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SANBI hosts successful inaugural Student Research Day at Kirstenbosch

May 16, 2018Sep 26, 2018

Science can change the world – as long as there are researchers willing to put in the long hours in […]

Into the Clouds: Surveying the Sky Islands of Mozambique (Part 2)

May 14, 2018Sep 26, 2018

Researchers from the South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI, travelled to Mozambique to survey three mountains for reptiles and amphibians. […]

Zoological Garden holds junior nature conservator course

May 10, 2018Sep 26, 2018

This 4-day course is designed for learners from grade 7 – 12. This activity-filled course introduces learners to the wider […]

Marine biologists launch a book on South Africa’s marine invertebrates

May 8, 2018Sep 26, 2018

The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), in collaboration with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), will be launching […]

Into the clouds: Surveying the Sky Islands of Mozambique (Part 1)

May 7, 2018Sep 26, 2018

By Krystal Tolley Researchers from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), travelled to Mozambique to survey three mountains for […]

How tiny toads seize the day – and the weather conditions – for breeding

May 7, 2018Sep 26, 2018

By Krystal Tolley Rose’s mountain toadlet is a very small amphibian – adults grow to just 2 centimetres in length. […]

The Brunsvigias are back at Hantam NBG

Apr 30, 2018Sep 26, 2018

We are very pleased and thankful to be able to say that on the morning of the 30th of March […]

SANBI hosts Global Partnership for Plant Conservation Conference

Apr 30, 2018Sep 26, 2018

28 – 30 August 2018 “Supporting the worldwide implementation of the global strategy for plant conservation.” Organised by the Global […]

SANBI welcomes new design team for 2018 Chelsea Flower Show

Apr 30, 2018Sep 26, 2018

Kirstenbosch at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show 2018 Today was a historic day for the South African National […]

Deep Seacrets: the outer shelf and slope ecosystems of the Eastern Cape

Mar 23, 2018Sep 26, 2018

This project aims to develop multi-disciplinary offshore research capacity and knowledge to support improved management of poorly studied outer shelf, […]

SANBI holds 15th National Biodiversity Planning Forum

Mar 16, 2018Sep 26, 2018

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is going to hold the 15th Biodiversity Planning Forum (BPF) from 19–22 June […]

Biodiversity Crimes Fun Run

Mar 16, 2018Sep 26, 2018

On Friday 9 February 2018, the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden (KZN NBG) hosted a biodiversity crimes fun run at the […]

SANBI hosts fourth annual MAREP Forum

Mar 16, 2018Sep 26, 2018

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) successfully hosted the fourth annual Management, Research and Planning (MAREP) Forum on the […]