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The number of African savannah elephants is no longer dwindling on the continent, but in order to achieve long-term stability it’s important to establish more connected protected areas, according to a new study.

<p>The largest analysis yet of African savannah elephant populations shows that conservationists have successfully protected elephants in southern Africa for the last 25 years. However, the pattern varies regionally, with some elephant populations soaring and others still facing large declines. The key to long-term stability appears to be connecting large core areas with neighboring buffer zones, as opposed to well-protected but isolated protected areas known as “fortress conserv...

Scientist say animals still need protecting and also connecting to restore habitats fragmented by human activities

African savanna elephant decline halted by successful conservation measures, though patterns vary locally, reveals study.

African savanna elephant decline halted by successful conservation measures, though patterns vary locally, reveals study.

Tom Van Lent is accused of stealing “trade secrets” from his former employer, the well-connected Everglades Foundation

For the Pimm family from Yarmouth, their Christmas stories often involve saving lives at sea.

Fifty years after its passage, the powerful policy has proven effective at preventing wildlife from going extinct. Only with innovation and advocacy can it continue to do so for decades to come.

A Duke-led team of engineers and conservationists race to beat the clock in the semifinals of a $10M competition to sample rainforest biodiversity.

Mongabay seeks to raise interest in and appreciation of wild lands and wildlife, while examining the impact of emerging trends in climate, technology, economics,and finance on conservation and development.