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The Malilangwe Trust is a proudly Zimbabwean, non-profit organisation. Our conservation activities are focused within 50 000 ha of the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve in south-eastern Zimbabwe. We are committed to several projects which contribute to uplifting the lives of people who live in our neighbouring communities along the borders of the Reserve.
Since establishment of The Malilangwe Trust in 1994, our goal is to develop and implement methods for successful conservation and protection of wildlife, with the aim of becoming a leader in science-based management of African protected areas. Through education and tourism, our hope is to inspire people to become ambassadors for conservation.
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“Some wildlife sightings are memorable because of what you see, others because of just how unlikely it is that you saw them at all.”
@jenny_hishin_photojournalist describes…Seeing an African finfoot (Podica senegalensis) falls firmly into the latter category. This secretive waterbird is a master of disappearing into the dense vegetation fringing waterways.
The greenish feathers on her back were iridescent, her head snaking, her shape elongated, and her feet a bright red-orange. They are distinctly lobed, perfectly adapted for life in the water, and are the feature responsible for the bird’s unusual name. Unlike the webbed feet of ducks, the finfoot’s finned toes provide excellent propulsion and manoeuvrability, allowing it to swim and forage efficiently along the edges of rivers and streams.
Images: @jenny_hishin_photojournalist
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PUPPY POWER 🐾
Big ears, oversized paws and boundless curiosity.
Endangered across Africa, these incredible animals depend on protected landscapes, healthy ecosystems and ongoing conservation ettorts to survive.
Images: @scott_wenham_photography
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Perhaps that is Africa’s greatest trick…she lets you leave, but never quite lets you go. ♥️
Dappled rays of sunlight, and a waterhole full of life beautifully captured by the very talented @scott_wenham_photography
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Blooming beautiful. 🌸🌱
The recent rains have transformed the bush, triggering an explosion of flowers, colour and enticing scents across the landscape.
Wildlife is drawn to this seasonal abundance, with nectar, pollen and fresh growth providing a valuable source of food tor the many creatures.
Footage: @alexblumenfeld
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A lovely moment at the water’s edge.
For this black rhino, it was simply time to drink.
Comfortable enough to share the water with the life around it, yet never completely unaware of its surroundings.
Black rhinos have acute hearing, and even while drinking, those distinctive ears are constantly working; rotating, gathering information and processing the sounds around them.
Oblivious to the around-the-clock protection and support team working tirelessly behind the scenes to secure its long-term survival. It simply drinks.
And that, in many ways, is exactly the point.
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The herd settles in, beneath the high sun - this is the place to be.
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A little rain, a welcome reprieve.
A recent sprinkle across Malilangwe has cooled the reserve, settled the dust and brought a moment of relief from the heat. And for the birds, it’s the perfect opportunity to pause, preen and enjoy the cool relief.
Images: @mark.saunders1962 @jenny_hishin_photojournalist
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Sometimes, it’s the smallest and more elusive residents that delight us the most.🦎
Easy to overlook and remarkably well camouflaged, chameleons are anything but ordinary. Independently moving eyes, a lightning-fast tongue and remarkable colour-changing abilities make them masters of adaptation and disguise.
Images: @dillanprinsloo @markfriend46
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