard their populations and habitat as well as reducing demand for commercial bushmeat that threatens them. The Cross River gorilla lives in

Rangers work in high stress environments, risking harm from both poachers and wild animals and facing community pressures. SANParks’s Project Embrace looks to empower them for the anti-poaching long haul. As the world celebrates World Rhino Day, and discusses the ongoing challenge of poaching, Wild

If you’ve watched any of Themba Robin’s skits, his “why hello there” á la David Attenborough will ring clearly in your memory. Employing the famous natural historian’s British accent, Robin’s particular brand of slapstick and satirical comedy explores the nuances of South African life with

Fashion, Firewood & Falling Wildlife Populations: Season 3 of ‘Go Wild’ Series Zeroes in on Nigeria’s Most Pressing Conservation Issues If you’re a ARISE News follower, you might have caught previous seasons of ‘Go Wild’, the channel’s wildlife series on The Morning Show, hosted by

Early in 2022, Wild Africa Fund and Nigerian veterinarian and conservationist,  Dr. Mark Ofua, began work on a new type of show for African TV. “Dr. Mark’s Animal Show” premieres in August 2023 in Nigeria, Namibia and Zimbabwe, as well as in Rwanda and South

As the world celebrates World Elephant Day, Wild Africa Fund recognises government and NGOs in Zimbabwe for gains made in the protection of elephants and the communities that live alongside them – and calls for wider societal engagement. There are an estimated 415, 000 African

On World Lion Day, 10 August, Wild Africa Fund urges the public to protect lions by reducing illegal bushmeat consumption, supporting better protection of their shrinking habitat, and by championing anti-poaching measures. Today, in West Africa, only about 120 - 374 lions remain. Unlike in

To mark World Endangered Species Day, Wild Africa Fund is launching a powerful new PSA campaign series - Once They’re Gone, They’re Gone - created in collaboration with Grey London. A series of poignant films depicting delicate balloon animals, the campaign highlights the plight of

In a bid to improve the coverage of conservation and the environment in Nigeria, Wild Africa Fund has partnered with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), the largest TV network in Nigeria, to increase public awareness of conservation in Nigeria. The partnership will involve the production

WILD Africa Fund has partnered Laycon Cares Foundation (LCF) and its client, Laycon, to raise awareness on illegal bushmeat trade in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Festus Iyorah, Nigeria Representative Wild Africa Fund, made available to the News Agency of