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Nigeria Makes a Brave Stand Against Ivory Trade

In a groundbreaking event held in Abuja, Nigeria took a firm stance against the illicit ivory trade by staging its first ivory-crushing event. Approximately...

Poachers kill rare dazzling white giraffe

There is only one white giraffe known to be alive in Kenya after poachers killed the only female white giraffe and her...

Covid19: Experts call for greater protection of great apes

Conservation experts have called for the suspension of all great ape tourism to protect the species from Covid19. They have also called...
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UN warns against rising illegal wildlife trade in Nigeria

The United Nations has spoken out against the unlawful trafficking of wildlife and forest goods, citing inadequate awareness, ineffective laws, and poor enforcement as...

Let’s Save the African Manatee Before It Disappears

If you’ve ever taken a boat ride around the Niger Delta or the Lagos Lagoon, you may have heard whispers about a shy, slow-moving...
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Differences Between Alligators and Crocodiles

Do you sometimes get confused as to the differences between alligators and Crocs? You can’t differentiate between them? While they share striking similarities, these...

Ogun elephant video: No one was injured, says expert

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.

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...

Extinction : 571 plants disappear from existence

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

Nigeria’s conservation centre in Uyo provides a new home to rescued turtles

No less than 40 turtles, some of whom have been wounded and distressed, have so far been rescued by various individuals and brought to...