On 7 December, Mozambique’s Council for Ministers issued a decree to formally merge the spectacular terrestrial and marine ecosystems of Maputo Special Reserve and Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve into one conservation area —the new Maputo National...
August/September marks a significant milestone for the rhino species' fight against rhino extinction and the rewilding of Zinave National Park with rhinos. Conservation heroes have successfully reintroduced 27 rhinos, 20 white and 7 black rhinos in...
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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...
Clifford Roberts took a cruise and mused about cruise tourism against the backdrop of climate change and COP27 in Egypt. This is a story about a cruise, but it must begin with an admission. I’ve always regarded the industry with some scepticism. In the...
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...
The ConservationMag Photography Awards celebrate the resilience of the natural world and the photographers who document it. We invite photographers from around the globe, amateur, professional, and youth, to share their vision of biodiversity,...
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Loadshedding getting you down? Need a wilderness or romantic escape? Then look no further than Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve. Nervously I revved the engine of my quad bike and headed up the rocky jeep track. The powerful bike was perfect for the terrain...
Will the Canon PowerShot Zoom monocular compact digital camera replace my smartphone on walks and hikes? Absolutely, because of its relatively low cost, easy portability and zoom capability. Key Considerations It’s handy and fits in a pocket. For its...
We’ve got some exciting updates at Conservation Mag that we can’t wait to share with you! New Column from Matthew Holt: Our top travel writer, Matthew Holt, now has his own dedicated column Matthew's Adventures in the Travel section, offering fresh...
Discover the allure of Fogo Island, where fire meets the ocean in a spectacle of nature. Explore Cape Verde's diverse landscapes, from volcanic peaks to lush valleys, amidst a rich tapestry of history and culture. Experience climbing Pico do Fogo and...
New technical reports outline high-risk plastics polluting the planet and shows global plastic bans, phase-outs and control measures are entirely feasible WWF is calling on governments to support global bans and phase outs of the ‘most high-risk and...
Growing up in the '70s and '80s with an aunt who is a dietician, the conversation around the dinner table and at family get-togethers very often resolved to the balanced diet. I fondly remember she had a way to explain the food groups where the thumb...
The stench is the first thing many people notice. When you live near a CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation), you know the smell. The stench is the first thing many people notice. When you live near a CAFO (concentrated animal feeding...
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...
The four-month joint expedition by OceanX and OceanQuest has wrapped up the Around Africa Expedition, delivering groundbreaking insights into the continent’s deep-sea environment and bolstering scientific capacity across Africa. Conducted from January...
Limpopo’s wilderness-rich Waterberg region was on the verge of getting a new residential golf estate and hotel development. Then, suddenly, things changed, and in 2010, the property was sold. What has arisen in its place is a leading conservation...
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....
Meet the Binturong Often misunderstood as a curious blend of bear and cat, the binturong is a tree-dwelling mammal native to the rainforests of South and Southeast Asia. With shaggy black fur, a long prehensile tail and an unmistakable aroma...
Wales; a land where myth and reality intertwine, where tales are passed down through generations, speaking of creatures both mythical and real. Among these narratives lies the story of the Eryri Torgoch. Arctic Charr populations are under threat. A...
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