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Africa’s ecosystems now run on less than two-thirds of their historical energy, with the decline of elephants, lions, and rhinos reshaping landscapes and livelihoods
BIODIVERSITY

Wildlife populations plummet 73% in past 50 years

South Africa has ambitious plans to protect biodiversity This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to…

  • Sheree Bega
1 min read
More rhinos, more money: The rhino bond’s returns are linked to population growth. (Philippe Lopez/AFP)
150 MILLION BOND

‘Rhino bond’ charges onto markets to save South African animals

Investors will see returns if the critically endangered rhino population increases in two designated South African parks

  • Heather Scott
3 min read
A man in protective gear disinfects a bus. The disinfection consists of washing the exterior of a bus, dry sweeping and wet cleaning the inside and aerosol spraying. (Artur Harutyunyan Tass via Getty Images)
ANDREW CUNNINGHAM
Video

Covid-19: Lessons from the zombie apocalypse

Humans are primed to lay the blame for this pandemic at nature’s door, but if we do not wish to reap disaster, we should not sow its seeds

  • Bert Olivier
6 min read