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...
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...
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...
For lovers of wildlife and wilderness, being stuck indoors for the foreseeable future can seem uninspiring. While studying at university, I lost the joy of reading for escapism and focused entirely on academic writing. I recently rediscovered the...
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Wild dogs are one of the most wide-ranging carnivores on the continent. Several decades of habitat conversion and deliberate extermination have greatly reduced range, leaving many populations smaller, more fragmented, and isolated. ~ Dr Harriet...
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...
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...
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...
Euthanising an animal – be it a dog, cow, horse or lion – is seldom an easy decision for an owner or custodian to make. For veterinarians, too, giving advice and having to put an animal down can be fraught with emotional difficulty – as morals, ethics,...
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...
“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...
We all know our children are facing an obesity crisis; the statistics are dizzying. The methods that make the most sense on the surface - diets, summer camp interventions, mandatory gym classes - none of them appear to be working. We all know our...
When you think of honey, what comes to mind? Something sweet on your morning toast, some natural cure to your sore throat, or maybe a jar of golden goodness at your local market. However, in the distant Nepal mountains, honey is more than just a meal....
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New visitor experiences in the Camdeboo have cast light on conservation efforts such as the ‘re-wilding’ of cheetah It’s strange how much faith a daintily electrified perimeter brings when you’re outside, miles from anyone, in the middle of lion...
Many movies have portrayed the advent of robots and AI as the beginning of the world's end. Many plots include AI deciding to end humanity because we are ruining the earth. If we as humans stay in charge, the earth is doomed. So, as an...
The fog was so thick I could feel it embracing my body, which was still stiff from sleep. It was 5:45 in the morning, and I was navigating a narrow, steep trail through the rugged hills of the cloud forest in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia....
Modelling of whale shark (Rhincodon typus) population trends, in a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Maldives, has linked changes in animal behaviour to injuries caused by boat strikes. Modelling of whale shark (Rhincodon typus) population trends, in...
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