Environmental
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Study sheds light on hyenas
EnvironmentalWhile it is no secret that brown hyena roam the Mountain Zebra National Park, little is known about their movement…
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Happy birthday, Bird Island!
EnvironmentalThere is reason for celebration in the Addo Elephant National Park (AENP) this year, as it has been a decade…
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Chilled ellies are a matter of good relations
EnvironmentalEver wondered if you are imagining that the elephant in the Addo Elephant National Park are very relaxed? Particularly if…
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Green fingers benefit park and community
EnvironmentalPopeye, the Sailor Man, would have been very proud of the spinach crops cultivated in the nursery at Mapungubwe National…
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Save the sungazers!
EnvironmentalWhile sungazers are often seen basking next to their burrows looking up at the sun, conservationists are looking further ahead…
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Cape vulture decline is reason to be concerned
EnvironmentalVultures play an important role in the ecosystem, and if not managed properly, they may face extinction.
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Paralysing virus attacks warthogs
EnvironmentalWhat can monitoring mosquitoes and other blood-feeding insects in national parks tell you about diseases in humans?
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Escape to peace and serenity
EnvironmentalMirages of orange paint the water of the Springfield salt pan, with dark cloud patches adding dramatic effect to the…
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Major upgrades for park’s 16th birthday
EnvironmentalReceiving a R50-million present for your sweet 16th birthday is something that doesn’t happen every day. SANParks has announced that…
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Lethal combat not even enough to rid iconic park of resilient intruder from India
EnvironmentalOne particular bird has emerged as a scourge the world over, taking over habitats as they go and wreaking havoc…
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Mammoth task is made easier
EnvironmentalThe chopper quiets down as it lands amid grass and dust is blown up from the rotors. A team of…
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Intensive protection zone is set to become a safe haven for rhino
EnvironmentalWhile it is recognised that the ultimate solution to the rhino poaching scourge in the Kruger National Park (KNP) should…











