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Are there komodo dragons in Nigeria?

Recently, instablog Naija posted a video of a creature claiming the animal is komodo dragon. The video was short and may not allow for proper...
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The Elephant’s Ear And Temperature Regulation

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

Nigeria’s Dwindling Elephant Population Sparks Urgent Conservation Call

As the world marked World Elephant Day on August 12, 2025, with the theme "Bringing the world together to help elephants," wildlife conservationists in...

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.

Nigerian conservationist, Ikemeh wins Whitley Award 

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

The Impact of Climate Change Solutions on Wildlife

Climate change poses a significant threat to ecosystems and wildlife worldwide, prompting urgent action to mitigate its effects. However, while climate change solutions aim...
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Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation

In 2024, as we commemorate World Wildlife Day, the international community comes together with the common goal of "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital...
he Niger Delta Red Colobus Monkey, photo taken within the new community conservation area

How a Bayelsa community is working with conservation experts to save the Niger Delta...

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

Understanding Wildlife Behavior and Human-Wildlife Conflict

Wildlife behaviour refers to how animals in a particular habitat or ecosystem interact with each other and their environment, including humans. Observing these behaviours...

Conservation experts task Ogun community on elephant protection

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