Science Snippets: Half a Century of scientific discovery
The Endangered Wildlife Trust is celebrating its 50th anniversary. We reflect on our contributions to scientific discovery over this period.
Tale from the field – The impact of roads through Zululand’s protected areas
Surveys of two provincial roads passing through Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HIP) and iSimangaliso Wetland Park (ISWP) to determine how the roads impact on wild animals, what species have the highest death tolls, and how the roads could be adapted to reduce the number of animals killed on the roads.
Science Snippets: The impact of roads and powerlines on South Africa’s primates
South Africa has an extensive linear infrastructure network of roads, railways and powerlines, which is essential for human connectivity. However, it is not great news for primates. Approximately 18% of the world’s primates are directly impacted by linear infrastructure.
Hot on the heels of strong women working in conservation
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...
Combatting climate change and crane-crop damage
Erratic climate patterns and long drought seasons in Southcentral Uganda have seen crops dry up and wither. In addition to this, farmers also face the crop damage by Endangered Grey Crowned Cranes.