While the Big Five describes Africa's most majestic safari animals, the Ugly Five highlights less attractive creatures. Some consider the marabou stork the king of this ignominious group.

When it comes to African wildlife, few things capture the imagination like the Big Five animals. I still remember the first time I saw a rhino. It was about 20 years ago, and I was on my first ever ...

With a hunting success rate that puts lions to shame and social bonds tight enough to share food without a fight, African ...

For any wildlife enthusiast heading to Africa on safari, the ‘ Big Five ’ – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo – will likely top their wildlife wish list, alongside a wide supporting cast of ...

This video shows a family of African elephants in Kenya, gathered around a small watering area within the country's vast savannah ecosystem. The group includes adult elephants and younger calves, ...

Africa’s giant herbivores may have declined not because they were exceptionally prone to extinction, but because their ...

From their home in Contra Costa County, Peter and Corie Knights have made it their mission to help animals. What makes it unusual is those animals live more than 8,000 miles away. The Knights founded ...

Wild giraffes are being deliberately trapped in Africa, but not for the reason the images might suggest. Conservation teams need to safely capture and manage these enormous animals as part of efforts ...

The populations of some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife have been bouncing back thanks to decades of conservation efforts. But activists are warning that climate change and human activity are ...

A new study ranks Africa's best destinations for seeing wildlife after dark – but its findings also reveal where ...

The quantity and complexity of commercial wildlife trade laws has grown globally over the past century. A new study examines wildlife trade laws in 11 countries and finds that a country's Global ...

For the past several years, AWI has supported the Africa Animal Welfare Conference (AAWC), an annual event that draws government officials, animal protection groups, and animal advocates from across ...