african penguin conservation

Nurturing African Penguins: A Conservation Call from SANCCOB

SANCCOB is a critical conservation organization in Cape Town that runs the Chick Rearing Unit (CRU) to protect African penguin…

1 year ago

Discovering De Hoop Nature Reserve: South Africa’s Hidden Gem

De Hoop Nature Reserve is a stunning 36,000hectare reserve in South Africa's Overberg region, just a threehour drive from Cape…

1 year ago

The Struggle for Survival: The Fight for Biodiversity in Cape Flats

The endangered Barber's Cape Flats Ranger butterfly, with a population of only fifty, is found exclusively in Strandfontein and is…

2 years ago

A New Perspective: The Sensory Marvels of the Hadeda Ibis

The Hadeda Ibis has a unique sensory adjustment that allows it to locate its underground prey by detecting vibrations generated…

2 years ago

The Revival of Blinkwater Stream: Cape Town’s Pledge to Sustainability

Cape Town's Catchment, Stormwater, and River Management department is leading a largescale project to rejuvenate the Blinkwater Stream in Camps…

2 years ago

The Unveiling of the 2024 PONDO Trail Run

The 2024 PONDO Trail Run is an annual trail running event in Pondoland, raising funds for philanthropic causes like conservation…

2 years ago

A Bountiful Oasis Amidst Concrete: Cape Town’s Hippo Haven

Experience the wonder of a family of Common Hippopotamus living in the heart of Cape Town's False Bay Nature Reserve.…

2 years ago

A Tragedy in the Sanctuary: The unexpected threat to endangered African Penguins

In the tranquil De Hoop Nature Reserve, conservationists Christina Hagen and Katta Ludynia discovered the lifeless bodies of 11 African…

2 years ago

A Remarkable Journey to Safeguard the Clanwilliam Sandfish

Conservationists are working to save the unique Clanwilliam sandfish from extinction by rescuing young fish from the Biedouw River and…

2 years ago

“Revitalizing the Giants of Nature: The Resurgence of Elephants in the Knysna Forest”

A wild female elephant has been discovered in the Knysna forest, and people are considering introducing more elephants into the…

2 years ago

The Genesis of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is a massive nature reserve in South Africa that covers 54,000 hectares of preserved ecosystems. It was…

2 years ago

The Tale of Buffel: Cape Town’s Unlikely Marine Ambassador

Buffel is a southern elephant seal who visits Cape Town's beaches every year to shed his skin. Despite usually living…

2 years ago

An Exploration of South Africa’s Hidden Depths: Diving in the Western Cape

Diving in the Western Cape of South Africa is a thrilling and unique adventure, offering beautiful underwater landscapes and a…

2 years ago

Decoding the Mysterious Movements of South Africa’s Great White Sharks

Marine biologists have discovered a shift in the distribution of great white sharks in South Africa, with interactions between humans…

2 years ago

Preserving Biodiversity: An Unseen Battle in South Africa’s Overberg Region

The survival of the Black Harrier is intricately linked to the preservation of the entire ecosystem, highlighting the pressing need…

2 years ago

A Unique Conservation Endeavor in the Cape Peninsula

The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team is promoting sustainable development by encouraging public participation in a unique initiative…

2 years ago