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Welcome to Paul Steyn's online home. Paul is a South African writer, and regularly contributes to National Geographic News and other publications. Below is a selection of some of his stories. Contact: paul@paulsteyn.com

Why I Love Freediving

The world is unpredictable—weather patterns shift, tectonic plates drift and collide, species live and die—but the tide will always come in and go out on time.

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Poisoned Tusker Treated in Daring Field Operation

In a daring rescue, vets in the field successfully treated a large iconic bull elephant during a daring field operation, after the animal was found poisoned by a poacher’s arrow.

The Wonder of Cold Water Swimming

A story about the amazing health benefits of cold water swimming, and the unique experience of freediving off the rocky coast of Cape Town.

African Elephant Numbers Plummet 30 Percent, Landmark Survey Finds

An unprecedented census gives a sobering baseline for managing what’s left of Africa’s elephants.

Baby Baboon’s Frightening Encounter with Lions Ends with a Heroic Twist

This is one of the most remarkable wildlife interactions that I have come across in my time.

Witness the First Ever Successful Snow Leopard Kill Caught on Camera

This incredible set of photographs is, to my knowledge, the first snow leopard kill to be documented on camera.