The controversial 10-year translocation endeavour will drain African cheetah populations and scarce conservation resources, say wildlife experts
Dr Nomthandazo Manqele conducted a study on the role of vultures in traditional medicine and finds that healers share a desire to conserve the endangered, yet revered, species
A shortage of critical skills, poor management and inadequate budgets impede the effective management of provincial nature reserves
Some argue trophy hunting helps conservation and communities, others believe it is a ‘hobby for the rich that benefits the rich’ and is detrimental to both
Far from the blessed slaughter of an animal or hunting wild boar for sport, opinions on trophy hunting range from adventure and narcissism to genetics
People depend on the Kakamega Forest’s resources and three women’s groups are working to prevent it from being overharvested – and making money along the way
The group says what better way to raise awareness about birds and birding than to name birds in South African languages
Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah
But questions remain over viability of contentious project
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Statistics confirm decline in rhino poaching losses in national parks from 451 in 2021 to 448 last year, the toll for private owners was 86
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The Drakensberg Boys Choir collaborate with George Philippart of The Voice Germany to raise awareness on vulture conservation
Lapalala Wilderness School teaches children in Limpopo about biodiversity and how to take care of the environment
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Population growth and increased activity in coastal areas will negatively impact marine ecosystems unless we find sustainable solutions
The index warns that if the world breaches the 1.5°C global warming threshold, the climate crises will be the prevalent reason for biodiversity loss
SA MPs to view hard hitting documentary ‘Lions, Bones & Bullets’ on contentious issue
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Gugu Sithole travels to France as one of 410 winners of this year’s Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot
The country’s captive lion population of 9 000 is three times the size of the wild lion population.
Protracted effort by authorities to evict the pastoralists in Loliondo for safari tourism has led to violent confrontation
Investors will see returns if the critically endangered rhino population increases in two designated South African parks
Among them are 29 newly described species from Africa, including three from South Africa
KwaNibela residents rely on the fish and reeds they harvest within the protected iSimangaliso Wetland Park. But authorities consider this poaching, threatening the community’s lives and livelihoods.
Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is contributing to conservation not only with her veterinary skills but also by supporting community development
New assessment puts their numbers in Africa at more than 117 000, up by 20% since 2015.
By directing climate resources effectively, the world could make significant — and simultaneous — progress in tackling both global warming and gender inequality
Residents must have permits to have the endangered plants but they are victim to criminal demand for the ‘living fossils’
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A marine conservation funding facility wants carbon trading to finance restoration and protection of the oceans and marine biodiversity
Historic conservation milestone for rewilding project in Mozambique
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The world’s largest monitor lizard has moved up the red list for threatened species, with fewer than 4 000 of the species left
Tebogo Manamela talks to Lucas Ledwaba about helping to preserve Africa’s heritage and the rewards of working with – and sometimes being attacked by – animals at the Kruger National Park
Critics say putting a value on something does not equate to protecting it
The stunning scenery of Malawi’s only mountain is a drawcard for local and foreign visitors
The R4.6-billion project, set to house Amazon’s new African headquarters, is on ‘sacred floodplain’, say applicants
A partnership with chiefs, NGOs and businesses is helping Matatiele’s small-scale farmers adopt conservation practices and so turn a profit