Free Educational PDF Downloads on African Biodiversity, Conservation & Ecology

Explore our growing library of free, downloadable PDFs dedicated to African biodiversity, conservation practices, and ecological science.
Our popular “Introduction to…” series provides clear, accessible, and in-depth guides to key species groups, ecosystems, and environmental topics — ideal for students, educators, trainees, and anyone passionate about nature, African biodiversity and conservation.

Also browse our magazine archive for past issues filled with expert ecological insights, fascinating facts about Africa’s unique wildlife, and practical conservation knowledge to help protect Africa’s natural heritage.

Introduction to Biodiversity -free educational PDF download by ecologist and outdoor safety in Africa trainer Warren Schmidt
Free educational resources download PDF about Amphibians & Reptiles' by herpetologist and outdoor safety in Africa trainer Warren Schmidt
Biodiversity & Environment Africa Issue 1
Cover of Biodiversity & Environment Africa magazine featuring a close-up of a tiny frog on a green plant stem, with text about conservation, gut microbiome, endangered frogs, and global warming.
Cover of a magazine titled "Biodiversity & Environment Africa" with a woman holding leafy greens and vegetables, including carrots, in the foreground. The cover features headlines about gut health, greenery, and food for thought.
Cover of a magazine titled 'Biodiversity & Environment Africa' with a large, leafless Baobab tree in a savanna landscape and a cloudy sky in the background. The magazine highlights features on fermented foods, birds, and ecosystem diversity.
Close-up of a lion's face with open mouth, showing teeth and mane, on the cover of a magazine about biodiversity and environment in Africa.
Cover of a magazine titled "Biodiversity & Environment Africa" issue 6, August 2021. The cover features a bright, iridescent bird with blue and green feathers sitting on a branch, with a blurred natural background. The magazine includes topics like lowveld birding and benefits of fermentation for health and wellbeing, and has a green header and footer with a globe and leaf logo.
Cover of a magazine titled "Biodiversity & Environment Africa" with a group of six diverse women and men standing outdoors, raising fists in solidarity, in front of a leafless tree, with the headline that reads "Working Together" for permaculture for food security and community upliftment, and a health and wellbeing headline about organic, earth-friendly shopping with budget tips.
Cover of a magazine titled "Biodiversity & Environment Africa" with a background of red flowers and green foliage, and a green banner at the top and bottom.
Cover of a publication titled "Biodiversity & Environment Africa" with a background image of a rocky beach at sunset or sunrise, showing rocks in the water and a purple-pink sky. The top has a green header with the text "Celebrating nature's diversity." The cover features a logo of a globe in green and white being held by a black hand. The issue date is December 2021, issue 9. Topics include ancient denizens like coelacanth and marine turtles, and health and wellbeing topics like beach yoga and ecotherapy by Daniela Luz.