Roadkill: a global epidemic 14 August 2013 When my dad taught me to drive, he stressed that drivers should never put their... read more
The effect of re-introducing wild animals into parks and reserves 11 July 2013 The re-introduction of wild animals to reserves gives us a warm and fuzzy feeling because... read more
Takeaways and spa treatments: the warthog mongoose symbiosis 16 May 2013 Warthogs and mongooses have an interesting, symbiotic relationship that rests on the phrase ‘so what’s... read more
A flutter of hope for butterflies 9 May 2013 Butterflies are a symbol of new beginnings, and when the South African lepidopterists recently found... read more
Death by plastic 9 April 2013 Plastic can take up to 1 000 years to degrade. Even if we stop using... read more
Surviving desert extremes in the Kalahari 18 March 2013 Deserts aren’t for sissies. Listening to someone who grew up in the Kalahari talk about... read more
South Africa’s small wild cats 19 February 2013 Many of us have a fascination with the cat-like creatures of the African bush, perhaps... read more
Trees and the age-old stories they tell 31 January 2013 The small, sharp thorns of the wag-’n-bietjie are more than vicious snares. Like the tree... read more
A hippo’s tail 19 December 2012 Gaping mouths, massive nostrils, long teeth, echoing snorts and grunts – no African sunset is... read more
South Africa’s poaching problem 22 November 2012 Few environmental issues have caught the attention of South Africans like rhino poaching has, but... read more
