It is a sad fact that some of the most awe-inspiring and beautiful creatures of the ocean, whales and dolphins, are currently the most vulnerable in terms of at risk of extinction. The global threat to these mammals has come to the forefront of issues...
First things first, you might be asking yourself ‘Funky name, but what on earth is a Bonobo?’. Also known as the pygmy chimpanzee, bonobos are primates found in the Congo basin in Africa, and they also happen to be our closest living relatives...
The WWF Nedbank Green Trust’s slogan, Igniting new ways for people and nature to thrive, has never been more relevant or imperative than it is in 2020. It is the year of the Trust’s 30th-anniversary celebrations and the dawn of what many are hoping is...
For decision-makers, a major barrier to tackling the challenge of biodiversity loss on the African continent is the lack of access to global data on biodiversity loss and its impact on people. Evidence-based information is required to support national...
Four young spotted hyenas have been relocated more than 1 400 km to Zinave National Park as the founder population of the first resident large carnivores in decades. Four young spotted hyenas have completed a journey of more than 1 400 km to Zinave...
Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve is located just 30 kilometres outside of Ceres and only 2 hours’ drive outside of Cape Town. When snow falls, you need to be quick to get there; there is no guarantee it’ll be around for long. I have created a...
The very existence of our species and that of others depends on us to continue The wildlife conservation industry largely survives because of tourism funding. The COVID-19 pandemic forced a stop to these resources when borders were shut down, tourism...
New calls to ban bullfighting have been voiced from the activists – La Tortura No Es Cultura (Torture Is Not Culture) after Spain's first bullfight, since lockdown, ended with another slaughtered animal. Warning: Some images in this article contain...
Eswatini undertakes financing training for its Protected Areas with Wilderness Foundation Africa’s Innovative Finance Team Eswatini’s Protected Areas (PAs) cover approximately 4% of the country and are rich in biodiversity with their share of endemism...
I am a bridge camera enthusiast, especially when it comes to my outdoor adventures. I provide you with a form factor to easily take along on a birding hike and the ability to catch a moment without changes lenses. Nikon's Coolpix P950 compact bridge...
Tortoises are some of our most fascinating fauna. The unique domed shaped carapace combined with their slow gate and unusual appearance never fail to attract attention to wildlife enthusiasts. Tortoises are some of our most fascinating fauna. The...
In the remote parts of Northern Kenya, a massive 42,000 square kilometres of open bushland will now be the home of a high-tech fortress being built to protect its rhinos. Thanks to the introduction of a project called Connected Conservation, the...
As a working photographer, nothing quite beats being out in nature with a seascape in front of you and a camera in hand. Whether the ocean is wild with thundering white waves or standing peacefully still so clear that you can stare into its depths, I...
In a win for South African conservation, 26 areas in KwaZulu-Natal, including the world’s smallest desert, can now be legally recognised as nature reserves. This follows a legal stumbling block whereby the areas were unable to properly register with...
Let’s take a moment to celebrate the ocean. Do me a favour and take a deep breath. Now, breathe out. When you are ready, repeat the process. Breathing is something we do without even thinking about it. Now, take a moment to thank the ocean, that...
An estimated 100 environmental laws are being repealed or diluted under the Trump Administration. Research by Columbia Law School, Harvard Law School, the Brookings Institute, and The New York Times estimate that more than 60 environmental rules and...
As any Capetonian worth their salt will tell you, Cape Town, or the Mother City as locals call it, is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world for holiday goers seeking adventure outdoors. Within just a few minutes’ drive visitors and locals...
Every aspect of life has seen some impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Marine conservation charities are currently struggling to stay visible in a world turned virus obsessed. Protecting our oceans requires public will, grassroots support, and careful data...
There are few places where you can jump in a car, leave behind a city of millions and after only two hours’ drive find yourself in a pristine indigenous forest with substantial tracts of magnificent old trees and a rich forest floor carpeted with...
The question is, how do we salvage the threat to our biodiversity? In Africa, the wildlife conservation industry has dealt with many a challenge, from political, economic, social, impacts of urbanisation and even disease outbreaks. However, most of...
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