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Scientists stunned after stumbling upon creature rarely seen in over a century: 'This raises a few questions'
What makes the sighting of the sable cruiser dragonfly so impressive is the species' rarity. According to IOL, since its ...
South Africa’s honeybush sector must transform from its unjust past: what needs to change
South Africa’s historical honeybush herbal tea farmers were dispossessed of their land during colonialism and apartheid.
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Officials make disturbing discovery as online trend drives rare plants toward extinction: 'We experienced a big increase in demand'
A biodiverse region in South Africa is experiencing a plant poaching ... The poaching is crippling the region's biodiversity. Every plant and animal species plays a distinct role in its ecosystem.
Southern Africa's rangelands do many jobs, from feeding cattle to storing carbon: A review of 60 years of research
South Africa's rangelands have always had great value for the country. These areas offer more than just grazing for livestock ...
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New Pygmy Pipehorse Species With A "Crown-Like" Head Discovered Off South Africa's Coast
Beneath the waves off the coast of South Africa, a new species of pipehorse ... The species name given to the new discovery is “nkosi”, which refers to the protuberance on top of the ...
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South Africa's biodiversity: a call to protect endangered species
As a guardian of some of the Earth’s most remarkable flora and fauna, South Africa boasts a biodiversity that is both breathtaking and uniquely its own. From the hidden gems nestled in rocky ...
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Africa’s oceans under spotlight as OceanX and OceanQuest conclude seminal ‘Around Africa Expedition’
The OceanX and OceanQuest Around Africa Expedition is officially endorsed by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for ...
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South Africa's famous fynbos must be preserved—but burning invasive plants on site isn't the best strategy
Invasive plants and trees were introduced to South Africa from as early as the 17th ... the ecosystem has exceptional biodiversity, containing a high number of endemic species found nowhere ...
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South African National Biodiversity Institute marks Tree Day by planting indigenous trees
On Tuesday, South Africa joined the rest of the continent ... and Commercialisation at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), Nontsikelelo Mpulo told The Citizen.