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Palio/Keto, Vegan and the shunned balanced diet in the middlehttps://conservationmag.org/en/sustainable-food/palio-keto-vegan-and-the-shunned-balanced-diet-in-the-middle

17 March 2019 Growing up in the '70s and '80s with an aunt who is a dietician, the conversation around the dinner table and at family get-togethers very often resolved to the balanced diet. I fondly remember she had a way to explain the food groups where the thumb...

How to go on your own self-drive safari in South Africahttps://conservationmag.org/en/travel/all-you-need-to-know-about-how-to-embark-on-your-own-self-drive-safari-in-south-africa

18 March 2019 Did you know that you don’t need to go on an organised tour or game drive to go on safari in South Africa? The idea that you can drive around a reserve yourself spotting wildlife (including the big five!) is actually amazing. Everything you need to...

Climate Change: the facts - Sir David Attenborough's BBC Documentaryhttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/climate-change-the-facts-from-sir-david-attenborough-s-bbc-documentary

18 April 2019 “Right now we are facing our greatest threat in thousands of years, climate change." Sir David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough presented the BBC's latest Climate Change video - Climate Change: the facts. It is a fantastic Video, in this article, I...

Climate Change: the key facts you need to know in 2019https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/climate-change-the-facts-you-need-in-2019

18 April 2019 “Right now we are facing our greatest threat in thousands of years, climate change." Sir David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough presented the BBC's latest Climate Change video - Climate Change: the facts. It is a fantastic video, in this article, I...

Can Youtube Save the Pangolin? Watch the Eye of the Pangolin Movie Nowhttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/can-youtube-save-the-pangolin-watch-the-eye-of-the-pangolin-movie-now

Table Mountain: What you need to know to take the cableway up and hike downhttps://conservationmag.org/en/hiking/table-mountain-what-you-need-to-know-to-take-the-cable-way-up-and-hike-down

What are carbon emission and ocean acidification doing to our oceans and how can you help?https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/what-are-carbon-emission-and-ocean-acidification-doing-to-our-oceans-and-how-can-you-help

Nikon P1000 Review for Safari, Wildlife and Bird Photographyhttps://conservationmag.org/en/photography/nikon-p1000-review-safari-wildlife-bird-photography

18 August 2019 Looking for a BIG zoom for that next African Safari look no further than the Nikon P1000. With an unbelievable 3000mm equivalent zoom, no other bridge camera or very few DSLR lenses comes anywhere close to this range. But does it deliver an all-round...

The Amazon Rainforest fires: how to douse the flameshttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/the-amazon-rainforest-fires-how-to-douse-the-flames

25 August 2019 ‘The Amazon Rainforest is on fire!’ A symbolic interpretation of this expression indicates that the forest is doing well and being cared for by us. Indeed, neither the forest nor we are fortunate enough to claim this. So, what is happening? Why should...

Kogelberg Nature Reserve hike: Oudebosch Office to Stokoe’s Bridgehttps://conservationmag.org/en/sustainable-lifestyle/kogelberg-nature-reserve-hike-oudebosch-office-to-stokoe-bridge

18 October 2019 I had never heard of Thomas Stokoe until about 3 years ago when I began my excellent hiking adventure with someone who just loves the flora in this area. I got my hands on a book and a map both by Peter Slingsby and happened to read all about a most...

Southern right whale survey 2019 low numbers, concerning?https://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/southern-right-whale-survey-2019-low-numbers-concerning

23 October 2019 Southern right whales are one of the favourite visitors along the Cape coast of South Africa. The name of the southern right whale is derived from the fact that they were the right whale to hunt in the whaling days. Southern right whales migrate to...

Scientists Demand 'Paradigm Shift' After Study Shows 'Frightening' Decline of Insects and Spidershttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/scientists-demand-paradigm-shift-after-study-shows-decline-of-insects-and-spiders

03 November 2019 Scientists behind a decade-long biodiversity study published Wednesday, which showed "frightening" declines of insects and spiders in German grasslands and forests, are calling for a "paradigm shift" in land-use policy. "Current initiatives to address...

How to start a hiking group: five easy stepshttps://conservationmag.org/en/hiking/how-to-start-a-hiking-group-five-easy-steps

11 November 2019 Looking to start a local hiking group in your area and don't know where to start? These are the steps I took to bring together a group of casual hikers in my area. Please leave a note in the comments below if you found this article helpful. Looking to...

Understanding shark attack statistics, who is the hunted here?https://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/understanding-shark-attack-statistics-who-is-the-hunted-here

11 November 2019 Sharks have had such a bad rap for so long, and it is difficult to imagine a time when the words “shark” and “attack” didn’t go together. But once upon a time, there were “incidents” and “accidents”, rather than “attacks”. Let’s explore the history...

Quick guide to hike Uitkyk at Mont Rochelle, Franschhoekhttps://conservationmag.org/en/hiking/quick-guide-hike-uitkyk-mont-rochelle-franschhoek

23 December 2019 I first want to wax lyrical about the excellent condition this reserve is in, the reserve paths are an absolute pleasure to hike on. Upon arrival, you can go through the walk-in gate and if the reserve office is not yet open – you can pay them their...

Camera Review: Sony RX10 IV for bird photographyhttps://conservationmag.org/en/photography/review-sony-rx10-iv-for-bird-photography

06 March 2020 Finally, a bridge camera that closes the gap to the DSLR guaranteed to satisfy any birding enthusiast. The large zoom, large 1" 20mp BSI CMOS sensor, weather seal, as well as the compact form factor and ability to carry it with on a hike, comes in...

We tracked 300,000 trees only to find that rainforests are losing their power to help humanityhttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/300-000-trees-only-to-find-that-rainforests-are-losing-their-power-to-help-humanity

10 March 2020 Tropical forests matter to each and every one of us. They suck colossal quantities of carbon out of the atmosphere, providing a crucial brake on the rate of climate change. Yet, new research we have just published in Nature shows that intact tropical...

What Kenya must do to save its roan antelope populationhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/what-kenya-must-do-to-save-its-roan-antelope-population

10 March 2020 Roan antelopes are Africa’s second-largest antelope species. Their populations are stable and growing in some African countries, but in others – like Kenya –they’re threatened with extinction. To address this, the Kenya Wildlife Service is launching a...

While we fixate on coronavirus, Earth is hurtling towards a climate catastrophehttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/while-we-fixate-on-coronavirus-earth-is-hurtling-towards-a-climate-catastrophe

10 April 2020 Earth is heading for another mass extinction – and human activity is to blame. The world’s gaze may be focused on COVID-19 right now. But the risks to nature from human-made global warming – and the imperative to act – remain clear. Earth is heading...

Anglers and Scientists Fight to Save the Dusky Kobhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/anglers-and-scientists-fight-to-save-the-dusky-kob

26 April 2020 Overfishing has caused a decline in the number of dusky kob along the South African coast. Timely interventions will no doubt ensure the survival of the Dusky Kob; otherwise, the risk of extinction is quite palpable. Overfishing has caused a decline in...