by Adam Cruise | Dec 1, 2025 | News
By Andrew Zinin – Phys.org DNA pulled from the dung of African forest elephants has given experts a more accurate—and higher—population estimate for the elusive animal, but the species remains critically endangered, a study showed Thursday. The new status report...
by Adam Cruise | Oct 17, 2025 | Studies
By Deblauwe, V. et al – Science Advances Abstract Critically endangered African forest elephants preferentially eat fruits and disperse seeds of carbon-dense trees, including the highly valued and threatened African ebony. The illegal ivory trade has led to...
by Adam Cruise | Aug 29, 2025 | Studies
By Alison Hewitt, University of California, Los Angeles When Taylor Guitars acquired an ebony mill in Cameroon to supply wood for their renowned acoustic guitars, owner Bob Taylor wanted to give back by planting new trees, even knowing they could take 60–200 years to...
by Adam Cruise | Jul 19, 2025 | News
By The New Times Government has announced a possible plan to reintroduce elephants into the fast-growing Nyungwe National Park located in the south-western part of the country. Originally known for its thick rainforest, Nyungwe is gaining increasing global attention...
by Adam Cruise | Jun 27, 2025 | Commentary
By David Akana, Yannick Kenné – Monga Bay Marlyse Bebeguewa, once a teenage porter in the rainforests of southeastern Cameroon, now leads conservation monitoring efforts in Lobéké National Park, using cutting-edge tools to protect endangered wildlife. She was...
