Africa’s birds of prey in danger of population collapse
/ 17 January 2024

Africa’s birds of prey in danger of population collapse

Researchers have found that the continent’s population of raptors have declined, even in protected areas

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Dogs sniff out succulent thieves
/ 1 October 2023

Dogs sniff out succulent thieves

Meet the dogs who are helping combat the plant poaching that serves insatiable overseas markets

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Court stops crossbreeding of wildlife like rhino, lion, giraffe
/ 10 March 2023

Court stops crossbreeding of wildlife like rhino, lion, giraffe

The listing of wild animals in the Animal Improvement Act would have had ‘catastrophic results’

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After 60 years, cheetahs return to Maputo Special Reserve
/ 14 October 2021

After 60 years, cheetahs return to Maputo Special Reserve

Historic conservation milestone for rewilding project in Mozambique

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/ 2 November 2007

Abalone on brink of extinction, NGOs warn

Those involved in the recent fierce debate over abalone needed to bear in mind the species was on the brink of extinction, major environmental organisations warned on Friday. The warning follows the delay of a ban on commercial trade and harvesting of the valuable shellfish in the face of strong opposition from those with permits to do so.