Africa: Earth's Wild Home

Over the past half century, Africa’s wildlife population has dwindled by nearly 80 percent—an almost unimaginable loss across a continent that remains one of our last great strongholds of ecological abundance. But amid that disappearance, a different kind of narrative is taking shape. In that spirit, we spotlight the daring and inventive efforts by conservationists, scientists, and local communities to turn the tide.

These stories arrive in conjunction with an ambitious new National Geographic documentary series, Africa: Earth’s Wild Home, which takes viewers across the continent to reveal the extraordinary animals that define its landscapes and the people endeavoring to ensure their future. Taken together, they render a portrait of a continent at a critical moment, when the fate of the wild hangs in the balance.

What Does It Take to Move 2,000 Rhinos?

A threatened herd. An audacious plan. Inside Africa’s wildest conservation gambit.

Fighting to Save the World’s Most Wanted Animal

Relentlessly hunted for its scales, the mysterious armored pangolin is vanishing throughout Africa. Now scientists are trying to unlock the secrets that could help save it.

The Secrets to Survival in Africa

The continent is home to rivers that flow thousands of miles, deserts that unspool for millions more, and some of the world’s most ancient forests. But living there isn’t always easy. See how these six species have adapted to thrive in Africa’s harshest ecosystems.

Discovering Where the Nile Really Starts

In Africa’s lush highlands, the longest waterway in the world originates from a surprising place. Inside the mission to map the source of the ancient river.