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Rare plant experts from the University of Pretoria are spearheading the re-introduction of thousands of critically endangered Magaliesberg aloe (Aloe peglerae) seedlings into the wild.
ALOE CONSERVATION

How the University of Pretoria is saving the Magaliesberg aloe from extinction

A breakthrough conservation project is under way to save endangered species

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
Safe for now: Succulents confiscated from poachers are stored at the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA

Gauteng residents sign up to save succulents

About 200 000 mostly dwarf succulents confiscated from poachers have to be cared for while police continue their investigations

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read