Holiday action at Crocworld Conservation Centre
The weather outside is delightful, which means it’s time to start making those holiday plans! For holidaymakers and residents on the mid-KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh has it covered with an epic festive season programme running from 13 December 2023 to 17 January 2024. “This is one of our Continue Reading
FALKE supports the fight against poaching
The special Olifants Reserve anti-poaching unit, established in 2018, forms an integral part of the fight against poaching in the Greater Kruger National Park/Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park under the leadership of security manager, Callan Hartman. The Olifants Reserve is prime rhino territory and home to populations of both white rhino Continue Reading
At last, their lives are worth living
Just two hours’ drive from Cape Town, one of only a handful of true sanctuaries in South Africa is home to rescued lions, tigers and other cats who narrowly escaped being slaughtered for their bones and body parts. They are lucky to be alive and owe their lives to two Continue Reading
Africa’s largest vulture relocation project gets the green light
The largest relocation of vultures ever undertaken reached a critical milestone, when approval was granted to move a first tranche of 155 birds to a new home in the Eastern Cape. Now that the Department of Forestry Fisheries and Environment has given the green light, work is underway on a Continue Reading
Take the watch to help protect against animal poaching in the South African bush
Coinciding with World Animal Day earlier this month, Samsung announced the expansion of its Wildlife Watch pilot, in partnership with Africam and The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, to protect against animal poaching in the South African bush. Launched in 2021, the programme uses Samsung technology as a live ‘surveillance system’ Continue Reading
This Heritage Month, throw your support behind SA’s green and gold parrot
With September being celebrated as Heritage Month to mark South Africa’s diverse culture and heritage, ponder the plight of the endangered Cape parrot whose green and gold plumage must surely remind us of our national sporting teams. Out in the wild, the beautiful bird may not be trained to scream Continue Reading
Ford Wildlife Foundation empowers Cape vulture conservation
2 September marked International Vulture Awareness Day, and the Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF) supported an innovative initiative to protect our region’s biodiversity through environmental education, research and conservation projects across sub-Saharan Africa. At the core of its mission is the locally assembled Ford Ranger Double Cab 4×4, a key mobility Continue Reading
Birth of wild tiger cubs at Tiger Canyon marks rewilding conservation success
One of the only two wild white tigresses left in the world has recently given birth to three cubs at Tiger Canyon, a private nature reserve whose grand purpose is to contribute to global efforts to save critically endangered big cats like the Asian tiger and African cheetah from extinction. Continue Reading
Thornybush unites in a global journey toward sustainability
Thornybush Game Reserve has been accepted as a member of The Long Run, a trailblazing community of nature-based tourism businesses united in their commitment to driving holistic sustainability worldwide. Thornybush has already taken substantial strides toward reinforcing its dedication to environmental conservation and community enrichment – and by joining The Continue Reading
Crocheted parrots help women support their families while saving endangered birds
Crocheted parrots are serving a double lifeline role: They provide a livelihood for the women who knit the cute toy birds while also helping raise funds to save the endangered Cape parrot species. The women of Ukuthunga Handmade, a self-sustaining non-profit community-based organisation, make crocheted toys and home decor items in Continue Reading