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NSPCA pushes for dedicated courts to speed up wildlife cases
The NSPCA is advocating for the establishment of specialised courts to expedite the handling of wildlife cases, addressing the slow judicial process that hampers animal protection efforts.
Baboons or bureaucracy? Uproar over Cape Peninsula’s suggested plan to remove 121 Baboons
A storm of criticism has erupted following a proposal by Cape authorities to remove five urban baboon groups—totalling 121 animals—from the Cape Peninsula, citing welfare concerns and increased human-wildlife conflict. Conservationists, including Baboon Matters and Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation, have condemned the move as a failure of long-term management, warning that the plan amounts to calculated killing and ignores decades of proposed non-lethal solutions.
NSPCA advocates for specialised courts to expedite wildlife cases
The NSPCA has urged for the removal of legislative barriers and improvements in the judicial system regarding captive animals, advocating for specialised courts and a moratorium on lion breeding to enhance wildlife protection.
RYAN REYNOLDS CELEBRATES NATURE'S UNSUNG HEROES WITH UNDERDOGS, A BOUNDARY-BREAKING NATURAL HISTORY EXPERIENCE
Each episode of the five-part series showcases a different aspect of these underdogs’ bizarre mating strategies, surprising superpowers, deception, dubious parenting skills and gross-out behaviors.
Why the poisoning of vultures matters for biodiversity and public health
A mass poisoning event in South Africa's Lowveld has raised urgent alarms about the future of vultures. Without immediate action, we risk localised extinctions that threaten biodiversity and public health.
Rewilding the Eastern Cape: Dean Allen chronicles the visionary who turned desolation into a wildlife paradise
Discover the inspiring story of Adrian Gardiner, a visionary who transformed South Africa's Eastern Cape from a barren landscape into a thriving wildlife sanctuary.
South Africa's biodiversity: a call to protect endangered species
Reflecting on endangered species, South Africa stands as a testament to nature's wonders. This article explores the critical role of biodiversity, the threats faced by various species, and the ongoing conservation efforts that aim to protect our natural heritage
Court's tough stance on rhino poaching: 30-year sentence for Mozambican poacher
A Mozambican man receives a 30-year prison sentence for his role in rhino poaching, highlighting the ongoing battle against wildlife crime in South Africa.