#SaveTheVultures: They need all the help
Naturally, vultures shouldn't be in this acute situation. According to many traditional folklores, vulture are sacred birds or messengers of the gods helping to take sacrifices to the heavens. For example, the Yorubas of West Africa have it in their oral poetry and incantations that "...akìí pa igún, akìí jẹ́ igún, akìí fi ẹyẹ igún bọ orí". Meaning "...we don't kill the vulture, we don't eat the vulture and we don't use the vulture for sacrifice.
World Vulture Day 2020: NCF drums up support for vultures
Vultures are not dirty animals. They are fascinating species that serve a crucial purpose in the ecosystem as efficient waste management...
WCS celebrates four years of zero elephant poaching in Yankari
Yankari’s elephant population remains stable at 100-150 individuals, and is expected to grow in the coming years if conservationists remain steadfast in keeping poachers out of the reserve.
Consider Gombe for your next northern trip
For lovers of nature, this is indeed the jewel of the savannah, co-housing the popular Yankari Game Reserve with Bauchi State. It is not to be confused with the Gombe Stream National Park in, Tanzania. The popular Yankari Game reserve.
Hundreds of Global South climate organisers gathering ahead of COP27
In the lead-up to COP27, the 27th UN climate summit, in Egypt holding November 2022, about 400 young climate mobilisers and organisers from across...
Yoruba Hunters and Conservation
In southwest Nigeria, the relationship between a hunter and the forest is more than just a search for food. It’s a deep, complex connection...
The World is Getting Quieter. Here’s Why That’s a Loud Warning.
We spend a lot of time looking at nature, but we’ve forgotten to listen to it. A healthy environment is never actually quiet. On...
Stepping Up Climate Action for a Resilient Africa
Nisreen Eslaim, a young woman from Sudan who actively participated in the Peoples’ Revolution which triumphed over a 30-year autocracy, shares a...
Promoting Wildlife Conservation and Responsible Pet Ownership in Nigeria
Nigeria is home to a rich diversity of wildlife and natural resources but faces environmental challenges, from habitat loss to climate change. Addressing these...
Community-Led, Technology-Powered Conservation: Paving the Way for a Resilient Planet
Across the globe, conservation is no longer solely the domain of governments or large NGOs. Today, local communities, equipped with knowledge, technology, and the...

























