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Artificial nests increased African penguin breeding rates by 16.5%, though there is no one-size-fits-all design for them. (Supplied)

Boosting breeding success: How artificial nests help endangered African penguins

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  • Sheree Bega
1 min read
Yellow Oleander, Thevetia peruviana. Single open flower and buds growing in Phrao, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (Photo by FlowerPhotos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Invasive alien plant species in eThekwini parks need to be removed

KwaZulu-Natal’s urban spaces are filled with invasive alien species that need to be removed, according to a study by a master’s student employed by the Natural Science Collection Facility.  The study by Maxine Manickum looked at tree diversity in urban parks in eThekwini municipality. “There is a strong presence of invasive alien plants and a […]

  • Eyaaz
3 min read