Stellenbosch University has developed a process involving enzymes that can break down bioplastics
A conservation project has brought together biodiversity, habitat protection, cultural heritage and community conservation
About 65% of the web addresses analysed indicated that the users were also trading in other wildlife such as lion, tiger, leopard, reptiles, birds, antelope and primates
Local wildlife groups and an international organisation work together to save 50 animals trapped in a conflict area
Ivory and other wild contraband seized by authorities is being returned to the black market in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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 new guide says cities should power down to reduce the harmful effects of light pollution on all life from insects and bats to birds and turtles
A shortage of critical skills, poor management and inadequate budgets impede the effective management of provincial nature reserves
UK politicians reject a management approach involving sustainably harvesting excessive populations so that carrying capacities of ecosystems are not exceeded
Instituting new, legal means of trading ivory would create opportunities to put poachers and illegal trade syndicates out of business
Game rangers, the custodians of the natural environment, who face danger from wildlife and poachers, use faith to inspire them
There is a duty to show kindness, preserve life, care for the natural environment and not waste water
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
Following the money to combat the illegal wildlife trade in Southern Africa
The listing of wild animals in the Animal Improvement Act would have had ‘catastrophic results’
The two male orcas who patrol the coast from Namibia to Gqeberha are back in the Cape’s sea
The Drakensberg Boys Choir collaborate with George Philippart of The Voice Germany to raise awareness on vulture conservation
Demand has increased locally, but neither the legislation to ensure that both the animals and people are protected, nor the government’s ability to police it, has improved at the same pace.
The Hawks are under-resourced and an independent body is required to tackle syndicated organised crime
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
The 2022 South African Photographer of the Year Awards will showcase the country’s wildlife and natural beauty
The country’s captive lion population of 9 000 is three times the size of the wild lion population.
Man who was dismissed from his job at a top KZN park for links to poaching is held by police in Gauteng
Farmers and auction houses say the theft of cash from the president’s farm has unfairly stained the business of big game
There are a number of approaches available to mitigate the effects of this devastating clash
The second giant squid to wash up on Western Cape beaches in two years was cut into chunks before it could be removed for observation.
The oil and gas lies under wild and beautiful land that is critical for providing millions of people with drinking water and livelihoods, and is home to endangered wildlife
The supreme court of appeal says an animal rights activist had the right to ‘out’ a farmer on Facebook.
Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is contributing to conservation not only with her veterinary skills but also by supporting community development
Twenty-three rhinos have been killed in 36 hours, according to a nonprofit organisation; the environment department says this figure is 24 since the beginning of December
Two government departments are working separately and animal rights groups are not being consulted, concerned groups say