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African penguins, endemic to Southern Africa, are one of the most threatened seabird species globally and they face the risk of extinction in the wild by 2035. Populations have shrunk by 90% in the past 70 years, dwindling to about 8 500 breeding pairs today.
AFRICAN PENGUIN

Conservationists fight for scientifically-informed fishing closures to ensure African penguin survival

The applicants argue that the forestry, fisheries and environment minister’s interim fishing closures are ‘biologically meaningless’

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
A lioness is seen during a guided safari tour at the Dinokeng Game Reserve outside Pretoria. (Photo by MICHELE SPATARI/AFP via Getty Images)
ANTI POACHING EFFORTS

From farmland to Big Five sanctuary: The evolution of Dinokeng Game Reserve

Dinokeng is the only residential Big Five game reserve in the world within the boundaries of a metro

  • Helen Grange
7 min read