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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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...