You’ve heard about the Big Five, but probably not about the “Sick Five” — a frightening package of diseases that goes unchecked in the captive lion breeding industry.

The recent decision by the Namibian government to sell 170 elephants has been met with public outcries, media articles full of unsubstantiated accusations and considerable confusion.

In sub-Saharan Africa, almost 1,400,000 km² of land spread across many countries — from Kenya to South Africa — is dedicated to “trophy” (recreational) hunting. This type of hunting can occur on communal, private, and state lands.

Located in Tanzania, with a height of almost 6,000 metres, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain.

Technology has made a tremendous difference in the world, in areas as diverse as health and education, and pretty much everything in between.

As cases of poaching rise across Africa’s protected areas, some governments have responded with a military approach to nature conservation.