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2022 Living Planet Index Report: Summary of the Top Ten Issueshttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/2022-living-planet-index-report-summary-of-the-top-ten-issues

02 November 2022 The 2022 Living Planet Index report indicates an “average 69% decrease in the relative abundance of monitored wildlife populations between 1970 and 2018.” The WWF living planet index is published every two years. This year, it gathered information from...

African Penguin: Facts, Conservation Status and the Heroes Fighting for Their Survivalhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/african-penguin-facts-conservation-status-and-the-heroes-fighting-for-their-survival

18 October 2022 It is not every day that you get a chance to see the fantastic work conservation heroes are doing to fight for an endangered species. I was fortunate enough to be given a tour by Romy Klusener, the head of SANCCOB’s bird rehabilitation program. Who is...

Alternative to meat protein: opulent escargot or humble snail as a sustainable protein https://conservationmag.org/en/sustainable-food/alternative-to-meat-protein-opulent-escargot-or-humble-snail-as-a-sustainable-protein

18 September 2022 Snails as a food source are astoundingly environmentally friendly compared to other protein sources. Does escargot have a role in the common household, or is it destined to remain a delicacy on the restaurant menu? I visited Goshen Snail Farm to find...

Anglers and Scientists Fight to Save the Dusky Kobhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/anglers-and-scientists-fight-to-save-the-dusky-kob

26 April 2020 Overfishing has caused a decline in the number of dusky kob along the South African coast. Timely interventions will no doubt ensure the survival of the Dusky Kob; otherwise, the risk of extinction is quite palpable. Overfishing has caused a decline in...

Atlantic Puffin: Facts About its Fascinating Lifehttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/atlantic-puffin-facts-about-its-fascinating-life

09 October 2022 The Atlantic puffin consistently ranks high in the list of Britain's favourite birds and has been lovingly dubbed ‘The clown of the sea’. The Atlantic Puffin is one of the most recognisable seabirds in the world and has gained icon status due to its...

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...

Byneskranskop - What palaeontology can tell conservationists about species potentialhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/byneskranskop-what-palaeontology-can-tell-conservationists-about-species-potential

20 August 2025 Byneskranskop (BNK1, 34°34’41.88"S 19°28’13.92" E) is an archaeological site consisting of three caves that were excavated between 1973 and 1976 by Franz Schweitzer and M. L. Wilson, and was revealed to have been occupied by humans for the past 12,500...

Calling all Eco-Champions: Entries are now open for the 2023 Eco-Logic Awards!https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/calling-all-eco-champions-entries-are-now-open-for-the-2023-eco-logic-awards

25 May 2023 The Eco-Logic Awards showcase and promote South African individuals, organisations, projects, products and services that benefit ‘People and Planet’. “It’s also a platform to educate consumers about environmental challenges and motivate them to be part...

Camera Review: Sony RX10 IV for bird photographyhttps://conservationmag.org/en/photography/review-sony-rx10-iv-for-bird-photography

06 March 2020 Finally, a bridge camera that closes the gap to the DSLR guaranteed to satisfy any birding enthusiast. The large zoom, large 1" 20mp BSI CMOS sensor, weather seal, as well as the compact form factor and ability to carry it with on a hike, comes in...

Can Youtube Save the Pangolin? Watch the Eye of the Pangolin Movie Nowhttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/can-youtube-save-the-pangolin-watch-the-eye-of-the-pangolin-movie-now

Canon EOS R10 Review: The Budget Powerhouse for Wildlife and Travel Photographyhttps://conservationmag.org/en/photography/canon-eos-r10-review-the-budget-powerhouse-for-wildlife-and-travel-photography

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...

CAT S62 Pro Review: Rugged, Handy and Fun Solution for Outdoor Enthusiastshttps://conservationmag.org/en/sustainable-lifestyle/cat-s62-pro-review-rugged-handy-and-fun-solution-for-outdoor-enthusiasts

14 November 2020 CAT's unchallenged thermal imaging technology encased in a tough as nails package comes in handy in the fight against rhino poaching. Technological changes on most of the smartphones available today have become relatively predictable. CAT's...

Climate Change: the facts - Sir David Attenborough's BBC Documentaryhttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/climate-change-the-facts-from-sir-david-attenborough-s-bbc-documentary

18 April 2019 “Right now we are facing our greatest threat in thousands of years, climate change." Sir David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough presented the BBC's latest Climate Change video - Climate Change: the facts. It is a fantastic Video, in this article, I...

Climate Change: the key facts you need to know in 2019https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/climate-change-the-facts-you-need-in-2019

18 April 2019 “Right now we are facing our greatest threat in thousands of years, climate change." Sir David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough presented the BBC's latest Climate Change video - Climate Change: the facts. It is a fantastic video, in this article, I...

Climbing Broad Peak: No Place for Softieshttps://conservationmag.org/en/hiking/climbing-broad-peak-no-place-for-softies

06 February 2025 ‘You must be climbing K2,’ purred the blonde airhostess on my Islamabad flight, when I let slip I was going mountaineering. I pointed out that, while I’d be staying near the so-called Savage Mountain, I was actually targeting another 8000m peak just...

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...

Cruises and climate: will the twain ever meet?https://conservationmag.org/en/travel/cruises-and-climate-will-the-twain-ever-meet

21 November 2022 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...

Does the Cuckoo Still Sing? Phenology in Britain and our disconnect from naturehttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/does-the-cuckoo-still-sing-phenology-in-britain-and-our-disconnect-from-nature

06 November 2024 It is a common feeling, that first glimpse of the sun before the start of spring. Heat finally warms our bones after the long march of winter, and semblances of hope and rebirth swell in our hearts. It is a common feeling, that first glimpse of the sun...

Eburu Forest In Kenya Back From The Brinkhttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/eburu-forest-in-kenya-back-from-the-brink

18 May 2020 There are few places where you can jump in a car, leave behind a city of millions and after only two hours’ drive find yourself in a pristine indigenous forest with substantial tracts of magnificent old trees and a rich forest floor carpeted with...