Wildlife Information

Concise information on the following animals is available:
Lion Elephant Leopard Giraffe Zebra Hippopotamus African Buffalo Cheetah	White Rhinoceros Black Rhinoceros Wild Dog Spotted Hyena Black-backed Jackal Vervet Monkey Bat-Eared Fox
Wildlife Articles Fascinating accounts of animals in the wild (see also Wildlife Pictures Stories):
Rhino Poaching Crisis Rhino survival under threat Porcupines They have to mate with care Elephant Poaching The Shocking Aftermath Kingfishers Long bills, colorful plumage The Giraffe is Truly Unique What sets this African icon apart Lion Visits our Ruaha Camp A timely reminder about camping in the African bush Africa's Most Dangerous The "What if.." question Lion Facts Did You Know? Female Spotted Hyenas Origins of the hermaphrodite myth Male Waterbuck Not Showy, but Ruggedly Handsome Monitor Lizards Fearsome predators on land and water Nile Crocodile The reality is stranger than fiction Safari Night Drives The Red-Light Experience African Fish Eagle Handsome bird with a haunting call Wild Dog Society It's all about co-operation Wild Dogs Kill to Eat Hunting as a pack is highly efficient The Hippo's Bad Reputation Hippos are not inherently aggressive Weaver Birds Brighten up our Lives Why breeding season means brighter colors How the Warthog got its Name Facts about this ugly but appealing pig	Black Mamba Myths Myths about the Black Mamba and other snakes Python Nabs Vervet Monkey Python coiled round monkey provides amazing spectacle Swimming Lion Hungry lion tackles the mighty Zambezi River Dead Elephant Poacher's Bullet Slays Elephant Cow In the Lions' Den Tiny Mongoose Lives to Tell the Tale Maternal Instincts Mother Baboon Clings to Remains of Dead Baby A Strange Sighting Hippo Shields Body of Juvenile From Lurking Crocs Discretion Prevails Trio of Cheetah Surrender Their Kill to a Pack of Hyena African Elephant Biofile Excellent, in-depth article with pictures Elephant Communication Interesting paper on elephant social behavior Elephant Reflections Review This elephant book is a "must-read" Selective Feeding How the Giraffe Sorts the Leaves from the Thorns Antelope Behavior Nyalas' Dominance Displays Keep Rivals At Bay "Wildcam Africa" at Pete's Pond Read about this "virtual safari". Caged for Life Abandoned "pet" monkeys are victims of human stupidity Rhino Capture and Relocation Conservation Success Story

Wildlife Resources and Links

It has compiled detailed wildlife information about a variety of African species, published under the title: "Wild Lives Guidebook". The corresponding section of their web site is based on "Wild Lives" and provides detailed wildlife information.

The African Conservation Foundation is dedicated to supporting and linking African conservation initiatives, groups and NGOs, with the aim to strengthen their capacity, build partnerships and promote effective communication and co-ordination of conservation efforts.

The Endangered Wildlife Trust is a South African-based conservation organisation founded in 1973. The Trust seeks to achieve its mission of conserving the diversity of plant and animal species in Southern Africa by conducting a programme of research, awareness and conservation action.

Save the Elephants, founded by Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton, is a Kenya-based organisation. It's mission is to secure a future for elephants and to sustain the beauty and ecological integrity of the places where they live; to promote man's delight in their intelligence and the diversity of their world, and to develop a tolerant relationship between the two species.

Elephant Care International is a non-profit organization devoted to the healthcare and conservation of elephants, while also facilitating the sharing of elephant data among professionals.

GreenAnswers is a user-generated question and answer site dedicated to environmental issues and is aimed at promoting environmental education through open debate and discussion.

GreenAnswers is completely free and user-driven, so content is created and moderated by people who have a passion for the environment. GreenAnswers is planting trees for every new person that joins the site and for every five questions answered.

The International Fund for Animal Welfare is dedicated to protecting animals and their environments, worldwide. Current campaigns include reducing commercial exploitation and trade, saving animals in distress and preserving habitat for animals. Emphasis is on bears, elephants, whales, porpoises and seals, black and white rhino.

JungleWalk.com is a fun yet comprehensive site providing "audios, videos, websites for the nature lover, educator and student", plus wildlife news and headlines. If you want to find information, listen to a mockingbird imitating an alarm clock - or receive classroom aids to be used in conjunction with the site - this is the place to visit.

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Endangered Animals is an online illustrated encyclopedia of endangered animals that strives to inform and educate children about the danger of extinction of animal species due to environmental destruction.

The site provides a comprehensive list of endangered species, together with easy-to-follow facts and information about each endangered animal. A very useful site for both parents and teachers who'd like to keep youngsters informed about threats to our dwindling animal population.