My daunting first Vulture poisoning as a new EWT field officer
A wildlife field officer’s first mission to rescue poisoned vultures in Kruger National Park ends in hope as two rehabilitated birds are released back into the wild.
Conservation Canines in their twilight years
After years of protecting South Africa’s rhinos, tracking dogs like Puk enjoy well-deserved retirements as beloved pets, highlighting the importance of their role in combating wildlife crime.
The Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Livestock Guardian Dogs protect farmed animals from predation.
The EWT’s Livestock Guardian Dog Project helps South African farmers reduce predation by using non-lethal methods, significantly decreasing human-wildlife conflict.
How is South Africa’s national bird, the Blue Crane, doing?
Blue Crane populations in South Africa face challenges from habitat threats and powerline collisions, but ongoing conservation efforts and citizen science data offer hope for their recovery.
TORTOISE CONSERVATION – A RACE AGAINST TIME
South Africa, home to 13 tortoise species, faces a critical challenge in protecting these ancient reptiles from threats like habitat loss and crow predation.
Lions remain listed as Vulnerable in the 2023 Red List Assessment
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (Red List), established in 1964, offers a comprehensive overview of global conservation status, covering plants, animals, and habitats. With 150,300 species assessed globally, 28% are threatened with extinction, including notable percentages in various taxa. These assessments serve as vital tools for conservation efforts, employing standardized criteria to evaluate extinction risk based on factors such as threats, habitat loss, and population trends.