Survey estimated 20,200 Yellow-billed Kites killed during two hunting seasons in southern Benin
Field research reported in July 2026 estimated that hunters killed 20,200 yellow-billed kites during two hunting seasons in…
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Ten of 17 Western Marsh Harriers Recovered in West Africa Had Been Ringed in Finland or Poland
Among 17 documented western marsh harrier recoveries in Ghana, Togo and Benin, six birds had been ringed in…
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Hunters Reported Taking 549 African Jacanas and 1,909 Eggs From a Benin Ramsar Wetland
Interviews with hunters and trappers at Ramsar site 1018 in southeastern Benin recorded reports of 549 breeding African…
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Male African Bush Elephants Moved Farther During the Dry Season in W–Arly–Pendjari
Tracking of 22 African bush elephants in the W–Arly–Pendjari complex found that males moved farther in the dry…
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Targeted Poaching for Lion Body Parts Appears to Be Expanding Across Africa
A 2026 review finds that targeted poaching of African lions for body parts appears to be increasing in…
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