Discover how Durban snake rescuer Nick Evans and veterinarian Dr Carla Goede successfully rescued a mother python’s clutch of eggs from a development site, ensuring their survival and eventual release into the wild.
In a poignant celebration of heritage and empowerment, the National Griqua Council, alongside the National Khoi and San Council and the Biodiversity Trust, hosted a landmark handover ceremony at the iconic Castle of Good Hope, unveiling the Adam Kok I Kitchen and distributing sewing machines to ten dedicated Griqua leaders.
New research reveals that houseflies, fruit flies, and other flying insects are crucial migratory players in global ecosystems, yet they remain largely underappreciated. This study highlights their migratory behaviours and ecological roles, calling for further research into these vital insects.
Explore how Renishaw Hills, a lifestyle estate on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, is transforming into a biodiversity hotspot through citizen science, culminating in the remarkable sighting of the rare Sable Cruiser dragonfly.
South Africa's critically endangered vulture populations face catastrophic losses due to expanding infrastructure, with power lines and wind farms becoming silent killers. Recent findings from Vulpro reveal alarming statistics, urging immediate action for conservation.
Every day, nearly 100,000 pounds of meteoritic matter enters Earth's atmosphere, but in the Mauritanian desert, herders have turned the search for meteorites into a lucrative pastime. Discover how these nomadic collectors navigate the vast Sahara in pursuit of rare space rocks, and learn about the impact of their finds on their lives.
Funding cuts have been described as a threat to the province’s biodiversity and conservation efforts.
After years of captivity in a circus, lionesses Tomoyo and Illiana have found a new home at Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary, where they can finally live freely under the African sun.
Planting specific herbs and flowers can naturally repel these reptiles while maintaining a healthy ecosystem.