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unsung heroes

‘No Typical Day’: On the job with conservation's unsung hero at Addo Elephant National Park

South Africa

‘No Typical Day’: On the job with conservation's unsung hero at Addo Elephant National Park

By Julia Evans

Treading in Strangefoot's path — the guardians of the Knysna forest

Our Burning Planet

Treading in Strangefoot's path — the guardians of the Knysna forest

By Julia Evans

A Ranger’s Tale: Protecting the Garden Route National Park

South Africa

A Ranger’s Tale: Protecting the Garden Route National Park

By Ethan van Diemen

A ‘tiny patch of untouched forest’ in Lagos might be the key to conservation

Africa

A ‘tiny patch of untouched forest’ in Lagos might be the key to conservation

By Julia Evans

Joseph ‘Travel Mufasa’ Makowa learnt some valuable life lessons on his epic walk around Zimbabwe

Africa

Joseph ‘Travel Mufasa’ Makowa learnt some valuable life lessons on his epic walk around Zimbabwe

By Ethan van Diemen

Dr Mark Ofua: ‘The Snake Man of Lagos’ and his mission to save pangolins

Africa

Dr Mark Ofua: ‘The Snake Man of Lagos’ and his mission to save pangolins

By Ethan van Diemen

A tribute to the unsung wildlife conservation heroes dedicated to safeguarding our natural heritage

Africa

A tribute to the unsung wildlife conservation heroes dedicated to safeguarding our natural heritage

By Shiraaz Mohamed