Vail Valley Voices: Lessons from Africa

On the Serengeti Plain, life can be brutally violent, and yet the ecosystem is surprisingly efficient and serene. This regional biosphere is rich with wildlife. It's been a great source of enjoyment for thousands of visitors each year, in part because the Tanzanian government has instituted strict laws that mitigate the devastation caused by the most dangerous species of all: man. The Serengeti ...

All adrift on the Zambezi

Elephants crowd the riverbank and crocs and hippos cruise the depths below as Shaney Hudson paddles down a mighty river.

Finding Common Ground to Improve Livelihoods and Conserve Wildlife - Firedoglake (blog)

Finding Common Ground to Improve Livelihoods and Conserve Wildlife Firedoglake (blog) Nature-based tourism (photographic safaris, trophy hunting, etc.) now contributes about as much to the gross domestic product of southern Africa as ... and more »

Vail Valley Voices: Lessons from Africa - Vail Daily News

Vail Valley Voices: Lessons from Africa Vail Daily News ... by disease, corruption and despair has the inclination to treat its wildlife with such respect. dollars generated by safaris that are the impetus. ... and more »

'Hunting for Conservation' Backfires - Science Now

'Hunting for Conservation' Backfires Science Now The researchers analyzed the amount of game brought back by hunters from 21-day safaris, the only legal way to hunt lions in the East African nation. ... and more »