A charming and charismatic member of the National Zoo community who has entertained, enthralled and educated thousands. Charley, the adult […]
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National Zoological Garden Facilities Enhancement Progress
The National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria is pleased to announce significant progress in its ongoing facility enhancement project, with […]
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South Africa’s Key Biodiversity Areas now live on world database
By Zimkita Mavumengwana In a significant advancement for biodiversity conservation, South Africa has officially identified 263 terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas […]
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Citizen Science Awareness Workshop empowers communities
Citizen Science Awareness Workshop empowers Traditional Health Practitioners and communities From 13 – 16 May 2024, the South African National […]
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Nature’s hidden treasures
Highlights from the 6th annual Student Research Day The 6th Annual Student Research Day held at the South African National […]
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An inclusive celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity
On Wednesday, 22 May, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)’s Directorate on Biodiversity Evidence in the Gauteng–North West region […]
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Reversing the red to address species extinction
South Africa has done much and has lots to be proud of. But way more still needs to be done […]
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Free State NBG wins big at Bloem show
We did it again! We are thrilled to announce that our Free State National Botanical Garden (FSNBG) team has, once […]
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Kirstenbosch remains open for visitors
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has announced today, 30 April 2024, that the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden remains […]
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Empowering communities through citizen science
Bridging the gap between science and traditional healing/ knowledge As the fight against the water crisis continues across the country, […]
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Unveiling Hidden Realms: A comprehensive exploration of southern African reptile conservation
Author: Zimkita Mavumengwana In the ever-evolving realm of biodiversity conservation, each species encapsulates a unique tale intricately interwoven into the […]
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Conservation Status of Reptiles book to shed light on conservation efforts
Reptiles across South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho face increasing threats to their survival, including habitat loss, climate change, and exploitation […]
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Ecological infrastructure’s role in water security
Unlocking the Liquid Ledger: Ecological Infrastructure’s role in water security In South Africa, where water scarcity poses a significant challenge […]
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SA-France partnership for biodiversity and marine kicks off
Important South Africa-France partnership for biodiversity and marine conservation started Friday 1 March 2024 saw the official launch of the […]
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SANBI unveils gardens membership scheme
Inviting a diversity of South Africans in; making the National Gardens accessible and more affordable; inviting people to co-invest in […]
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