South Africa’s National Crane Census
A total of 547 South Africans took part in South’s Africa’s first National Crane Census in 20 years in July, reporting sightings of 18,888 Blue, Wattled and Grey Crowned Cranes…
Olifants River Survey Monitors Ecological Threats to the system
The Olifants River is one of the defining features of the Lowveld. Unfortunately, the last three decades brought with it extensive flood events that have had cataclysmic impacts on the…
Every Spot Counts: The Greater Kruger Cheetah Census 2026/27
Everyone loves seeing a Cheetah in the wild, but did you know that behind every sighting lies an important scientific opportunity? A simple photograph can help us identify an individual,…
Uncovering Hidden Biodiversity in Northern Malawi
Deep in the heart of Africa, situated between two major faults of the African Rift Valley – Lake Malawi and the Luangwa Valley – lies the Nyika Plateau. This is…
Planning for Flight Paths: Bird Monitoring at Energy Infrastructure
As Africa’s energy needs increase, and the continent embraces the growth and implementation of green energy, a number of innovative methods have had to be developed to reduce the negative…
Painted Wolf Wines Lion Collaring Campaign passes halfway mark
The Kruger Carnivore Funraiser, a six-month national campaign to rase R700.000 for carnivore conservation in and around the Kruger National Park has surpassed its halfway mark. The campaign, launched in…
Birds in Decline: Comparing Road Surveys and Citizen Science Data in South Africa
Monitoring animal populations is a crucial part of conservation, but it can be very expensive and time-consuming. As a result, researchers are increasingly turning to citizen science platforms, which provide…
Planning for Flight Paths: Bird Monitoring at Energy Infrastructure
As Africa’s energy needs increase, and the continent embraces the growth and implementation of green energy, a number of innovative methods have had to be developed to reduce the negative…
Discovering species in the unforgiving Orange River—Karoo Conservation Area of Namibia
left: Ptenopus kenkenses (Photo: RI Stander) A recent BioBlitz survey in a landscape that appears sparse and devoid of life delivered exceptional results with the discovery of one unresolved species…
DNA HAS ITS SAY: COLOPHON BEETLE POPULATIONS MORE WIDESPREAD
Left: Intact Colophon beetle remains found on the second survey. Center: Colophon fragments found on the third survey. Right: Live Colophon larvae found on the first survey. Good news for…
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