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Biodiversity

Nigeria is home to some of Africa’s most remarkable biodiversity, from rare wildlife species to diverse ecosystems that stretch across forests, savannas, wetlands, and coastal areas. At Rex Clarke Adventures, we explore the beauty and challenges of this natural heritage, spotlighting endangered animals, conservation initiatives, and the communities working to protect them.

Whether you’re curious about iconic species like elephants, lions, and gorillas, or you want to learn more about Nigeria’s conservation efforts, this section offers stories, guides, and insights into the country’s unique biodiversity and why it matters for the future.

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Traditional Medicine in Nigeria: The Fight to Save Healing Plants

by Philip Sifon 5 months ago
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Medicinal plants in Nigeria symbolizing the link between biodiversity and traditional medicine

In Nigeria, plants have always done more than just feed us. They have healed us. For centuries, families turned to herbs like neem leaves for malaria, bitter leaf for fever, …

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Climate Change in Nigeria: Species Facing Extinction

by Philip Sifon 5 months ago
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Climate change is no longer a distant threat. In Nigeria, it has become a silent force reshaping forests, drying wetlands, and displacing wildlife. While poaching and deforestation remain challenge

Climate change is no longer a distant threat. In Nigeria, it has become a silent force reshaping forests, drying wetlands, and displacing wildlife. While poaching and deforestation remain challenges, climate …

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Biodiversity in the Niger Delta: Oil Pollution and the Fight for Survival

by Philip Sifon 5 months ago
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Oil-polluted riverbank in the Niger Delta, showing destroyed biodiversity and community struggle for ecological justice in Nigeria

The struggle to protect biodiversity in the Niger Delta is no longer just about conservation. It is about survival. For decades, oil spills, deforestation, and unchecked industrial activity have pushed …

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Ecological Justice in Nigeria: Niger Delta Oil Pollution Crisis

by Philip Sifon 5 months ago
written by Philip Sifon
Oil spill in the Niger Delta showing polluted water and damaged environment, symbolizing the struggle for ecological justice in Nigeria

What happens when you wake up to find crude oil in your well, and no one comes to fix it? That has been the reality for many people living in …

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Iroro Tanshi: The Woman Saving Nigeria’s Lost Bat Species

by Philip Sifon 5 months ago
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Dr. Iroro Tanshi conducting field research in Nigerian forests, tracking bats and monitoring biodiversity

Iroro Tanshi is one of Nigeria’s leading conservation biologists, best known for rediscovering the country’s only known population of the short-tailed roundleaf bat after it had been missing for 45 …

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Nigeria’s Biodiversity Goldmine: Can Ecotourism Create Wealth?

by Philip Sifon 5 months ago
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African wildlife in Nigeria’s national park showcasing biodiversity and ecotourism potential

Did you know Nigeria generated over ₦9.6 trillion from tourism in 2024, yet almost none of it came from wildlife tourism? That is not just surprising; it is a missed …

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Songs of the Wild: How Nigeria’s Folklore Celebrates Biodiversity

by Philip Sifon 5 months ago
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An untouched sacred grove in Nigeria with lush green trees symbolising how folklore protects biodiversity

Most people don’t associate conservation with folktales or forest spirits. Yet, in many Nigerian communities, this is exactly how nature has been protected for generations. Through oral traditions, taboos, sacred …

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Sacred Animals in Nigeria: Cultural Beliefs, Traditions & Symbolism

by Philip Sifon 5 months ago
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Sacred animals in Nigeria , python, monkey, crocodile, and iguana in cultural traditions

Do you have an ancestor who’s a snake? Or have you ever been warned not to mock a monkey, or you’d bring bad luck to your family? Across communities in …

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6 Must-Know Medicinal Plants in Nigeria (Uses & Growing Tips)

by Philip Sifon 5 months ago
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A selection of Nigeria’s wild edible and medicinal plants

Have you ever been advised to boil ginger with honey to relieve a stubborn cough? Or chewed a scent leaf to ease a sore throat? In Nigeria, these practices aren’t …

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Bats, Myths, & Science: Nigeria’s Nighttime Winged Pollinators

by Philip Sifon 5 months ago
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When we think about pollination in Nigeria, bees usually get all the credit. But did you know that some of the country’s most important pollinators only come out at night? …

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