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Few people are aware that the country holds the title of the tortoise capital of the world and is home to 13 species, most of which are endemic. Photo supplied
BONNIE SCHUMANN

Predators in the sky: Crows see tortoises as tasty snacks

South Africa’s dwarf tortoises, and other species, are being wiped out because they are easy prey for pied crows

  • Sheree Bega
9 min read
Farmers are battling outbreaks that are ravaging the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape. (Photo by Wikus de Wet/AFP)
AGRI EASTERN CAPE

Locust fighters in a losing battle in the Nama Karoo

Expert calls for a radical rethink of how South Africa manages brown locust outbreaks.

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read