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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...
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Limited funds and resources hamper protected areas in Nigeria. Most face a shortage of protection staff and sound working equipment. Poachers and cattle herders who drive their livestock to graze inside protected areas are a threat. Because of these...
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I first want to wax lyrical about the excellent condition this reserve is in, the reserve paths are an absolute pleasure to hike on. Upon arrival, you can go through the walk-in gate and if the reserve office is not yet open – you can pay them their...
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Discovery After Decades: Rare Shrew Sighting Boosts Conservation Hopes Conservationists are celebrating the confirmed rediscovery of the Boosmansbos long-tailed forest shrew (Myosorex longicaudatus boosmani) after 46 years, a significant find in South...
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The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is clinging to survival, with less than 300 remaining in the wild. Their Indonesian cousins, the Javan and Balinese tigers, have already been declared Extinct, and experts are concerned the Sumatran tiger...
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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...
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Discover how the Singita concession in Sabi Sand is protecting trees from elephant damage with innovative wire mesh collars. Learn about the success of this conservation effort, the challenges faced, and the future implications for preserving Africa's...
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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...
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The exotic pet trend can be seen in South Africa, where having an African Grey parrot is, “as South African as the national sports team’. But is this trade as carefree and simple as the public eye sees it? The exotic pet trade handles the trade between...
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For 14-year-old Nigel and other orangutans who have fallen victim to the illegal wildlife trade, freedom is a distant memory. Torn from his mother’s arms as an infant, Nigel has spent most of his life in captivity. He was hairless and starving when he...
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Climate change, sustainability, and eco-friendly production are discussions that brands are having globally. Companies and organizations know their customers are moving towards products that will not harm the environment, and so are they. Climate...
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I had never heard of Thomas Stokoe until about 3 years ago when I began my excellent hiking adventure with someone who just loves the flora in this area. I got my hands on a book and a map both by Peter Slingsby and happened to read all about a most...
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As any Capetonian worth their salt will tell you, Cape Town, or the Mother City as locals call it, is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world for holiday goers seeking adventure outdoors. Within just a few minutes’ drive visitors and locals...
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13 Tips for 13 Peaks On Table Mountain most weekends, you’ll encounter trail snakes and family groups filing up hitherto obscure humps, like Judas Peak and Klaasens Kop. It’s all due to Cape Town’s trail-running superstar, Ryan Sandes. In March 2019,...
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In a win for South African conservation, 26 areas in KwaZulu-Natal, including the world’s smallest desert, can now be legally recognised as nature reserves. This follows a legal stumbling block whereby the areas were unable to properly register with...
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Fiona McIntosh, author of Table Mountain Activity Guide and Hike Cape Town identifies three of her favourite hiking trails in Table Mountain National Park. Capetonians are spoilt for choice when it comes to hiking trails. A network of paths...
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Have a look. Do you see something new? Odds are you may not; they are subtle. You cannot believe how massive the overhaul and yet it looks so similar. Simplicity is tough to achieve. It all started around February last year. Wow, has it been that long?...
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Abundant water and fewer hikers than normal mean that there’s never been a better time to hike the Fish River Canyon. Roy White, Shaen Adey and Fiona pose on the the canyon rim - all clean and shiny The wilderness hike through Namibia’s spectacular...
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For the adventurous spirit craving both salt and soil, with hearts drawn to the deep and souls stirred by the wild, KwaZulu-Natal offers a rare kind of magic. It’s an unfolding of Africa’s most majestic wildlife encounters on land, and technicolour...
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The future is like an image loading on a very slow internet connection. At first, you can see a couple of dots appearing. They have a shape, but you have no idea what it is; slowly, the image becomes more detailed as it loads. Then, the image has been...
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