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"Has it always occurred here and simply been overlooked?" Scientists stunned after stumbling upon creature rarely seen in ...
Researchers who were dropped off by helicopter in a largely inaccessible and remote canyon in South Africa say they have ...
South Africa's rangelands have always had great value for the country. These areas offer more than just grazing for livestock ...
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.
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 ...
Looking at the statistics on iNaturalist, South African National Biodiversity Institute’s Tony Rebelo says: “Nearly two-thirds of Africa’s observations come from South Africa. We have 20 ...
Termite mounds in Namaqualand, South Africa, are at least 34,000 years ... the oldest known inhabited termite mounds by a lot. The discovery also unearthed organic material buried deep inside ...