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 ...

Today, the term “Big Five” refers to the beauty and power of some of Africa’s most iconic animals. However, it has a much darker history. Trophy hunters in the 19th century considered elephants, ...

For animal lovers and adventurers alike, an African safari needs to be on your bucket list. Truly one-of-a-kind, Africa is home to many incredible species you won’t find anywhere else on Earth. Of ...

The Big Five animals from Africa are more than just big. They’re the group of animals that you add to the imaginary checklist in your head when you go on a safari trip to Africa. You simply have to ...

Seeing the Big Five has become the barometer of a successful African safari for travelers around the world. The obsession around these iconic creatures — lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape ...

In the 1800s, when blood sports were more socially acceptable, the term “Big Five” was coined to refer to the lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant and leopard – the animals that trophy hunters in Africa ...

Safari vacations in Africa are just as diverse as the continent itself, though these types of trips typically require a large sum of money. Whether you want to spend a few days gorilla trekking in ...

The population of savanna elephants has fallen 60 percent since 2008. They are now considered endangered, while forest elephants have declined by more than 86 percent. They are considered critically ...

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