South Africa's famous fynbos must be preserved—but burning invasive plants on site isn't the best strategy
Invasive plants and trees were introduced to South Africa from as early as the 17th century for a range of commercial, ...
Pangolin, kangaroo, gibbon: India’s exotic animal trade is booming
Owning exotic and rare animals as pets is a status symbol in India. This has led to a supply-chain spread across many ...
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Bare-bellied and barely seen, Madras hedgehog needs a headcount
Experts call for better protection of the bare-bellied hedgehog, a habitat specialist and ecological health indicator in ...
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World Pangolin Day — the value of becoming a ball
It was about being in the right place at the right time with a good lens. The result of this encounter was some very puzzled young lions, which knew there was food inside the ball but simply couldn’t ...
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Meet the giant rats fighting wildlife trafficking
Often dismissed as pests, rats have long been misunderstood. But the African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys ansorgei), the ...
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A deep dive into the wins and losses for wildlife and forests at CITES 78th Standing Committee
Covering one packed agenda, four interventions and six hectic days, EIA campaigners share the highlights of the 78th meeting ...
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World Pangolin Day trail fun set for Chester Zoo visitors
THE pangolin is under the spotlight at Chester Zoo this weekend with a special trail full of facts about the misunderstood animal.
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South Africa does have a history of racist land inequality. Just not in the way Trump and Musk are portraying
The so-called land question has been a decades-long dilemma for South Africa. Apartheid ... However, no seizures of private property have taken place. Emphasizing “the public interest ...