Today is World Animal Day, an international day of action for animal rights and welfare. Many years ago I began this blog simply viewing myself as
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Reflecting on a gentle nature
Lately, I have found myself in a reflective state of mind. Reflecting on my work, my goals, the small successes of the campaigns I’ve joined
Cecil the lion and his legacy: Taking the lions’ share
CITES 2016 has drawn to a close. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora held its 17th meeting in
‘Should the global trade of rhino horn be legalised?’ Debate review
In a packed out theatre room in the Royal Institute of Great Britain, I attended my first ever formal debate this time last month; ‘Should
UK Blog Awards 2016 — Kate on Conservation, Highly Commended!
Energy. Energy was flowing (even more so than the free Prosecco) as some of the best storytellers, communicators and leaders of trends gathered together in
Rescuing lions — an exclusive interview with Captured in Africa
One of the things I love most about blogging is having the opportunity to talk to experts and professionals in conservation about the incredible and
Saving rhinos the Black Mambas’ way: Anneka Svenska interview
The Black Mambas are a nearly all-women anti-poaching unit created to protect the rhinos of the 400km² Balule Nature Reserve, and keep poachers out of
What’s it like to work at a game reserve in South Africa?
Volunteering report: Shamwari Game Reserve & Born Free Foundation’s big cat sanctuaries Before there was blogging… Or perhaps at least before sites such as WordPress
In the spirit of Elsa, Christian and Cecil
‘Animal activist’ is never a title I’ve given myself, but it’s one that’s been applied to me on a few occasions recently and suppose in
Global March for Lions: Together we CAN ban canned hunting!
I wonder if the tech entrepreneurs of yesteryear could have predicted that one of the odd consequences of digital globalisation is that it can often