1000 tortoises confiscated in 6 cases in Madagascar
The Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) said it received over 1,000 tortoises rescued from six confiscation cases, in Madagascar. This is from January to April of this year. This excludes the…
Lion on the loose around the R66
Residents spotted a lion on the loose, between Pongola and Nongoma on the R66, next to the Vryheid Cross. They then contacted authorities who confirmed the lion did not escape…
21-year old arrested with a bag full of endangered plants
A 21-year old male suspect, was found in possession of a bag full of endangered plants, in the Northern Cape, on Saturday. He was found by rangers at a local…
Four arrested for trying to sell a pangolin for R80K
Four men were arrested for trying to sell a pangolin, in Welkom, on Thursday. Police said they acted on intelligence about a group of people selling pangolins in the town.…
Ecobank issued first ever $450 million nature bond
The Ecobank Group launched the world’s first ICMA commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock Exchange, on Tuesday. The bond was created to fund international and African biodiversity projects.…
Bird scientist elected into UK’s national academy of sciences
Dr Stuart Butchart, a bird scientist, is one of 90 outstanding researchers from across the world, to be elected as a Fellow of The Royal Society, the UK’s national academy…
Project Blood Orange onto rangers who work with syndicates
About six rhino horns were recovered in Kabokweni, in Mpumalanga by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation. The police said this is a breakthrough, which launched “Project Blood Orange.” Various…
Justice for Naledi
This article was written by the Johannesburg Wildlife Vets. In 2023, we lost Naledi and her unborn baby to the illegal wildlife trade. Today, justice was finally served. In June…
World Turtle Weekend underway at uShaka Sea World
This article was written by uShaka Sea World. This World Turtle Day weekend (23rd/24th May), we are celebrating more than 60 years of turtle conservation, rehabilitation and release at uShaka…
Trees planted in Ekurhuleni to commemorate Biodiversity Day
The Department of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) planted trees, to commemorate International Biodiversity Day, on Friday. Bernice Swarts and Narend Singh, Deputy Ministers of DFFE, led the planting…