Press Release courtesy of Greenpop Come experience and give back to the unique ecosystem and intense biodiversity of Platbos Forest – where Afromontane tree species combine with coastal forest tree species. For the third year running, Greenpop will be hosting the Reforest Fest in Platbos forest. This annual reforestation effort has seen over 3000 indigenous …
Elephant Charge Rally
by Sarah Davies It’s all about dust, sweat and gears! In October 2013 the sixth Elephant Charge will take place in the Zambian bush raising funds for wildlife conservation. This year promises to be the biggest and best yet… Originally inspired by the Kenyan Rhino Charge, this fun-filled family event takes courage! Four-by-four enthusiasts are …
Africa’s Artichokes – Unravelling the mysteries of pangolins on World Pangolin Day
Pangolins are elusive, and some might even say mythical, creatures. So much so that many people don’t even know what pangolins are, and those fortunate enough to see one in the wild deem themselves very lucky indeed! Despite their bizarre appearance and being covered in scales, pangolins are indeed mammals. Furthermore, it might come as …
8-Year-Old Heroine Donates R5 000 to Unite Against Poaching
An 8-year-old girl Afeefah Patel from Evans Park, Johannesburg, won the prestigious SANParks Kudu Award for wildlife conservation for writing a letter to President Jacob Zuma asking for his assistance in saving endangered rhinos. Afeefah Patel, who has just finished Grade One, attracted the attention of SANParks who celebrated her efforts by making her the …
Wild Pel’s Fishing Owl sighted in Cape Town’s southern suburbs!
It was with great elation, intrigue and no shortage of skepticism that the news of a Pel’s Fishing Owl taking residence at a Newlands home endowed with a Koi Pond hit the Cape Town birding community. For those of you that don’t know, the closest Pels fishing owl habitat is in Zululand about 1300 km …
Recycle your halloween pumpkins, attract bird life and WIN!
On Halloween, I took the kids on a sugar binge and as I strolled past several creative pieces of cucurbit flair, I could not help wondering where they would end up in a few days or a week’s time. Not one who gels well with waste, I realised that many of our gardens would look …
Cape Leopard Trust fundraiser yields R300 000
The Cape Leopard Trust Annual Fundraiser was held at the prestigious Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards in Franschhoek. It was an evening of delectable food and wine with the purpose of raising funds for the project. Leopard’s Leap Wine hosted this exclusive 2012 Charity Fundraising Auction to help raise much needed funds toward their research and conservation …
Unite Against Poaching: 1 Year of Helping Rhinos
The Low Down If you read Africa Geographic’s special rhino issue a few months back, or have even vaguely followed the news over the past few years, you know that rhinos around the world are in dire straits. Poachers have been targeting rhinos for their highly valued horns in response to an increased demand for …
Massive Ivory Seizure – the biggest haul ever
A record-smashing 3,81 tonnes of illegal ivory was seized in Hong Kong on Saturday – the largest ever in China and the largest worldwide in two years. The sheer size of the haul confirms that the past 24 months have been among the deadliest for elephants in recent time. Hong Kong officials announced yesterday they …
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