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Aardvarks, bats and mole-rats among mammal species sliding towards regional extinction
New data shows habitat loss and degradation are pushing mammals closer to extinction — with endemic species facing the greatest risk
After 53 years without sightings, elusive lizard found alive
From ‘lost’ to living: blue-tailed sandveld lizard rediscovered in Mozambique national park
Scientists warn that poaching, drought threaten Kruger lions and hippos
Lion numbers have remained stable from 2015 to 2023, while the population of hippos plunged by more than 2 500 from 2015 to 2017
Safety net for rare Wolkberg Zulu butterfly in Limpopo
The insects occur at only two tiny sites at high altitudes in the Wolkberg mountain range
The ‘Forgotten Mountain’ is the newest reserve in Limpopo
The biodiversity rich Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve is made up of eight landowners who manage the land as a collective
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
I’m focusing on the just transition, says new environment minister Dion George
The Democratic Alliance’s George, who replaces Barbara Creecy, has commended the work of his predecessor This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your…
Insect decline threatens migratory bird
There are early signs that fewer lesser kestrels and Amur falcons are visiting South Africa this year
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
Dog detectives bust plant poachers in Northern Cape
The team consists of three scent detection dogs that have been trained to sniff out succulent plants
Dogs sniff out succulent thieves
Meet the dogs who are helping combat the plant poaching that serves insatiable overseas markets
Extinction stalks Africa’s lions
The carnivores have lost about 36% of their range in the past two decades
Ten year fishing limit around African penguin colonies gets thumbs-up
A fishing association has said it is concerned about the endangered penguins, but that the limits on fishing must not threaten the industry
SA needs ‘Kruger Park and a bit’ annually to meet global conservation target
The country needs more than “paper parks”, says conservation NGO
African rats are being used to sniff out wildlife crime
Two nonprofits are training African giant pouched rats to detect smuggled contraband in shipping containers