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What are carbon emission and ocean acidification doing to our oceans and how can you help?https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/what-are-carbon-emission-and-ocean-acidification-doing-to-our-oceans-and-how-can-you-help

Scaling up: Protecting Pangolins, One Pangopup at a Timehttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/scaling-up-protecting-pangolins-one-pangopup-at-a-time

23 November 2022 Exhausted as she coaxed the scaly little creature in her hands to open its mouth and drink from the tiny nipple, Maria Diekmann was happy. The weeks-old pangolin just fit in her hands and looked like a tiny anteater–only covered in scales instead of...

Escape the Noise: Introducing Wild Earth Sounds, The Global Map of Focushttps://conservationmag.org/en/magazine/escape-the-noise-introducing-wild-earth-sounds-the-global-map-of-focus

27 November 2025 Are you tired of generic white noise apps? At Conservation Mag, we believe the sounds of the real world—the untouched wild—are the most powerful tools for boosting focus, reducing stress, and encouraging deep sleep. That's why we're thrilled to...

Green Cities Thrive: How Urban Nature Boosts Health and Communityhttps://conservationmag.org/en/component/content/article/green-cities-thrive-how-urban-nature-boosts-health-and-community?catid=65

09 June 2025 We may be modern urban dwellers, surrounded by concrete and steel, yet beneath our routines lies a deep-rooted need to connect with the natural world. This instinct, known as biophilia, describes “an instinctive human desire to connect to nature,” and...

Conserving South Africa's Vulnerable Tortoiseshttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/conserving-south-africa-s-tortoises

15 July 2020 Tortoises are some of our most fascinating fauna. The unique domed shaped carapace combined with their slow gate and unusual appearance never fail to attract attention to wildlife enthusiasts. Tortoises are some of our most fascinating fauna. The...

Freedom Takes Flight: A Photo Story of AMUS Rehabilitating Birds of Preyhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/freedom-takes-flight-a-photo-story-of-amus-rehabilitating-birds-of-prey

25 November 2024 My heart rate accelerated in anticipation of what was about to happen. I’d seen it many times on TV but never in person, let alone five meters in front of me! I had come to the Sierra of Hornachos in Extremadura, Spain, to witness the release of some...

Scenic tour: Rooi Els, Pringle Bay and the Penguin colony in Betty's Bayhttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/penguin-colony-in-betty-s-bay

07 April 2019 On the way to the Whale Coast in Hermanus from Cape Town you will find the less well known Penguin Colony in Betty's Bay On the way to the Whale Coast in Hermanus from Cape Town, why not drive the scenic R44 route via Rooi Els, Pringle Bay to the...

South Africa's Endangered Marine Wildlife and Marine Protected Areashttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/south-africa-s-endangered-marine-wildlife-and-marine-protected-areas

20 July 2021 The world’s least explored and most vulnerable ecosystem—the ocean—is under threat, with more than 80% of marine pollution coming from land-based activities. Once seen as too remote to harm, the deep sea is facing pressures from mining, pollution,...

Paul Watson’s Battle for Our Oceans: A Call for Justice and Releasehttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/paul-watsons-battle-for-our-oceans-a-call-for-justice-and-release

22 August 2024 If you follow our account on Threads, you will notice my many calls for Paul Watson's release and my requests for your signature on the petition for his release. Today, it is my turn to add my voice to an article and tribute to Paul Watson. If you...

Technology Solutions Can Aide Conservation Efforts in Africahttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/technology-solutions-can-aide-conservation-efforts-in-africa

21 April 2020 Knowledge is key to understanding our impacts on often fragile systems. Technology is not going to solve all our problems, but it is offering environmental research ways to make better choices by improving our knowledge. Knowledge is key to...

The Ocean's Ticking Time Bombs: Offshore Oil and Gas Expansion and Our Climate Futurehttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/the-oceans-ticking-time-bombs-offshore-oil-and-gas-expansion-and-our-climate-future

17 November 2025 As world leaders gather in Belém for COP 30, Brazil faces a contradiction – hosting urgent climate negotiations while simultaneously pursuing aggressive offshore fossil fuel expansion. It's a tension that has become woven into recent climate...

Top 11 Energy-Efficient Polytunnel Heating Options Ready to Winterhttps://conservationmag.org/en/sustainable-lifestyle/top-11-energy-efficient-polytunnel-heating-options-ready-to-winter

29 October 2024 As winter approaches, your polytunnel doesn't have to turn into an icebox. Learn how to keep your garden thriving with warmth without burning a hole in your pocket. As winter approaches, your polytunnel doesn't have to turn into an icebox. Learn how to...

Dimming Lights: Witnessing the Enchanting Firefly Show in the Smoky Mountains National Parkhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/dimming-lights-witnessing-the-enchanting-firefly-show-in-the-smoky-mountains-national-park

21 December 2023 Captivating journey through the heart of the Smoky Mountains National Park, where the enchanting Fireflies Show unfolds in a mesmerizing symphony of light. Immerse yourself in the magic of nature's glow as we explore the intricacies of firefly...

Hiking the Otter Trail: A Day by Day Account of South Africa's Most Iconic Trailhttps://conservationmag.org/en/hiking/hiking-the-otter-trail-a-day-by-day-account-of-south-africa-s-most-iconic-trail

04 May 2021 This is an iconic trail that people book for years in advance and I can fully understand why. The Otter trail will quite literally and figuratively take your breath away. This is an iconic trail that people book for years in advance and I can fully...

In New Zealand, Conservation Is Buoyed by Indigenous Knowledgehttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/in-new-zealand-conservation-is-buoyed-by-indigenous-knowledge

13 September 2022 Freshwater crayfish have inhabited New Zealand for millions of years. They have dark, hard, and mottled shells, allowing them to blend in with logs and mud as they seek cover from predators. At night the crustaceans search for food, their strong...

Kogelberg Nature Reserve’s Mbali Eco-cabins: Outdoors without leaving a footprinthttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/kogelberg-nature-reserve-s-mbali-eco-cabins-outdoors-without-leaving-a-footprint

11 December 2020 Development, growth, probably two of the words that get me the most concerned. What if everyone, all seven-plus billion of us just did a little development and expansion? Imagine the impact. But, there is genuinely some development that has limited...

What is an Autotroph, and How Does It Work?https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/what-is-an-autotroph-and-how-does-it-work

09 October 2022 What is an autotroph, in short? An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food. In many media, “autotroph” is essentially synonymous with “plant” and “photosynthesis”. However, the reality is a lot more complex. What is an autotroph, in...

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,...

Environmental Protection Laws, Nature, and Wildlife, under Threat in the United Stateshttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/environmental-protection-laws-nature-and-wildlife-under-threat-in-the-united-states

03 June 2020 An estimated 100 environmental laws are being repealed or diluted under the Trump Administration. Research by Columbia Law School, Harvard Law School, the Brookings Institute, and The New York Times estimate that more than 60 environmental rules and...

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...