October 2026 Issue — Magazine

The Fight For the Wild Africa

Editorial package on the October 2026 Issue page of nationalgeographic.com

Stories: 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.; 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 Pangolin, 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.