Environmental Protection
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Rwanda’s grey crowned cranes soar from fewer than 300 to 1,438 in a decade
Rwanda's grey crowned cranes have achieved a remarkable recovery, with their population surging from under 300 to 1,438 in a decade. This success, driven by sustained…
One elephant, 400km and 20 years of reconnecting a broken landscape
Deep in the Knysna forest, a lone elephant named Strangefoot, thought to be the last of her kind in the area, highlights the critical need for connected landscapes. This article…
Only 119 free-roaming cheetahs remain in South Africa, landmark census finds
A landmark four-year census has found that only 119 free-roaming cheetahs remain outside South Africa’s national parks and private game reserves, with researchers warning that…
Tiny birds, vast journeys: Inside SA’s first shorebird tracking project
BirdLife South Africa launches its first tracking project for migratory shorebirds, revealing complex journeys and new conservation priorities across the Africa–Eurasian flyway
Wildlife populations plummet 73% in past 50 years
South Africa has ambitious plans to protect biodiversity This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to…
Global survey reveals 72% support criminalising actions that damage nature, climate
South African respondents demand legal accountability for environmental harm This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail &…
Appeal court rules against use of drones in SA recreational fishing
The ban on drones and remote-controlled boats is viewed as a win for marine conservation efforts by the environment department
Sierra Leone rangers fight uphill battle against deforestation
With just 62 wardens to cover some 14,000 hectares, it’s an arduous game of cat and mouse