Wild Africa

Wild Africa Working to celebrate and protect African wildlife and wild spaces.
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21/08/2026

Sneak Peek! 👀📣 The very first episode of "Wild Africa", the brand-new wildlife magazine TV series, is premiering across Africa. WATCH THE TRAILER!

From the frontlines of conservation, "Wild Africa" brings viewers inspiring stories about the people, places and initiatives working to protect Africa’s incredible natural heritage.

Presenters Rumbidzai Takawira, Dr Mark Ofua and Zandi The Mermaid take viewers on the ground to discover the challenges facing wildlife and the passionate people working to make a difference.

In Episode 1, journey with us to:

🐢 Nigeria, for a gripping sea turtle rescue on the coast.
🐾 Namibia, to discover efforts to protect the elusive Temminck’s ground pangolin.
🐘 Kenya, where Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o joins us to explore the majestic elephants of East Africa.

Equal parts entertaining and informative, Wild Africa aims to inspire audiences to discover, care about and take action for Africa’s wildlife 🌍.

📺 Tune in on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation in Zimbabwe, OneAfrica in Namibia, and Channels Television and Terrestrial in Nigeria, and follow Wild Africa on social media to find out where the series is airing next.

20/08/2026

Living harmoniously alongside elephants is possible… 🐘 if we give them .

Zimbabwe is home to the world’s second-largest population of wild elephants. But for communities living close to wildlife corridors, this can present serious challenges. ⚠️

One of the primary drivers of human-elephant conflict is the expansion of urban development and local settlements, which restricts elephant movement along ancient migration corridors and increases competition for natural resources.

Pot Tradition, traditional chef and award-winning content creator, emphasises: “For animals and people to thrive together, we must create space for elephants.”

🤝 By preserving these corridors and preventing habitat loss, we can help elephants move safely through landscapes shared with people, protecting crops, property, and both human and elephant lives.

🎥 Filmed at Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservancy

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17/08/2026

🚨🐆 A landmark four-year census has revealed a sobering reality: only 119 free-roaming cheetahs remain in South Africa outside national parks and private game reserves.

Previous estimates overstated their population by nearly 70%. Today, just 83 mature adults and 36 cubs remain across the Northern Cape, North West and Limpopo. Human development, busy transit corridors and game fencing are increasingly restricting these big cats to smaller, fragmented areas, occupying just 9% of their historical African range.

Gathering this data was a monumental task. Researchers travelled more than 400,000 kilometres, deployed 389 camera traps and analysed 5.2 million images to establish the first robust scientific baseline for South Africa’s free-roaming cheetahs.

There is still a vital window of hope ✨ : genetic isolation has not yet occurred. By supporting conservation efforts, reporting wildlife crime, visiting national parks and advocating for safe wildlife corridors, we can help secure a future for Africa’s fastest land animal.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2026-07-08-only-119-free-roaming-cheetahs-remain-in-south-africa-landmark-census-finds/

13/08/2026

🇰🇪 You can play a part in keeping Kenya’s wildlife and tourism thriving. 🐾🚙

For Crazy Kennar, the choice is easy: If tourists from other countries are visiting Africa to see its wildlife then locals should too. 🐘🦁 In Kenya, you’re spoiled for choice with 23 national parks and 28 national reserves. All these wild spaces offer diverse ecosystems, iconic wildlife, and unforgettable adventures for visitors. Plus, when visiting national parks, you directly support local and critical conservation efforts.

🤝Let’s join hands with Crazy Kennar by reporting wildlife crime, refusing any illegal bushmeat, and visiting our national parks, to ensure our wildlife and tourism keep moving forward.

12/08/2026

🐘 As a keystone species, elephants play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems ❗

By clearing paths through dense vegetation, creating small waterholes that sustain other wildlife during droughts, and dispersing seeds across vast distances, they help create environments where hundreds of other plant and animal species can thrive. 🌱🐾

Yet these extraordinary animals are under threat. 💔 In just 50 years, forest elephant populations have declined by 90% and savanna elephant populations by 70%. Today, elephants occupy just 17% of their potential range, even though 62% of Africa still has suitable habitat for elephants. Habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict are among the main threats driving this decline.

We can create meaningful change for this iconic African animal by giving elephants space, using non-lethal deterrents to mitigate human-elephant conflict, and maintaining safe corridors for them to move through. This , let's remember that protecting nature protects us all.

Thank you to Alliance Media - Billboard & Airport Advertising for sharing this message on billboards across the continent. 🌍

10/08/2026

🦁 Lions are disappearing before our eyes, extinct in more than 50% of African countries!

📉 A 2025 Lion Aid assessment found that lions have already disappeared from 26 of Africa’s 48 continental nations, while populations in another 12 are considered highly vulnerable.

Lions are difficult to survey, and knowledge of lion numbers and distribution is limited. However, with wild lion populations in Africa estimated between approximately 22,000 and 25,000 individuals, the species faces an increasingly uncertain future and remains globally listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

One of the biggest threats they face is habitat loss. In just 21 years, their natural territory has declined by 34%, leaving lions with just 6% of their historic range.

As the King of the Jungle and one of Africa’s iconic Big Five animals, lions are a cornerstone of wildlife tourism across the continent, supporting local livelihoods and generating revenue that can contribute to conservation. They also play a vital role as a keystone species, helping regulate prey populations and maintain balance within ecosystems.

For , let’s ease the pressure on lions by taking a stand against habitat loss and wildlife crime, and protecting the wild spaces they need to survive. ❗

Thank you to Alliance Media - Billboard & Airport Advertising for sharing this message on billboards across the continent. 🌍

07/08/2026

If you don’t already know Dr Mark Ofua from the popular TV series Dr. Mark’s Animal Show, we’re excited to introduce him as one of the hosts of Wild Africa! 💚 🎬

As a wildlife vet and dedicated conservationist, Dr. Mark’s passion for Africa’s wildlife runs deep. “If you look into the eyes of a pangolin, you’ll see that there’s more to life than just mindlessly killing and eating animals. There are ways that we can more effectively protect our biodiversity, this is what I live for and this is what I’ll continue doing.”

Learn more about protecting our natural heritage on the Wild Africa TV series, where Dr. Mark takes viewers on an inspiring journey, spotlighting iconic wildlife, showcasing high-impact conservation efforts and celebrating the unsung heroes working tirelessly to safeguard our natural world. 🐾🍃

📺 The series is currently airing on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation in Zimbabwe and OneAfrica in Namibia. Follow us to find out when and where Wild Africa will air in your country, and click the link here to watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/AqkV58SI6Ls?si=q6HeQHp3LRAbQilS

The Wild Africa TV series is made possible with support from ifaw and the Tammy Estrada Strome Foundation.

05/08/2026

⚠️ Did you know? Pangolins provide vital ecological services by eating termites and ants that would otherwise damage our crops.

Yet, these remarkable animals are the most trafficked mammals on Earth, with one pangolin being poached every three minutes! 💔 More than half a million pangolins were involved in illegal trade seizures over just eight years, from 2016 to 2024.

Driven by demand for their meat, consumed as a delicacy, and their scales, which are falsely believed to have medicinal properties, this devastating trade is pushing pangolins closer to the brink of extinction.

Nigerian comedian and actress Emanuella puts it simply: “If we continue this way, we might lose our pangolins, forever.”🚨

We can all help protect pangolins. Say NO to illegal bushmeat, never buy wildlife products, and report suspected wildlife crime.

Because poaching steals from us all. ❗

03/08/2026

💔🦍 A baby gorilla has tragically died from the injuries at the hands of wildlife traffickers, despite being rescued and receiving emergency veterinary care.

The Nigeria Customs Service Special Wildlife Office (SWO), with support from Focused Conservation, intercepted an organised crime network in Kano, northern Nigeria, rescuing the baby gorilla and arresting a key member of a syndicate involved in the illicit great ape trade.

Despite receiving immediate veterinary treatment and around-the-clock care from primatologists and wildlife veterinarians, including experts from the Greenfingers Wildlife Conservation Initiative, the young gorilla succumbed to severe injuries, trauma and sepsis.

This heartbreaking loss underscores the devastating impact of the illegal wildlife trade. To capture a single infant gorilla, traffickers often kill or injure multiple adult family members who instinctively protect their young. Those that survive endure immense physical suffering and psychological trauma after being torn from their families.

Ending the demand for illegal bushmeat, wildlife products and exotic pets is one of the most powerful ways to break the trafficking chain that is putting Africa’s most vulnerable wildlife populations at risk of extinction❗

🔗 Read more here: https://focusedconservation.org/2026/07/07/a-life-stolen-too-soon-baby-gorilla-dies-following-rescue-from-wildlife-traffickers-in-nigeria/

31/07/2026

Rangers are aptly named the Guardians of a Changing Planet. Working tirelessly, day and night, they are the first and last line of defence for endangered species and fragile ecosystems. Yet behind their vital work lies a reality few people see. Rangers face immense challenges to protect our natural heritage, and tragically, over 100 rangers lose their lives every year. 💔

Thank you Alliance Media - Billboard & Airport Advertising for honouring African rangers on billboards across the continent 🌍

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