You may see large, saucepan eyes bouncing around in the beam of light from you torch or see their big ears and bushy tails as they bounce off into the darkness. You may wake in the early hours to their ear-splitting shrieks, just like the cries of a distressed infant. These belong to the Galagos,...

The King protea (Protea cynaroides) was ‘crowned’ South Africa’s national flower in 1976. This is one of the most famous proteas in the world and appears as an emblem on many South African products. So why is it so special? Keep reading to learn about some interesting facts about this large genus of flowering plant…...

Lets kick off the return of #factfriday with heart-warming facts about two very special African animal families. No doubt this festive season saw many of you gathered with loved ones to eat ridiculous amounts of food, sharing stories and playing games. Christmas has a way of bringing families together, allowing time for creating those cherished...

Ubuntu Wildlife Trust works in Maputaland (formerly Tongaland) in the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is sometimes erroneously referred to as part of Zululand but is a region on its own further north of Zululand. It is an area of incredible natural beauty, species richness in both fauna and flora, and has huge...

Ubuntu Wildlife Trust works in Maputaland (formerly Tongaland) in the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is sometimes erroneously referred to as part of Zululand but is a region on its own further north of Zululand. It is an area of incredible natural beauty, species richness in both fauna and flora, and has huge...

Ubuntu Wildlife Trust works in Maputaland (formerly Tongaland) in the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is sometimes erroneously referred to as part of Zululand but is a region on its own further north. It is an area of incredible natural beauty, species richness in both fauna and flora, and has huge conservation importance...

Hluhluwe-imfolozi park (HiP) is home of the white rhino and the frontline against syndicated rhino poaching. The Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife HiP K-9 unit play a crucial component in this fight. The fearless canine warriors and their dedicated handlers form part of the thin green line putting their lives on the line for conservation. A huge...

Ubuntu Wildlife Trust is thrilled to announce our partnership with FREEME Wildlife. We are also pleased to announce that the CEO of FREEME Wildlife, Wade Whitehead will be joining our board of trustees. Wade is an asset to our charity with his wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of wildlife conservation. FREEME Wildlife is a...

Ivory has been desired since antiquity and sadly continues to be desired because it is easy to carve into intricate decorative items for the very wealthy. Despite changes in regulations in Africa over the past 100 years, the ivory trade continues to thrive driven by the demand for it in parts of Asia. Lets explore...

Bat-eared fox with her cubs. The bat-eared fox (Octocyon megalotis) is a species of fox that is fairly common throughout Southern and Eastern Africa. They are primarily found in areas where there are short grass plains and where there are an abundance of termites and beetles. As their name suggest, they have enormous bat-like ears...