Digging down into Cape history
Archaeologists meticulously piece together the lives of the prehistoric inhabitants of the Cederberg, writes John Yeld.
Blue whale numbers are recovering
One population of the world's largest animal is a conservation success, writes John Yeld.
Weeding with a wonderful view
An invasive plant that threatens pristine Gough Island is being targeted by 'Sagina Ninjas', a team seeking to eradicate it.
For whales, size really does matter
Vestigial pelvic bones discovered to play a key role when it comes to sex.
Global community honours local scientists
Two senior South African scientists have been honoured by the international scientific community.
SA academic wins ‘Nobel water prize’
South African-born and educated water engineer and academic John Briscoe honoured with top award in his field.
Cape’s a safe haven for special turtles
Critically endangered and a very long way from home – but two hawksbill sea turtles are safe.
The great trek to catch a comet
Over six billion kilometres and 10 years later, scientists came a step closer to a great scientific achievement, writes John Yeld.
Close encounters of the elephant kind
Howard Butcher came face-to-face with one of the few remaining elephants in Knysna forest and lived to tell the tale.
‘Rhinos could be extinct by 2020’
The body count of poached rhinos continues to climb, offering a worrying glimpse into the future, writes John Yeld.
Rhino poaching takes toll on heritage tourism
Minister says it's vital that communities be involved in conservation fight 'every step of the way'.
Pictures: Selfies gone wild
The animals at Cape Point have now joined the rest of the world by posing for a unique set of 'selfies'.
Treasure for the Maldives
Newfound value of the whale shark fosters eco-tourism and conservation, writes John Yeld.
W Cape a hot spot of frog diversity
There are 12 frog families represented in South Africa and currently 125 species.
Researchers go to the birds
A masters student is conducting an innovative experiment to determine the role of pollination in the survival of fynbos, writes John Yeld.
SANParks rhino sale nets R81m
SANParks has sold 354 rhinos for a total price of over R81m - an average of under R230 000 each - since January 2010.
Special nursery for ‘toddler’ sea birds
A new nursery where 'toddler' African Penguin chicks can get specialised care has opened at the Rietvlei headquarters of Sanccob.
SANParks sells 354 rhinos for R81m
SA National Parks has sold 354 rhinos for a total price of just over R81-million since January 2010.
Penguins in urgent need of protection
They are one of people's favourite animals - yet the world's 18 penguin species are now at 'considerable risk', scientists warn.
Legal ivory sale will create grey market
African elephants are facing 'the most serious conservation crisis since 1989', says conservationist Elizabeth Bennett.
Forced opening of river mouth investigated
The alleged illegal opening of the Verlorenvlei estuary at Elands Bay beach is being investigated by the provincial environmental authorities.
‘Fracking attitudes remain unaltered’
Treasure Karoo Action Group finally meet with government, but 'attitudes remain unchanged' on the issue.
Cycad thieves major threat to rare plants
SA's rhino poaching epidemic is a disaster, but an even bigger biodiversity crisis is unfolding.
Cycad thieves strike again
World-famous botanical garden beefs up security as it suffers second loss in fortnight.
How pollution beat us to South Pole
One of the scourges of the modern industrial world had arrived at least two decades earlier than any human.