01. Photographer pick: Charlie Wemyss-Dunn

Though he calls Boston, Massachusetts home, much of Charlie’s time is spent studying on another continent. He is the president of Preservation of At-Risk Wildlife (PAW), a foundation dedicated to the long-term protection of at-risk wildlife and ecosystems. Much of his portfolio showcases African wildlife and the work being done to conserve their critical corridors. 

Check out his website here! 

An elephant lingers near Elephant Garden Camp, a small luxury tented camp just outside Amboseli NP, Kenya. Photo by Charlie Wemyss-Dunn

02. Article pick: Hippos can recognise each other's voices, study finds

Hippos aren't technically endangered but we are seeing the effects of their dwindling numbers across Africa. In order to implement conservation measures scientists are learning more about the biology of these species. According to a recent study, it turns out they have a lot to say to each other. Stay tuned for future studies about what they can actually communicate through their "wheeze honk" calls. 

A hippo in the forests of Kenya. Photo by Ashley Bloom

03. Book pick: Good Night Africa

We loved this bedtime book for kids! It's a perfect way for them to discover how the animals of Africa prepare for bed while they themselves get ready to sleep.

04. Audio pick: Herbivores - Nature's Battle Tanks | Race of Life

The African Savannah is the stage for thousands of battles every day. Check out this short documentary to see how its fascinating herbivores survive and thrive on diets you wouldn't think possible. 

The African giraffe's diet is made up of a few species of trees and bushes | Unsplash

Quote of the Week

“We admire elephants in part because they demonstrate what we consider the finest human traits: empathy, self-awareness, and social intelligence. But the way we treat them puts on display the very worst of human behavior.” 

                 — Graydon Carter