It also has 16 rivers and 437 wetlands. Freshwater scientists Nancy Job and Dirk Roux were part of a team who co-authored the South African National Parks and South African National Biodiversity ...

It also has 16 rivers and 437 wetlands. Freshwater scientists Nancy Job and Dirk Roux were part of a team who co-authored the South African National Parks and South African National Biodiversity ...

In a dry climate such as South Africa’s, small wetlands play a huge role. They are water sources, and habitats or refuges for animals and people in times of drought or low rainfall. During our ...

Wetlands, or "dambos" as they are known in some parts of southern Africa, store large quantities of water during the wet season and gradually release it during the dry season, making agriculture ...

The Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa was established 94 years ago to protect the last 11 elephants in the Eastern Cape region. Since then, the reserve has expanded to 155,000 hectares and ...

Hesperantha evening flower South Africa’s wetlands are biodiversity-rich ecosystems that support a diverse array of plant and animal life, including endemic and threatened species. A 2021 survey ...

The Trump administration’s 90-day foreign aid freeze threatens African conservation funding, putting biodiversity protection ...

Keep reading to find out more about these legendary animals and their conservation status. African savanna elephants, Loxodonta africana africana, are the largest land animals. They can grow to be ...

The illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing in Senegal and threatening the lion's survival across West Africa.

It is not just vital to the health of our planet but also serve as stunning destinations teeming with biodiversity and adventure. South Africa is distinguished by its unique wetlands, which are vital ...