Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife highlights a successful dehorning programme and improved anti-poaching measures but continues to call for discussion on legal rhino horn trade to protect the species and fund conservation
New data shows habitat loss and degradation are pushing mammals closer to extinction — with endemic species facing the greatest risk
But critics say hybridisation risks and habitat loss mean wild bontebok remain vulnerable
Most of the continent’s wildlife survives outside of protected areas
Growing road networks are endangering African wild dogs, lions, and vultures, as roadkill incidents rise with increased traffic and habitat disruption
Lion numbers have remained stable from 2015 to 2023, while the population of hippos plunged by more than 2 500 from 2015 to 2017
Starving pachyderms in poor condition will be euthanased in the short-term and some of the 1600 population could also potentially be culled in the longer term
The seabirds were recently moved to critically endangered status, meaning drastic action has to be taken to save them from being wiped out
Interest in dugong conservation is surging beyond Mozambique, with regional initiatives being launched to protect the sea mammals
South Africa has ambitious plans to protect biodiversity
The male cub, weighing just under 17 kilograms, is estimated to be between four and six-months-old
A committee has been set up to establish the scale and extent of the outbreak along the Cape coast
The WWF’s Black Rhino Range Expansion Project has established 17 new populations
There is an overall negative genetic effect in wildebeest populations that have been prevented from migrating, regardless of where they live on the continent
Wildlife rangers are out of work and reduced patrols abet poaching
The world needs a new deal to protect its natural environment
Trailblazing in public spaces
Armchair conservationists confuse the issue because they aren’t aware of its complexities
The most important conservation meeting in a generation will see debates on the future of more than 500 species.
The drought has place water at the top of many people’s agendas, and the judges will be focusing on this category in particular
The Cape Floristic Region is not just about fynbos: it is also home to 43 freshwater fish species, 75% are threatened with extinction
SA holds the rhino’s fate in its hands, but will it become a hero of conservation or a pariah?
Landowners and conservationists are seeking safe havens as far afield as the US for animals at risk from a poaching epidemic.
Conservationists are angry over reports that wild animals including elephants are to be slaughtered and served at Robert Mugabe’s 91st birthday party.
Experts say there is a catastrophic loss of wildlife in the Okavango Delta. But one thing is clear — the delta’s wildlife is in trouble.
Approximately 47 tonnes of stockpiled ivory on auction fetched about ,7-million for South Africa’s conservation efforts, says SA National Parks.
Figures that estimate 25% of mammals are endangered are likely to be conservative, writes Ian Sample.
