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Beyond Economics: How Culture Shapes Africa's Protein Consumption Patterns

In the bustling markets of Accra, a kilogram of bushmeat costs more than premium beef, yet consumers consistently choose the wild meat option. This phenomenon, repeated across urban centers throughout Africa, reveals a fundamental truth about protein consumption on the continent: cultural forces often override pure economic logic, creating consumption

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Wildlife Versus Livestock: The Numbers Game (5-minute Video)

There have been significant changes in wildlife populations and domestic livestock in Kenya from 1960 to the present. Rather than relying on potentially variable absolute numbers, this analysis focuses on documented growth rates and trends for Kenya's wildlife and livestock populations, as reported in available scientific studies. These

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Conservation on a Shoestring (6-minute Video)

When we think of wildlife conservation, we often picture vast national parks, million-dollar budgets, and international organizations with armies of researchers. However, some of the most powerful conservation stories are written by small-time operators working with limited resources, big hearts, and an unshakeable belief in their mission. The truth is,

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The Forgotten Heroes: Why World Rangers Day Must Include All Anti-Poaching Heroes

By Zig Mackintosh July 31, 2025 - World Rangers Day In the pre-dawn darkness across Africa's most remote wilderness areas, where few Western tourists ever dare to set foot, thousands of rangers shoulder their rifles, check their radios, don their heavy backpacks, and step into landscapes where a