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Protecting South Africa’s endangered amphibian through innovative conservation efforts
The Western Leopard Toad (Amietophrynus pantherinus) is a unique species endemic to the southwestern part of South Africa, particularly Cape Town and the Overberg region. Known for its striking leopard-like spots and characteristic snoring-call heard during the breeding season, this toad plays a vital role in our ecosystem, but it faces significant threats due to habitat loss and [...]
Uniting for fynbos: highlights from the 2024 Fynbos Forum on conservation and collaboration
This year's Fynbos Forum took place from 6 to 8 August at the Protea Hotel Stellenbosch Techno Park. Fynbos Forum is a gathering of passionate individuals dedicated to the conservation of South Africa’s unique fynbos biome. The event brought together natural scientists, researchers, planners, and many others, all united by a common goal: to secure the future of [...]
From extinction to existence: how KRCA is reviving the Erica verticillata
We're thrilled to share a remarkable conservation success story from the Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area (KRCA), one of the conservation sites managed by our Nature Care Fund team. The "Erica verticillata", also known as the “whorled heath", a species classified as extinct in the wild, is making a comeback in this unique environment. The Cape Flats Sand Fynbos, [...]
A rare sight: The Cape grysbok emerges in Zoarvlei – a conservation triumph!
Can you see that? Peering through the bushes… You’re right, it's the Cape grysbok! The Cape or southern grysbok (Raphicerus melanotis) is a small antelope that is endemic to the Western Cape region of South Africa. On 17 July 2024, the elusive animal made a surprise appearance at Zoarvlei - one of the conservation sites managed by our [...]
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