The rodents’ population is increasing and, as their usual food sources become scarce, they are feeding on vulnerable species such as the wandering albatross

In a single day, temperatures in northern KwaZulu-Natal climbed to a lethal 45°C, causing a mass die-off of birds and bats

A suspended senior Northern Cape nature conservation official has won a prestigious international award for his work to save flamingos.

Trio told to vacate their offices and barred from participating in impact assessment, writes Fiona Macleod.

Three senior Northern Cape conservation officials have been suspended, possibly for their efforts to protect flamingos at Kamfers Dam as officials.

Lesser flamingos have started breeding on a specially constructed artificial island at the Kamfers Dam, the Northern Cape department of tourism, environment and conservation said…