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Roengrom Aiamsa-ard, unable to sleep, wakes up at 3 am and begins to prepare her tools for later in the day. She’s anxious. The pineapples in her field are just about ripe, a prime target for herds of hungry elephants. Roengrom (or Pa Rom as many...
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We may be modern urban dwellers, surrounded by concrete and steel, yet beneath our routines lies a deep-rooted need to connect with the natural world. This instinct, known as biophilia, describes “an instinctive human desire to connect to nature,” and...
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In the early 16th century, respected Spanish chronicler Gonzalo Oveido described the glittering kingdom of El Dorado, whose ruler was coated in gold dust daily, and which could be found east of the Andes, in the Amazon jungle. That Oveido hadn’t been...
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As someone who’s always been fascinated by the tiny, intricate world of insects, I’ve spent years trying to capture their beauty through photography. Like many nature enthusiasts and conservationists, I wanted to document the incredible diversity...
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In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, eco-tourism stands out as a way to explore the planet's beauty while actively contributing to its preservation. A 2020 study on the future of UN Sustainability Goals and Southeast Asian tourism...
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Welcome to Conservation Mag. We seek passionate voices to help inform, inspire, and empower readers to take action for our planet and to inspire them to explore the beauty and diversity of nature around the globe. These guidelines will help you...
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Captivating journey through the heart of the Smoky Mountains National Park, where the enchanting Fireflies Show unfolds in a mesmerizing symphony of light. Immerse yourself in the magic of nature's glow as we explore the intricacies of firefly...
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An African safari might just be the best holiday you can give yourself as the exceptional experiences that the continent offers are unforgettable adventures. Once you set foot on its shores, Africa takes hold of you. The epic scale of wide spaces is...
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Within the last 20 years, the leopard population has drastically decreased in South Africa and worldwide. One of the most significant contributors to leopard mortality is human-wildlife conflict and loss of habitat. Owen Grobler, wildlife photographer...
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Freshwater crayfish have inhabited New Zealand for millions of years. They have dark, hard, and mottled shells, allowing them to blend in with logs and mud as they seek cover from predators. At night the crustaceans search for food, their strong...
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“It must be terrifying,” muses the young man in the camo uniform. Strange words from someone with a 9mm on his hip. He continues: “I’ve actually tried to imagine what it must be like to be a poacher in the bush who suspects there’s a stopper group out...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The rainforest is said to be one of the richest and oldest living ecosystems of the Earth. They make up approximately 6% of the world's surface area but provide habitat to about 50% of the world's species. Rainforests are jungles which get very high...
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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...
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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...
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‘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...
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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...
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