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We bring you the latest wildlife news, articles and information about wildlife, birds and birding, as well as other interesting features and events in adventure sports, tourism, travel, environmental and conservation circles.
Latest News & Articles:
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN FOR TABLE MOUNTAIN
Six days left to cast your vote for Table Mountain in the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign – cast your vote today!

1 July 2009


CROCODILE DEATHS CONTINUE IN THE OLIFANTS RIVER
So far this year, 13 dead and many more sick crocodiles have been found in the Olifants
River Gorge.

23 June 2009


HERMANUS WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
The Winter Wine Festival happens on 4 July from 17h00 – 21h00 in the yard at Hermanuspietersfontein Wynkelder, Hemel en Aarde Village, Hermanus.

17 June 2009


ANGER OVER WILD COAST TOLL ROAD
Environmentalists argued it would have a negative environmental impact.

15 June 2009


'GREATEST SHOAL ON EARTH' LATE
The sardine run on the KwaZulu-Natal coast is later than usual this year, the Natal Sharks Board said on Wednesday.

10 June 2009


TABLE MOUNTAIN SOARS TO NO 5
Cape Town's Table Mountain has climbed to number five in the New 7 Wonders of Nature global rankings.

10 June 2009


FAMILIES FLEE HUNGRY ELEPHANTS
Conflicts between people and animals are increasingly common in Mozambique, which has seen a resurgence of wildlife since the end of the country's civil war in 1992.

5 June 2009


PROPOSED HOTEL DEVELOPMENT IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
SANParks Media Release: Proposed Malelane “Hotel” in Kruger National Park set to have less environmental impact than rest camps.

2 June 2009


ENVIRONMENTAL COMMEMORATIVE DAYS IN JUNE
Environmental commemorative days.

1 June 2009


GRIEF, DESPAIR AS WHALES SHOT
Authorities shot dozens of exhausted whales that beached on Kommetjie beach on Saturday amid scenes of grief and despair from volunteers who had tried to save them.

31 May 2009


55 PILOT WHALES BEACH AT KOMMETJIE
Volunteers from four NSRI stations and marine scientists were on the scene.

30 May 2009


MORE DISASTER FOR MOZ - REPORT
The country could suffer more severe droughts and floods, more intense cyclones, and worse outbreaks of malaria.

27 May 2009


BRUCE BRYDEN, TOP CONSERVATIONIST, DIES OF MALARIA
He was one of the conservation pioneers in the Kruger National Park.

23 May 2009


MOKALA NATIONAL PARK CREAM OF TOURISM EXCELLENCE
Media Release by South African National Parks

15 May 2009


MANAGEMENT OF FIRES START EARLY IN KNP - MEDIA RELEASE
Kruger Park starts controlled burning of selected areas.

9 May 2009


200 NEW FROG SPECIES FOUND
Scientists have found more than 200 new species of frogs in Madagascar

7 May 2009


BUFFALOES TERRORISE COMMUNITIES
Residents should contact Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) when they encounter wild animals in their villages.

26 March 2009


TEEN DIES AFTER SHARK ATTACK
Sixteen-year-old development surfer Luyolo Mangele was attacked on Saturday afternoon by what is believed to be a Zambezi shark.

23 March 2009


SA FRESHWATER SPECIES IN PERIL
Many freshwater species in southern Africa are at an increased risk of extinction from developers.

19 March 2009


NAMIBIA HIT BY FLOODS
The worst flood in 4 decades in northern Namibia.

19 March 2009


MINISTER MEETS 4 X 4 INDUSTRY
Norms and standards for 4x4 trails as well as drivers in South Africa will be implemented over the next two years.

16 March 2009


SA SEIZES SHARK FISHING BOAT
South African authorities have seized a Taiwanese fishing boat accused of violating limits on shark fishing.

16 March 2009


MOZ PLANS $100M DAM UPGRADE
Mozambique's Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric (HCB) is preparing a $101.6m tender to upgrade its central substation.

14 March 2009


NEW GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK ESTABLISHED
The tourist facilities will include camping decks, chalets, mountain biking trails, hiking trails, canoeing, diving and history and adventure activities.

6 March 2009


LAKE ST LUCIA 'SERIOUSLY ILL'
The solution is to allow the system's main river, the Umfolozi, to once again flow into the lake.

26 February 2009


HYENA MAULS RESERVE EMPLOYEE
A 39-year-old game reserve employee was attacked and killed by a hyena in Inyathi Sabi Sand Game Reserve, near Kruger National Park.

23 February 2009


BOTSWANA GAME PARK TO BE MINED
One of the world's largest game parks located in Botswana will soon host mining activities.

23 February 2009


REWARD FOR INFO ON RHINO KILLERS
A R20 000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of killers of a Black Rhino.

19 February 2009


AFRICAN FORESTS DEVOUR MORE CO2
Africa's tropical forests have stored huge amounts of carbon over the last four decades and become a critical sponge for greenhouse gases.

19 February 2009


KNP TUSKER ALEXANDER DIES OF HEART ATTACK
One of the elephants with the largest tusks in the Kruger National Park (KNP), Alexander, passed away on Saturday February 7, 2009 seemingly of a heart attack.

12 February 2009


'IT WASN'T A QUICK DEATH'
Lioness kills man on private game farm.

3 February 2009


SEWAGE BLAMED FOR SHARK ATTACK
A lifeguard died minutes after he was attacked by a tiger shark at Second Beach in Port St Johns on Sunday afternoon.

29 January 2009


SAPS BUSTS RHINO POACHING RING
74 rhinos have been killed in South Africa, in state and private reserves since January 2008.

21 January 2009


KNP ISSUES 500 FINES TO MISBEHAVING ROAD USERS
Of the fines issued, 293 were issued for speeding and 210 were issued for contravening the Kruger National Park’s other regulations.

19 January 2009


PROTECTING GRASSLANDS FOR WATER
South Africa has lost up to 60% of its sensitive grasslands, threatening long-term water supplies.

9 January 2009


GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARK – NEW CAMP OPENS
South African National Parks Media Release:
Golden Gate Highlands National Park – to attract more tourists to the Free State

8 December 2008




 
 
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