Freshwater ecosystems are rich but fragile. Of the new fish species discovered, many are critically endangered
Scientists warn that rising demand in Africa and Asia is fuelling targeted poaching and could push some lion populations towards local extinction
But critics say hybridisation risks and habitat loss mean wild bontebok remain vulnerable
A new IUCN report shows African forest elephants are more numerous than previously believed, not due to recovery, but thanks to groundbreaking DNA-based surveys that have…
Discovery of a hooded vulture nest offers hope and renewed urgency for protecting these critically endangered birds
Growing road networks are endangering African wild dogs, lions, and vultures, as roadkill incidents rise with increased traffic and habitat disruption
Park authorities have been assisting ranger families, but the conflict and economic instability leaves them vulnerable
China has proposed a drastic reduction in the use of pangolin scales for traditional medicine
The biodiversity rich Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve is made up of eight landowners who manage the land as a collective
The seabirds were recently moved to critically endangered status, meaning drastic action has to be taken to save them from being wiped out
Artificial nests increased their breeding rates by 16.5%, though there is no one-size-fits-all design for them This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get…
Infrastructure development in Uganda’s capital should not destroy habitats and green spaces
Interest in dugong conservation is surging beyond Mozambique, with regional initiatives being launched to protect the sea mammals
Tagged by BirdLife SA, Hera completed a 10 000 km journey from Limpopo to her breeding ground in Uzbekistan
New research probes whether captive breeding is hurting or helping parrots
The WWF’s Black Rhino Range Expansion Project has established 17 new populations
The reserve connects the Maluti Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area to southern grazing lands. Conservationists hope there will soon be a continuous protected area
With 16 000 species worldwide already facing extinction, the number of species that are endangered is increasing
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
‘Worst case in history of Richtersveld National Park’ SANParks said of the incident, which involved the attempted poaching of 14 endangered Halfmens succulents
