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Dying breed: The charismatic seabird, which is endemic to South Africa and Namibia, has lost 97% of its population. If current trends persist, the species will be extinct in the wild by 2035. Photo: Supplied

African penguins starving

New study finds that some SA populations are estimated to have fallen 95% in only eight years

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read
Wild dogs are not the only animals being caught in snares — more than 30 elephants were caught in 2023 alone, as well as hyenas and lions. (File photo by Dianah Chiyangwa)

Behind the scenes of snare removal in the Kruger National Park

The use of tracking collars that send alerts when animals enter snaring hotspots or have been stationary for a certain period has become a key tool

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read