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How to go on your own self-drive safari in South Africahttps://conservationmag.org/en/travel/all-you-need-to-know-about-how-to-embark-on-your-own-self-drive-safari-in-south-africa

18 March 2019 Did you know that you don’t need to go on an organised tour or game drive to go on safari in South Africa? The idea that you can drive around a reserve yourself spotting wildlife (including the big five!) is actually amazing. Everything you need to...

How AI And ML-Based Tools Help Combat Climate Change: EOSDA Casehttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/how-ai-and-ml-based-tools-help-combat-climate-change-eosda-case

19 June 2024 Discover how EOS Data Analytics (EOSDA) leverages AI and ML to fight climate change through precise satellite imagery analytics for agriculture, forestry, and more. Learn about EOSDA Crop Monitoring, LandViewer, and custom projects, including soil...

Hanging with Orangutans and Walking with Elephants: Eco-Tourism in 2024https://conservationmag.org/en/travel/hanging-with-orangutans-and-walking-with-elephants-eco-tourism-in-2024

31 January 2024 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...

Urban Green Spaces: The Secret to Happier, Healthier Citieshttps://conservationmag.org/en/component/content/article/urban-green-spaces-the-secret-to-happier-healthier-cities?catid=65

09 June 2025 Modern city dwellers remain creatures of nature at heart, and growing research underlines how green spaces in urban environments shape our psychological well-being. In an article by Metka Novak, award-winning urban and environmental planner Tony...

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...

APEXEL 100mm Mobile Phone Macro Photography: Unlocking the Secret World of Insectshttps://conservationmag.org/en/photography/apexel-100mm-mobile-phone-macro-photography-unlocking-the-secret-world-of-insects

18 October 2024 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...

Bullfighting in Spain: Cruelty Your Travel Money Should Not Supporthttps://conservationmag.org/en/travel/bullfighting-in-spain-cruelty-your-travel-money-should-not-support

01 August 2020 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...

Saving the Critically Endangered Sumatran elephanthttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/saving-the-critically-endangered-sumatran-elephant

15 March 2022 The Sumatran elephant and its battle for survival. On the island of Sumatra, a battle for survival is taking place. The Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) is facing an Extinction crisis. Listed as Critically Endangered, estimates are that...

How a South African Festival is Cultivating a Carbon-Negative Futurehttps://conservationmag.org/en/sustainable-lifestyle/how-a-south-african-festival-is-cultivating-a-carbon-negative-future

17 June 2025 What if the answer to the triple planetary crisis — climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss — came not from a boardroom, but a music festival? In Africa’s southernmost indigenous forests, we showed it’s possible. At Reforest Fest 2025,...

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...

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...

NASA Climate change visualisation 2022https://conservationmag.org/en/video/nasa-climate-change-visualisation-2022

18 March 2022 Do you still have some climate denier friends? NASA just released their latest climate change visuaisation that depicts global temperatures between 1880 and 2021. Temperatures in our century has increased mainly due to human activities. NASA indicates...

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...

Scenic tour: Rooi Els, Pringle Bay and the Penguin colony in Betty's Bayhttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/penguin-colony-in-betty-s-bay

07 April 2019 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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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,...