Wildlife

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.

Many trees depend on the elephants' digestive system for their seeds to be effectively propagated and if elephants become extinct, such trees...

About 200 critically endangered Niger Delta red colobus monkeys are beneficiaries of a rare collaboration between a community and a conservation organization....

• Rachel Ikemeh honoured for protecting newly discovered chimpanzee group Leading conservationist Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh has won a prestigious...

It may come as a surprise to learn that elephants use their ears to control their body temperature. "How?" you may be thinking. "Why?"...

Nigerian biologist, Iroro Tanshi who discovered bat species in Nigeria that was last seen 45 years ago is among the three winners...

Many of the plants found in literatures since the 1700's are no longer in existence. At least 517 of these plants have...

We have made sure that the elephants are relaxed where they are and feel at home. There is absolutely no conflict between the elephants and villagers if not provoked. The villagers are now proud of their new friends. We are getting there to save these gentle giants.

The governor emphasised that it was an obligation for everyone to give priority attention to, if we must halt desert encroachment and other environmental challenges facing us.

Conservation experts have called for the suspension of all great ape tourism to protect the species from Covid19. They have also called...