Every year, on 22 February and 4 September, we’re reminded of the world’s diversity of wildlife. The two days — the anniversaries of Steve Irwin’s birth and death — aim to raise awareness of the animals threatened by human activity and to inspire action across communities, organisations and politics. 

National Geographic Traveller (UK) takes a look at the conservation stories that hint to a hopeful future for our coexistence on Earth. 

Discover: 

• How Malawi is winning the fight for conservation. From blue lakes and tea fields to sweeping grasslands, Malawi’s wildlife-rich landscapes are being preserved through conservation projects that also help local communities flourish. Read more. 
• How to track mountain gorillas in Uganda with the people who protect them. The gorilla moves through Uganda’s highland forests, while across the country, communities are stepping up as guardians of their survival, shaping a conservation story that begins at home. Read more. 
• ‘The lungs of Africa’ through the eyes of a photographer. Sheltering an incredible diversity of flora and fauna, including western lowland gorillas and forest elephants,  Odzala-Kokoua National Park is known as the ‘lungs of Africa’. Here, locals are on a mission to guard and conserve the natural wonders on their doorstep. Read more. 
• 7 destinations to visit on the trail of Sir David Attenborough. The legendary broadcaster has spent his life documenting the world’s most impressive natural spectacles. To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, follow in his illustrious footsteps. Read more.  

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APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.  

APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Travel Media Awards Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk