Summer Rylander
Journalist and photographer
Summer is a travel and science journalist covering positive-impact tourism and wildlife conservation in Southeast Africa.
Recent articles by Summer Rylander
10 fastest birds on the planet, including one that can cruise at 169kph for hours
From lightning-fast dives to marathon high-speed flight, these are the 10 fastest birds on Eart
10 animals that can kill an elephant: Which animals are able to take on this majestic giant?
What's the difference between a tiger and a lion? Just how do these majestic big cats differ in size, power –and which is the best hunter?
How the world’s biggest cats really compare
It might only be 15cm long, but it can run at 16kph and its deadly jaws are one-third the length of its body and strong enough to shear through bone
Camel spiders may look intimidating, but they don’t actually eat camels.
10 deadliest cats in the world: Which felines are the best killers and which attack humans?
Meet the planet’s fiercest and most ruthless felines
On the brink of extinction: The 10 rarest dogs in the world, from the beautiful Ethiopian wolf to the bizarre aquatic bush dog
Meet the planet’s most elusive canids.
Community-led conservation offers new hope for the world's most trafficked mammal
A new action plan unites experts and communities to protect pangolins in southern Africa.
Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey – everything you need to know about the new Netflix documentary from the director of My Octopus Teacher
Pangolins will soon have their moment to shine internationally when ‘Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey’ debuts on Netflix on 21 April 2025 – just ahead of World Earth Day.
Pangolarium: veterinary and rehab facility dedicated to pangolins opens in South Africa
The new rehabilitation centre offers hope for the planet's most trafficked mammal, say conservationists.