Few countries can rival the natural contrasts of South Africa—a land where towering mountains tumble into turquoise seas, where deserts meet ancient forests, and where winelands sit alongside wetlands. This is a country where nature truly reigns supreme. South Africa’s fame as a natural wonderland is well-earned. Renowned for its
One of Africa’s most iconic spotted big cats is running out of space – and out of time. Globally, leopards have lost nearly 75% of their historical range and in 67% of South Africa, leopards are already extinct. Without urgent intervention to mitigate habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict, we could
This International Hyena Day, conservationists are calling on the public to take a fresh look at the hyena – an animal often cast as the villain of the African savanna. With their haunting howls and unconventional appearance, hyenas have long been mischaracterised as destructive and cowardly scavengers or pests. But
This World Wildlife Day, the focus is on a critical yet often overlooked issue: the financing of conservation. Under the theme: “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet” the 2025 observance aims to highlight the critical role of innovative financing in protecting biodiversity and securing a sustainable future for
