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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...

Animal euthanasia: vets speak out about how making humane decisions can take its tollhttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/animal-euthanasia-vets-speak-out-about-how-making-humane-decisions-can-take-its-toll

14 September 2022 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,...

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...

Africa’s Wild Dogs, A Survival Storyhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/africa-s-wild-dogs-a-survival-story

30 March 2021 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...

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01 January 1970 About us AT CONSERVATION|MAG WE ARE starting conversations about conservation About us At Conservation Mag, we are dedicated to raising awareness about wildlife and nature and the vital role they play in our lives. Our mission is to amplify the voices...

6 Books About The Environment & Conservation That Will Transport You Outsidehttps://conservationmag.org/en/sustainable-lifestyle/6-books-about-the-environment-conservation-that-will-transport-you-outside

30 April 2020 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...

50 Minutes to Save the World - Youtube movie on conserving our oceans hit 1.1m views in 1 weekhttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/50-minutes-to-save-the-world-youtube-movie-on-conserving-our-oceans-hit-1-1m-views-in-1-week

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...

OceanX's African Voyage: More Than Just Data – a New Era for Marine Science.https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/oceanxs-african-voyage-more-than-just-data-forging-a-new-era-for-marine-science

19 May 2025 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...

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...