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Matroosberg Snow: Snowball fights and epic landscape photographyhttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/matroosberg-snow-snowball-fights-and-epic-landscape-photography

06 August 2020 Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve is located just 30 kilometres outside of Ceres and only 2 hours’ drive outside of Cape Town. When snow falls, you need to be quick to get there; there is no guarantee it’ll be around for long. I have created a...

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...

In the firing-line: An exclusive interview with the elite anti-poaching unit at Singita South Africahttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/in-the-firing-line-an-exclusive-interview-with-the-elite-anti-poaching-unit-at-singita-south-africa

18 March 2022 “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...

Warapoka Endangered Rainforest: Local Tourism Project Support the Forest and Community https://conservationmag.org/en/places/warapoka-endangered-rain-forest-local-tourism-project-support-the-forest-and-community

09 May 2022 “Tourism preserves our environment, culture, and livelihood”: Guyana's smallest indigenous group calls for visitors to help protect their endangered rainforest and land rights through first ever visits. When the indigenous leaders of the remote village...

Rigs-to-Reefs: Should decommissioned oil rigs be converted to artificial reefs?https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/rigs-to-reefs-should-decommissioned-oil-rigs-be-converted-to-artificial-reefs

05 December 2023 The pollution caused by the oil industry is a well-known issue; however, attention is usually focused on the direct impact of burning fossil fuels. An often overlooked but equally important topic is the challenge of waste disposal – how should oil rigs...

Climate and Communal Justice: Cultivating Equity Through Urban Greening in Cape Townhttps://conservationmag.org/en/sustainable-lifestyle/climate-and-communal-justice-cultivating-equity-through-urban-greening-in-cape-town

30 July 2025 South Africa transitioned into democracy 31 years ago, propelled by Nelson Mandela's vision for a more equitable society. However, three decades after the abolishment of apartheid legislation, South Africa remains heavily segregated and burdened by...

Rewilding Rhino: Conservation Heroes Successfully Translocate 27 Rhinos to Mozambiquehttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/rewilding-rhino-conservation-heroes-successfully-translocate-26-rhinos-to-mozambique

21 September 2022 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...

Dimming Lights: Witnessing the Enchanting Firefly Show in the Smoky Mountains National Parkhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/dimming-lights-witnessing-the-enchanting-firefly-show-in-the-smoky-mountains-national-park

21 December 2023 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...

Bull Kelp’s Comeback: A Community’s Fight Against Ocean Warminghttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/bull-kelps-comeback-a-communitys-fight-against-ocean-warming

13 November 2024 Upon first glance, a piece of bullwhip kelp (also known as bull kelp and Nereocystis lutkeana) looks rather alien. Smooth and tubular, it extends from the bottom of the seafloor to the surface with floating, leaf-like blades. Upon first glance, a piece...

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...

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...

Capturing the Leopard's Struggle and Beauty: a Wildlife Photographer's Perspectivehttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/capturing-the-leopards-struggle-and-beauty-a-wildlife-photographers-perspective

09 June 2023 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...

KwaZulu-Natal: Where Safari and Scuba Meet Conservationhttps://conservationmag.org/en/component/content/article/kwazulu-natal-where-safari-and-scuba-meet-conservation?catid=65

17 June 2025 For the adventurous spirit craving both salt and soil, with hearts drawn to the deep and souls stirred by the wild, KwaZulu-Natal offers a rare kind of magic. It’s an unfolding of Africa’s most majestic wildlife encounters on land, and technicolour...

Be a Backyard Scientist: Your Guide to Saving Species with Your Phonehttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/be-a-backyard-scientist-your-guide-to-saving-species-with-your-phone

03 July 2025 “I used to walk past flowers and trees without noticing them. Now, I find myself learning their names and their pollinators, all because I uploaded one photo on a citizen science app”- a Zoologist Imagine clicking a photo of an insect, plant, or any...

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...

In New Zealand, Conservation Is Buoyed by Indigenous Knowledgehttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/in-new-zealand-conservation-is-buoyed-by-indigenous-knowledge

13 September 2022 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...

Where Do South Africa's Whales Go? Following Their Journey Through Satellite Trackinghttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/where-do-south-africas-whales-go-following-their-journey-through-satellite-tracking

01 October 2024 South Africa's coastline is a crucial home to the southern right whales, especially between Nature's Valley and Muizenberg. Over the past 55 years, researchers at the Mammal Research Institute (MRI) Whale Unit, University of Pretoria, have monitored...

Popcorn-Scented Bearcats: The Binturong’s Role in Asia’s Rainforests—and How to Save Ithttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/popcorn-scented-bearcats-the-binturongs-role-in-asias-rainforests-and-how-to-save-it

03 May 2025 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...