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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife announced this week that the granulate bladder grasshopper (Prostalia granulata), an endangered insect not recorded by scientists since 1980, has been rediscovered
BIODIVERSITY

Endangered grasshopper rediscovered in KZN after 45 years

Scientists have rediscovered an endangered grasshopper species in KwaZulu-Natal, underscoring the importance of small protected areas — and the often-overlooked invertebrates…

  • Sheree Bega
2 min read
Crunchy: Fried nsenene or bush crickets are a protein-rich delicacy but this year they are scarce. Photo: Michele Sibiloni/AFP/Getty Images
BUSH CRICKETS

Uganda’s tasty crickets are in short supply

They’re a sought-after seasonal delicacy, but deforestation and a growing export market are leaving Ugandans with too little to crunch on

  • Andrew Arinaitwe
  • The Continent
3 min read