Dr Katye Altieri, Associate Professor of Oceanography, is the recipient of the 2025 Oppenheimer Memorial Trust New Frontiers Research Award. Dr Altieri thinks that the key to tackling air pollution…
Koru Camp just doubled its reach, bringing thousands of children and elders face to face with the wildlife on their doorsteps and inspiring the next generation to fall in love with…
Just two days after his unforgettable suburban stroll, Gordy the elephant seal has resurfaced in Simon’s Town… still big, still blubbery and still ridiculously adorable. Western Cape, South Africa…
An engaging experience awaited a group of primary school learners as they explored shark behaviour and ocean safety using a variety of interactive tools and games designed for fun and…
It took a village, and then some, to help an elephant seal find his way back to the sea, but what unfolded was nothing short of extraordinary. Western Cape,…
A South African forensic artist is on a rare mission: conserving ancient rock art by replicating it millimetre by millimetre. South Africa (27 May 2025) – Stephen Townley Bassett…
Not everyone loves snakes, we totally get it! But they play an essential roll in keeping rodent populations under control; puff adders are the latest agricultural heroes says a new…
The Western Cape’s Wildlife care is expanding! Grace Valley Wildlife Rescue will soon become a permitted satellite wildlife rehabilitation centre of its own. Western Cape, South Africa (22 May…
In a crucial step towards safeguarding one of Africa’s most endangered species, the Somkhanda Community Game Reserve, together with its partners, recently continued its vital rhino dehorning operation this past…
Some of the best ideas come from children, which is why the Big Biodiversity Challenge is betting on the bold ideas of Grade 6 to 9 learners to answer one…
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