In the heart of the Free State grasslands, where the golden fields shimmer before a late afternoon thunderstorm, there stands a lonesome road sign. The nails holding it up is rusted and old, the paint slowly being eroded away by weather and time. In...
Upon first glance, a piece of bullwhip kelp (also known as bull kelp and Nereocystis lutkeana) looks rather alien. Smooth and tubular, it extends from the bottom of the seafloor to the surface with floating, leaf-like blades. Upon first glance, a piece...
The Amazonian manatee, the only manatee species that lives exclusively in freshwater, is a remarkable yet endangered creature. These gentle, herbivorous mammals play a vital role in keeping the rivers and waterways of the Amazon healthy. The Amazonian...
It is a common feeling, that first glimpse of the sun before the start of spring. Heat finally warms our bones after the long march of winter, and semblances of hope and rebirth swell in our hearts. It is a common feeling, that first glimpse of the sun...
Climate change, sustainability, and eco-friendly production are discussions that brands are having globally. Companies and organizations know their customers are moving towards products that will not harm the environment, and so are they. Climate...
Modern conservation is failing. Though the need for systemic change to realign the relationship between humanity and the planet is beyond the focus of conservation organisations, protected areas have a key role to play. Modern conservation is failing....
As winter approaches, your polytunnel doesn't have to turn into an icebox. Learn how to keep your garden thriving with warmth without burning a hole in your pocket. As winter approaches, your polytunnel doesn't have to turn into an icebox. Learn how to...
One of My first memories was of a house we lived in with two cars, a study, a lounge, three bedrooms, a garage to park the vehicles and a manicured garden. Like most of us, I was born into a relationship with debt. One of My first memories was of a...
Monsoons had already arrived on the western coast when I reached Sonam Bandharo. The sea was raging, splashing furiously against the rocky coast. The dark asphalt road connecting the coast to Velan's nearest village shimmered under the glorious...
The 2024 Living Planet Index (LPI) paints a troubling picture of our planet’s ecosystems, showing a 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations from 1970 to 2020. This alarming trend highlights the profound impact of human...
Mastering Wildlife Shots with the Right (and Wrong) Gear: How to Adapt and Succeed in the Field As a photojournalist living in the largest city in the world, making a regular connection with nature is difficult. Mastering Wildlife Shots with the Right...
South Africa's coastline is a crucial home to the southern right whales, especially between Nature's Valley and Muizenberg. Over the past 55 years, researchers at the Mammal Research Institute (MRI) Whale Unit, University of Pretoria, have monitored...
Read the full exclusive interview. Old Man of the Sea: Captain Scott Smith on Shark Diving and Ocean Conservation. This transcript was electronically generated and may contain minor inaccuracies. Read the full exclusive interview. Old Man of the Sea:...
By Dr. Thomas S. Mullikin and Dr. Juan Carlos Valdivieso Coffee has satisfied families across the world for generations. Historical records of coffee drinking date back to the middle of the 15th century, and the roasting and brewing of coffee remain...
Where Vikings and Sandlappers Converge. Iceland, the Fridrikssons, and the necessity of addressing environmental challenges for all of humanity. Having spent much of the last 40 years, travelling around the globe to witness and engage with...
If you follow our account on Threads, you will notice my many calls for Paul Watson's release and my requests for your signature on the petition for his release. Today, it is my turn to add my voice to an article and tribute to Paul Watson. If you...
In 2017, Abhinaya Pathak, then Assistant Warden of Chitwan National Park, and his team engaged in translocating some swamp deer to CNP in Chitwan, Nepal. The team moved a small herd of swamp deer from Shuklaphanta National Park to Chitwan National...
Impact of human encroachment on Southern California's mountain lions. As development expands, their habitats shrink, posing a critical threat to their survival and highlighting the need for urgent conservation efforts. Pushed to find refuge in their...
Discover how the Singita concession in Sabi Sand is protecting trees from elephant damage with innovative wire mesh collars. Learn about the success of this conservation effort, the challenges faced, and the future implications for preserving Africa's...
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