Category: Nature & Nurture

THE NEED FOR CONSERVATION

We frequently ask ourselves what the hype about conservation of the environment is. Why are certain people always on about clean water, clean air, conservation of indigenous plants animals and even micro-organisms that we cannot even see with…

SOUTH AFRICA’S TINY LEOPARDS

For decades, scientists have wondered why the leopards of South Africa’s Cape Floristic Region are so much smaller than their counterparts elsewhere in Africa. While leopards are known for their adaptability and wide distribution across the…

HOLLAND GARDEN   – A KALEIDOSCOPE OF COLOUR.

"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." When Helen Keller spoke these words, she was indeed not aware of the shared purpose, belonging and joy Holland Garden, situated in the borough of Merton, Southwest of the city…

Kleurvolle ekosisteme soos koraalriffe verbleik 

Die natuurlike wêreld ondergaan ’n stil maar diepgaande transformasie: dit verloor sy lewendige kleure. Alhoewel die verlies van spesies dikwels in die kollig staan, is navorsers toenemend bekommerd oor die “homogenisering” van die natuur…

Out of Africa… or Out of the Southern Cape?    

A remarkable role in humanity’s journey across the world. Most people are familiar with the famous phrase “Out of Africa” — the scientific idea that modern humans originated in Africa before spreading across the rest of the world. But…

Energy efficiency

Our world is in trouble – past decades prioritised dependence on energy consumption in developments and daily life, not considering that the different energy sources are finite – we depend on natural resources such as fossil fuels, coal…

A Hidden Climate Rhythm Is Driving Extreme Floods and Droughts Worldwide

Scientists have identified a powerful but often overlooked global climate rhythm that is driving extreme floods and droughts across the world. Rather than happening randomly or independently, many of these severe water events are connected through…

New Year, New Plans, Same You?       

As we welcome another year, it's natural to feel both hopeful and uncertain. The calendar may change, but many of our circumstances remain stubbornly familiar. We’re still working with the same resources, facing unresolved challenges, and…

Raar voël ná 34 jaar weer in Engeland gesien

’n Uiterse rare voël is vir die eerste keer in 34 jaar in Engeland opgemerk. Die witkeel-naaldstert is Woensdag, 8 Oktober, by Yorkshire Water se Tophill Low Natuurreservaat in Driffield deur besoekers Mandy Gregory en Ray Maddison gesien. Hierdie…

Let’s talk Sustainability                    

Are you familiar with the term “Earth Overshoot Day”? If not, Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s consumption of natural resources exceeds the planet’s ability to regenerate these resources within that same year. And…

Nuwe studie wys: Honde verstaan speelgoed se doel beter as wat jy dink

Navorsing toon dat sommige honde nie net speelgoed kan herken by naam nie, maar dit ook kan groepeer volgens hoe dit gebruik word tydens spel - sonder dat iemand vir hulle wys of sê wat om te doen. ’n Groep honde is by hulle eienaars se…

SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE BIRDLIFE HOLDS IRREPLACEABLE SPECIES

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The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and bill, is one of only three bird species observed at the South Pole. Antarctica is the only place it lives, and like many sub-Antarctic species, it is endemic - found nowhere else on…