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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cape Town's Two Oceans Aquarium: More than just an aquariumhttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/cape-town-two-oceans-aquarium-more-than-just-an-aquarium

15 October 2019 When you think of the Cape Town Two Oceans Aquarium, you probably think of beautiful exhibits, animals of all shapes and sizes and, if you have visited the Aquarium, the dedicated and passionate staff. But the Aquarium is an organisation with a higher...

The medicinal plant uses of flowers, plants and herbs in ancient remedieshttps://conservationmag.org/en/sustainable-lifestyle/medicinal-plant-uses-flowers-plants-herbs-ancient-remedies

Hiking to Hangklip at Pringle Bay, a short drive from Cape Townhttps://conservationmag.org/en/hiking/hangklip-hike-pringle-bay-cape-town

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...

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...

Discover the wonderful world of fynbos at De Hoop Nature Reserve on a family-friendly getawayhttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/wonderful-fynbos-at-de-hoop-nature-reserve-on-a-family-friendly-getaway

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

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

50 Minutes to Save the World - Youtube movie on conserving our oceans hit 1.1m views in 1 weekhttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/50-minutes-to-save-the-world-youtube-movie-on-conserving-our-oceans-hit-1-1m-views-in-1-week

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

Seal Snorkelling: Top Activity in Cape Town that Should be on your Bucket Listhttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/seal-snorkelling-top-activity-in-cape-town-that-should-be-on-your-bucket-list

The Endangered Pangolin and Johannesburg Wildlife Vet’s Brave Fight for Their Existencehttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/endangered-pangolin-and-the-johannesburg-wildlife-vet-s-brave-fight-for-their-existence

Leopard-Livestock Conflict in Sri Lanka: Understanding the ecological and social dimensionshttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/leopard-livestock-conflict-in-sri-lanka-understanding-the-ecological-and-social-dimensions

01 May 2019 Understanding the social and ecological complexities of interactions between large carnivores and livestock farming communities is critical to conserving our natural heritage. I’ve always been drawn to interdisciplinary research trying to address...

Speaking on Sustainabilityhttps://conservationmag.org/en/motivational-speaking

30 April 2019 Speakers on Sustainability, Climate Change, Wildlife and Biodiversity Motivational Speakers on Wildlife, Sustainability, Environmental Issues Are you planning a conference on sustainability or looking for keynote speakers to inspire your audience on...

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