Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife highlights a successful dehorning programme and improved anti-poaching measures but continues to call for discussion on legal rhino horn trade to protect the species and fund conservation
New data shows habitat loss and degradation are pushing mammals closer to extinction — with endemic species facing the greatest risk
But critics say hybridisation risks and habitat loss mean wild bontebok remain vulnerable
Most of the continent’s wildlife survives outside of protected areas
Growing road networks are endangering African wild dogs, lions, and vultures, as roadkill incidents rise with increased traffic and habitat disruption
Lion numbers have remained stable from 2015 to 2023, while the population of hippos plunged by more than 2 500 from 2015 to 2017
Starving pachyderms in poor condition will be euthanased in the short-term and some of the 1600 population could also potentially be culled in the longer term
The seabirds were recently moved to critically endangered status, meaning drastic action has to be taken to save them from being wiped out
Interest in dugong conservation is surging beyond Mozambique, with regional initiatives being launched to protect the sea mammals
South Africa has ambitious plans to protect biodiversity This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers
The male cub, weighing just under 17 kilograms, is estimated to be between four and six-months-old
A committee has been set up to establish the scale and extent of the outbreak along the Cape coast
The WWF’s Black Rhino Range Expansion Project has established 17 new populations
There is an overall negative genetic effect in wildebeest populations that have been prevented from migrating, regardless of where they live on the continent
