More black rhinos return to Mozambique Ten more black rhinos were translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique. With 37 rhinos already introduced and thriving, this relocation aims to enhance biodiversity and reinforce the park as Mozambique’s only ‘big five’ national park. Black rhinos became locally extinct in Mozambique five decades ago. […]
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SA researcher discovers new dung beetle A researcher from Pretoria, South Africa, has stumbled on two new species of dung beetle. Over the past two decades, field trips in search of dung beetles have taken University of Pretoria (UP) doctoral student Christian Deschodt across Southern Africa. But it was a well-trodden walk to fetch his
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There is an urgent need for collective action to reverse biodiversity loss. The theme of this year’s International Day for Biodiversity, “Be part of the Plan” emphasises the urgent need for collective action to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, also known as the
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By financing practical actions private companies can drive positive action to enhance and restore nature. By Leon Louw Director of Endorphin Expeditions According to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, integrating active management of biodiversity into core business strategies can be a tremendous profit which will enhance opportunities for these firms. Conversely, a lack of
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Cape Maclear is one of the great stops on travel planning company and tour operator Endorphin Expeditions’ Lakes, Oceans and Rivers overland tours. Endorphin Expeditions’ Lakes, Oceans and Rivers overland expedition covers a large chunk of the Zambezi Basin, including Lake Malawi. This multi-day road trip provides participants with an ideal opportunity to discover the
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More funding for biodiversity As the world wakes up to the biodiversity crisis more funding is becoming available. By Yves Vanderhaeghen According to Professor Sally Archibald, who leads the Wits-based Future Ecosystems for Africa programme, scientists could provide a valuable role in directing funding towards projects where the evidence suggests positive change can be made.
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