Featured in Kenya Airways Msafiri Magazine

Last month brought a very special moment for wildlife photographer Jacha Potgieter, whose photography was selected to feature in Kenya Airways’ Msafiri Magazine as part of a write-up on the Pangolin Project and the internationally recognised Remembering Wildlife book series. The feature highlighted the ongoing efforts to raise awareness for pangolin conservation and the important role that photography plays in supporting wildlife protection.

The Remembering Wildlife series has spent the past decade bringing together some of the world’s leading wildlife photographers, artists and conservationists to raise both awareness and funding for endangered species. Each book in the series focuses on a particular animal facing significant threats in the wild, with proceeds supporting conservation initiatives around the world. The pangolin edition shines a much-needed light on one of the planet’s most trafficked and misunderstood animals.

To have Jacha Potgieter’s photography selected from ten years of the Remembering Wildlife collection is a real honour. The series has featured work from many highly respected photographers, making the recognition particularly meaningful. Being included in a publication such as Msafiri Magazine, which reaches an international audience through Kenya Airways, offers a valuable opportunity to bring attention to pangolins and the conservation work surrounding them.

Pangolins are remarkable creatures, often described as gentle and elusive. Covered in protective keratin scales, they are uniquely adapted to their environment, yet they remain one of the most heavily trafficked mammals in the world. Conservation organisations, photographers and environmental advocates have worked tirelessly to highlight their vulnerability and promote stronger protection measures.

Photography plays a vital role in these efforts. Images have the power to communicate what statistics cannot the character, fragility and quiet presence of wildlife. When people encounter a powerful photograph of a threatened species, it creates a connection that can inspire curiosity, empathy and ultimately support for conservation.

For Jacha Potgieter, wildlife photography has always been about more than capturing striking images. It is about observation, patience and respect for the natural world. Each photograph aims to reflect the authenticity of the moment and the dignity of the animal, allowing viewers to experience wildlife in a meaningful and honest way.

Being included in the Msafiri Magazine feature alongside the Remembering Wildlife Pangolin project is therefore both a privilege and a reminder of the importance of collaborative conservation work. Projects like these bring together photographers, writers and conservation organisations with a shared goal to protect vulnerable species and inspire greater awareness of the natural world.

Recognition such as this highlights the continuing impact that wildlife photography can have beyond galleries and portfolios. It demonstrates how images can contribute to a wider conversation about conservation, helping to ensure that species like the pangolin are not forgotten.

It was a true privilege for Jacha Potgieter’s photography to be chosen from the past ten years of the Remembering Wildlife series, and the hope is that the attention generated by the feature will continue to support efforts to protect one of the world’s most extraordinary and threatened animals. Written by Marco