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World's oldest-known wild bird lays egg at age 74

World's oldest-known wild bird lays egg at age 74

The long-winged seabird named Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge at the northwestern edge of the Hawaiian Archipelago and laid what experts estimate may be her 60th egg.

Mozambique to plant 200 million trees in largest conservation project

Mozambique to plant 200 million trees in largest conservation project

Officials say the project aims to cover an area spanning 155,000 hectares (over 383,000 acres).

South Africa lion breeders at crossroads

South Africa lion breeders at crossroads

South Africa's phase-out of captive breeding and ban on the use of lions for commercial gain have left some big-cat breeders worried about their business prospects.

South Africa plans to 'bomb' mice eating albatrosses alive

South Africa plans to 'bomb' mice eating albatrosses alive

Hordes of mice are devouring the eggs of some of the world's most important seabirds that nest on Marion Island.

Charley: South Africa's last zoo elephant freed after 40 years

Charley: South Africa's last zoo elephant freed after 40 years

Zoo authorities say Charley’s elephant "exhibit" will be permanently closed following his reintegration into the wild.

The fight to save Zimbabwe's endangered Anteaters

The fight to save Zimbabwe's endangered Anteaters

Pangolines or Anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature.

South Africa aquarium race to save over 500 turtles washed ashore

South Africa aquarium race to save over 500 turtles washed ashore

The little turtles are mostly endangered loggerheads that should be cruising the ocean.

Half-moons on the ground: A conservation strategy in Kenya

Half-moons on the ground: A conservation strategy in Kenya

Some call them half-moons, while others affectionately call them Earth Smiles due to their distinctive smiley-face shape. Still, some simply refer to them as water bunds in reference to their function in controlling run-off water flow.

Why saving Benin's wetlands goes beyond an ecological narrative

Why saving Benin's wetlands goes beyond an ecological narrative

The challenge of conserving Benin's biodiversity-rich wetlands represents a template for Africa and the rest of the world as development and livelihood eat into these precious reserves of ecological riches.

South Africa: A mission to give 2,000 white rhinos a new home

South Africa: A mission to give 2,000 white rhinos a new home

The white rhino as a species is under extreme pressure, especially in South Africa, because of poaching.

Mother's love: The Zimbabwean children that fought a crocodile

Mother's love: The Zimbabwean children that fought a crocodile

President Mnangagwa said he was gifting the children $5000 each for the death-defying encounter that saw them save their mother’s life.

Kenyan conservationists celebrate black rhinos' return

Kenyan conservationists celebrate black rhinos' return

The rhinos were taken from three parks that are becoming overcrowded to the private Loisaba Conservancy, where herds were wiped out by poaching decades ago.