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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

Supporting Endangered Sea Turtle Populationshttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/supporting-endangered-sea-turtle-populations

10 November 2021 There are seven species of Sea Turtles found in all areas of the ocean, except the polar regions. According to the IUCN, each sea turtle species is considered to be at risk of extinction: Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) - vulnerable Olive...

Conserving South Africa's Vulnerable Tortoiseshttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/conserving-south-africa-s-tortoises

15 July 2020 Tortoises are some of our most fascinating fauna. The unique domed shaped carapace combined with their slow gate and unusual appearance never fail to attract attention to wildlife enthusiasts. Tortoises are some of our most fascinating fauna. The...

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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...

Conservation Mag's Ecosystem Simulator Gamehttps://conservationmag.org/en/kids-activities/conservation-mag-ecosystem-simulator-game

15 July 2025 Ecosystem Safari poses a simple challenge: how long can players maintain a healthy African ecosystem? All healthy ecosystems rely on the delicate balance of resources, the most important of which is food. This rudimentary simulator shows just a...

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

Why Act Now: The World in 2050 | Jeffrey Sachs, Jane Goodall, Obiora Ike, Brian Wonghttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/why-act-now-the-world-in-2050-jeffrey-sachs-jane-goodall-obiora-ike-brian-wong

18 August 2023 WHY ACT NOW Introducing Why Act Now, GIFT.ed’s flagship discussion series with visionary thinkers, renowned experts, and passionate activists from around the world. From economic transformation to technological innovation, from climate change to public...

Table Mountain Forest Bathing and Forest Bathing Spotshttps://conservationmag.org/en/hiking/table-mountain-forest-bathing-and-forest-bathing-spots

11 January 2022 We all know that forests are an essential part of the living earth system, and – somehow – we instinctively know that trees are worth preserving. But it’s not just tree-hugging environmental activists who care more about the planet than about people....

What are the differences between conservation and preservation?https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/what-are-the-differences-between-conservation-and-preservation

28 April 2020 Environmentalists, falling into two camps, namely preservationists and conservationists, have been at odds about the difference between conservation and preservation. Is there a difference, or are we creating artificial human-made fences?...

Green Cities Thrive: How Urban Nature Boosts Health and Communityhttps://conservationmag.org/en/component/content/article/green-cities-thrive-how-urban-nature-boosts-health-and-community?catid=65

09 June 2025 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...

Knysna Elephant Park: More than a Tourist Destinationhttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/knysna-elephant-park-more-than-a-tourist-destination

17 October 2023 Knysna Elephant Park turns 30. A significant milestone at the Knysna Elephant Park. We find out more about the all-important research by the pioneering African Elephant Research Unit. Knysna’s Elephant Park is more than a tourist destination keeping...

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...

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...

Lonely Parrots Flock Together with Video-Calling Technologyhttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/lonely-parrots-flock-together-with-video-calling-technology

21 April 2023 A new study by Ilyena Hirskyj, Rebecca Kleinberger and Jennifer Cunha, which helped pet parrots make video calls to each other, suggests that the birds may have benefited from making new feathered friends over the internet. Animal-computer interaction...

Escape the Noise: Introducing Wild Earth Sounds, The Global Map of Focushttps://conservationmag.org/en/magazine/escape-the-noise-introducing-wild-earth-sounds-the-global-map-of-focus

27 November 2025 Are you tired of generic white noise apps? At Conservation Mag, we believe the sounds of the real world—the untouched wild—are the most powerful tools for boosting focus, reducing stress, and encouraging deep sleep. That's why we're thrilled to...

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...

Mozambique Hails Golden Jubilee Gems and Conservation Wins in Zinave and Banhine National Parkshttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/mozambique-hails-golden-jubilee-gems-and-conservation-wins-in-zinave-and-banhine-national-parks

25 July 2023 Along the Savé River, in the North-West of the Province of Inhambane, Zinave National Park transitions between the wet tropical lands and the dry lands of Mozambique; it represents an important crossing point for the nomadic animals migrating through...

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...

Symbiosis with Quercus Petraea: Review of Being an Oak – Life as a Tree by Laurent Tillonhttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/symbiosis-with-quercus-petraea-review-of-being-an-oak-life-as-a-tree-by-laurent-tillon

27 November 2025 In an era where our connection to the natural world is often mediated by screens, Laurent Tillon invites us to slow down and look upwards. As the head of biodiversity at France’s National Forestry Office, Tillon is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap...

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...