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mountainhttps://conservationmag.org/en/tags/mountain

15 July 2021 Mountains: Exploring the Majestic Peaks and Ecosystems Mountains are some of the most awe-inspiring natural features on the planet, offering breathtaking views, unique ecosystems, and incredible biodiversity. From towering peaks to rugged terrain,...

Table Mountain National Park: 3 Great Lesser-Known Hiking Trailshttps://conservationmag.org/en/hiking/table-mountain-national-park-3-great-lesser-known-hiking-trails

25 May 2021 Fiona McIntosh, author of Table Mountain Activity Guide and Hike Cape Town identifies three of her favourite hiking trails in Table Mountain National Park. Capetonians are spoilt for choice when it comes to hiking trails. A network of paths...

Silvermine Nature Reserve: Hiking the Cape Floral Regionhttps://conservationmag.org/en/hiking/silvermine-nature-reserve-hiking-the-cape-floral-region

07 April 2021 Spectacular Silvermine Fiona McIntosh goes hiking in the Silvermine section of Table Mountain National Park, one of the hotspots of the Cape Floral Kingdom World Heritage Site Pics Shaen Adey and Corinne Merry “Now this is an interesting one,” says...

fresh waterhttps://conservationmag.org/en/tags/fresh-water

03 April 2021 Freshwater: Protecting Water Resources and Ensuring Sustainable Management Freshwater resources are essential for life, supporting ecosystems, agriculture, and human needs. This section highlights the importance of freshwater conservation in...

Bryde's Whale: Conservation and Research of this Vulnerable Mammalhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/bryde-s-whale-conservation-and-research-on-this-vulnerable-mammal

03 April 2021 The Bryde's whale (Balaenoptera edeni) belongs to the baleen family of whales, together with blue whales and humpback whales. Bryde’s whales are commonly confused with Sei Whales, however, Bryde’s whales are smaller and inhabit predominantly tropical...

History of Wildlife Conservation: An Open Eyed Accounthttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/an-open-eyed-history-of-wildlife-conservation

02 April 2021 Today’s conservationists are taxed with protecting the living embodiments of tens of millions of years of nature’s creation, and they face unprecedented challenges for doing so — from climate change and habitat destruction to pollution and...

marine protected area https://conservationmag.org/en/tags/marine-protected-area

22 January 2021 Marine Protected Areas: Essential for Ocean Conservation and Biodiversity Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are critical for safeguarding ocean ecosystems and promoting marine biodiversity. These zones restrict human activity to protect vulnerable species,...

Boat Strikes Linked to Decline in the World's Largest Fish - Whale Sharkshttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/boat-strikes-linked-to-decline-in-the-world-s-largest-fish-whale-sharks

22 January 2021 Modelling of whale shark (Rhincodon typus) population trends, in a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Maldives, has linked changes in animal behaviour to injuries caused by boat strikes. Modelling of whale shark (Rhincodon typus) population trends, in...

Ocean and Climate Change Dialogues: The impact of Climate Change on our Oceanshttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/ocean-and-climate-change-dialogues-clarifying-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-our-oceans

15 January 2021 Scientific understanding of climate change has evolved over time. What was originally understood to be primarily an atmospheric issue is now understood to be an ocean issue too. In December, I participated in the Ocean and Climate Change Dialogues (the...

Kogelberg Nature Reserve’s Mbali Eco-cabins: Outdoors without leaving a footprinthttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/kogelberg-nature-reserve-s-mbali-eco-cabins-outdoors-without-leaving-a-footprint

11 December 2020 Development, growth, probably two of the words that get me the most concerned. What if everyone, all seven-plus billion of us just did a little development and expansion? Imagine the impact. But, there is genuinely some development that has limited...

The Great Migration in Africa - Unwitnessedhttps://conservationmag.org/en/travel/the-great-migration-in-africa-unwitnessed

09 December 2020 The plains trembled and the swirling, brown cloud of dust hovered as the wildebeest moved towards the Mara River - the Great Wildebeest Migration across the plains of East Africa had begun. The migration is one of the world’s most spectacular displays...

Two Oceans Aquarium: World Class Conservation for 25 Yearshttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/two-oceans-aquarium-world-class-conservation-for-25-years

29 November 2020 It all started with a dream. Two brothers wanted to build an aquarium in Cape Town that would make the world proud. The dream became a reality when on 13 November 1995, the Two Oceans Aquarium opened its doors to the public. There are 27,000 to 30,000...

Beautiful Natural Areas to Visit in Europehttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/beautiful-natural-areas-to-visit-in-europe

24 November 2020 A keen eye and a passionate spirit can lead to amazing new discoveries. We studied these key pollinators, that have been much overlooked and were finally able to give it its very own name. Europe has many places to visit that are rugged, wild, full of...

Wildlife zones to protect all of South Africa’s rhinohttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/wildlife-zones-to-protect-all-of-south-africa-s-rhino

22 October 2020 South Africa’s multitude of public and private rhino custodians are coming together like never before in an initiative that will see all South African rhino being protected as a single national herd. South Africa’s multitude of public and private rhino...

Protecting Whales and Dolphins from Extinction: Call for Global Actionhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/protecting-whales-and-dolphins-from-extinction-call-for-global-action

21 September 2020 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...

making a differencehttps://conservationmag.org/en/tags/making-a-difference

09 September 2020 Making a Difference: Inspiring Stories and Actions in Conservation Explore inspiring stories of individuals and organizations making a tangible impact in conservation and environmental protection. From grassroots initiatives to large-scale projects,...

primateshttps://conservationmag.org/en/tags/primates

09 September 2020 Primates: Protecting Endangered Species and Preserving Biodiversity Primates, a diverse group of mammals that includes monkeys, apes, and lemurs, are vital to maintaining ecosystem health. Found across the globe, from tropical rainforests to savannahs,...

Saving our closest relatives: An Interview with the world’s only Bonobo Sanctuaryhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/saving-our-closest-relatives-an-interview-with-the-world-s-only-bonobo-sanctuary

08 September 2020 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...

WWF Nedbank Green Trust Making a Difference for 30 yearshttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/wwf-nedbank-greentrust-making-a-difference-for-30-years

03 September 2020 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...

What does a declining natural world mean for our well-being in Africa?https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/what-does-a-declining-natural-world-mean-for-our-well-being-in-africa

19 August 2020 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...