Lion breeders began sharpening their claws and preparing to pounce when the Department of Environmental Affairs’ High-Level Panel proposed the phasing out of captive-bred lions. This latest call for a task team to come up with exit options has got...
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Cities: Urban Growth, Sustainability, and Environmental Challenges Cities are vibrant hubs of culture and activity, but they also face unique challenges related to biodiversity, pollution, and resource management. In this section, you’ll find articles...
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...
Unleash Your Inner Wildlife Filmmaker: Submit Your Videos Today Welcome to Our Wildlife Video Community! Are you an avid nature lover, passionate about capturing the stunning beauty and incredible moments of wildlife encounters? We are thrilled to...
When you think of the Cape Town Two Oceans Aquarium, you probably think of beautiful exhibits, animals of all shapes and sizes and, if you have visited the Aquarium, the dedicated and passionate staff. But the Aquarium is an organisation with a higher...
Conservation of natural resources and processes is a complex and multidimensional task. It requires engaging with a diverse set of stakeholders and ensuring justice without compromising the conservation goals. Currently, India uses various Protected...
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...
Upon first glance, a piece of bullwhip kelp (also known as bull kelp and Nereocystis lutkeana) looks rather alien. Smooth and tubular, it extends from the bottom of the seafloor to the surface with floating, leaf-like blades. Upon first glance, a piece...
The Bryde's whale (Balaenoptera edeni) belongs to the baleen family of whales, together with blue whales and humpback whales. Bryde’s whales are commonly confused with Sei Whales, however, Bryde’s whales are smaller and inhabit predominantly tropical...
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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Biology: Understanding Life, Ecosystems, and Natural Systems This tag features a collection of articles that explore various aspects of biology, including ecology, evolutionary biology, conservation genetics, and the intricate relationships between...
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...
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....
Beavers: The Quiet Scientists I’ve always felt drawn to quiet creatures — the ones who work hard, help others, but rarely get noticed. When I first learned about beavers, I saw more than just animals building dams. I saw humble engineers, silently...
A keen eye and a passionate spirit can lead to amazing new discoveries. We studied these key pollinators, that have been much overlooked and were finally able to give it its very own name. Europe has many places to visit that are rugged, wild, full of...
“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...
Voices mingle in a cacophony of languages and accents beneath the warm embrace of the African sun. Drivers, guides, cars, and buses create a bustling atmosphere, indicative of a popular tourist hub. The welcome desk handles a booking irregularity with...
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...
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Anthropocene: Human Impact and Environmental Change The Anthropocene section of Conservation Mag delves into the concept of the Anthropocene, a term used to describe the current geological epoch characterized by significant human impact on the Earth’s...
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Animal Rights: Advocacy, Ethics, and Welfare Initiatives The Animal Rights section of Conservation Mag delves into the ethical considerations surrounding the treatment of animals and the movement dedicated to promoting their welfare. This tag features...
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