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There is so much learning unfolding in these formative years. Every interaction, every observation and even these moments of play are shaping young calves in important ways. For elephants, all of this learning is deeply social. How to forage, how to
"Truthfully, a planet without the rasping sound of a leopard call in the forest or the cough of a male lion’s first syllable in a roar at dawn will be an incredibly lonely one. A world where the wild has been tamed out and made safe and du
"Without wilderness, the world is a cage." — David Brower As we bid farewell to 2024, we feel the truth of these words more deeply than ever. Wilderness is not just a place; it is the heartbeat of our planet, a source of balance, conn
Researchers, conservationists and storytellers of all stripes have done so much in recent decades to rewrite the narrative around hyenas. The more we learn, the clearer the truth becomes: far from the dim villains of folklore, hyenas are masterful hu
Documenting a leopard cub's formative years is an experience like no other. Toto, the feline star of our film 'Jade Eyed Leopard', allowed us a rare and intimate glimpse into her world as she grew from playful cub to skilled young predator. But Toto'
A close-up experience with this regular visitor near ol Donyo Lodge. Confident, calm and self-assured, 'One Ton' embodies the majesty of the last of the Big Tuskers in Kenya. Those extraordinary tusks mark him as a guardian of a vanishing legacy. #O
From above, the Okavango Delta is a natural mosaic of water, wildlife and lush greenery. Crisscrossing trails carved by elephants and hippos etch intricate patterns across this unique ecosystem, one of the very few large inland delta systems with no
Friendly sparring is a hallmark of social creatures like elephants, a way to connect, bond and play. But it's also much more. It's a ritual, a rehearsal for the demands and challenges of survival. Growing muscles strengthen, balance and coordination
There is something meditative about focusing in on the miniature moments when surrounded by a landscape as visually immense as the Makgadikgadi, one of the largest salt flats on the planet. It's a reminder that even on the grandest stage, nature's st
Where water meets light, ordinary scenes can become unexpectedly beautiful – a ripple catching the sun or droplets suspended mid-air. Yet water, the quiet force behind these moments, is becoming an increasingly fragile resource. New research te

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