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Coronavirus Threat to Africa's Biodiversity and Wildlife Tourismhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/coronavirus-threat-to-africa-s-biodiversity-and-wildlife-tourism

10 April 2020 While the coronavirus is creating havoc around the world, tourism bans around the world, the key to funding wildlife conservation and employment in Africa threaten the livelihoods of the poor. What will the effect be on biodiversity? While the...

Nigeria’s Nature Reserves Need More Help to Protect Biodiversityhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/nigeria-s-nature-reserves-need-more-help-to-protect-biodiversity

05 April 2020 Limited funds and resources hamper protected areas in Nigeria. Most face a shortage of protection staff and sound working equipment. Poachers and cattle herders who drive their livestock to graze inside protected areas are a threat. Because of these...

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...

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...

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 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

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

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08 April 2019 Conservation for Kids: Fun and Educational Ways to Protect Wildlife and the Planet Explore the exciting world of conservation designed especially for kids! This section offers engaging and educational content on how young people can help protect the...

Scenic tour: Rooi Els, Pringle Bay and the Penguin colony in Betty's Bayhttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/penguin-colony-in-betty-s-bay

07 April 2019 On the way to the Whale Coast in Hermanus from Cape Town you will find the less well known Penguin Colony in Betty's Bay On the way to the Whale Coast in Hermanus from Cape Town, why not drive the scenic R44 route via Rooi Els, Pringle Bay to the...

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...

Guide to setting up a Conservation Club or Junior Rangers Program at your kids schoolhttps://conservationmag.org/en/kids-activities/guide-to-setting-up-a-conservation-club-or-junior-rangers-program-at-your-kids-school

10 March 2019 Do you have that burning desire to do something to make a difference or give back? So did I, it all started with a trip to a local conservation area in Limpopo province just a short drive from Johannesburg in South Africa. Step by step guide with all...

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