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CONSERVATION SERVITUDE SOUTH AFRICA

Livestock, rooibos and tortoises: Farmer conserves threatened species

The Nels, who farm in the Nieuwoudtville district of the arid Karoo, blend farming with conservation to protect the speckled dwarf tortoise

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Few people are aware that the country holds the title of the tortoise capital of the world and is home to 13 species, most of which are endemic. Photo supplied
BONNIE SCHUMANN

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

  • Sheree Bega
9 min read