A conservation success story – the return of the majestic Cape Vulture Lindy Thompson and Danielle du Toit, the EWT Birds of Prey Programme Cape Vultures (Gyps coprotheres) are endemic to southern Africa. They are one of South Africa’s larger vulture species, weighing...
Poisoning poses a deadly risk to vultures in West Africa Dr Lindy Thompson, the EWT’s Birds of Prey Programme African vulture numbers are declining at an alarming rate, and their key threat throughout Africa is believed to be poisoning. One of the reasons...
Careers in Conservation – Bringing conservation to life through storytelling Kedibone Chauchau, the EWT’s Communications and Marketing Department My name is Kedibone Jacqueline Chauchau. I am the last of five kids, born and bred in the West of Johannesburg. My mom...
Hot on the heels of strong women working in conservation Precious Malapane, Conservation K9 handler and anti-poaching ranger The South African government’s theme in celebration of Women’s Day/month 2022 is “Women’s Socio-Economic Rights and Empowerment: Building Back...
Science Snippets Using an Ethogram as a guide to understanding Hooded Vulture breeding behaviour Lindy Thompson, the EWT’s Birds of Prey Programme Most vulture species are highly threatened, and their populations are declining. Researchers have been focusing more on...