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10 Tips for Eco-tourists
Are you counting the days towards that last working day so you can leave for a well deserved break? Perhaps you've got a visit to some of th...more10 Years in Jail
Two suspected rhino poachers, Joao Mdlovu and Berlito Mdlovu who were arrested in Kruger National Park (KNP) in January 2010 for rhino poach...more100,000 year old ochre toolkit and workshop discovered in South Africa
An ochre-rich mixture, possibly used for decoration, painting and skin protection 100,000 years ago, and stored in two abalone shells, was d...more109 elephants die as drought hits Tsavo
More than 100 elephants have died due to effects of drought in the sprawling Tsavo National Park...more10th Annual Savanna Science Network Meeting in Kruger
Scientists from several South African universities, South African National Parks (SANParks) and a number of high profile international inst...more12 467 Elephants counted in Kruger
This year the elephant census crew counted 12 467 elephants in the Kruger National Park, compared to the 11 454 in 2004...more160 Elephants donated to Zambia
The South African government has donated 160 elephants to Lusenga Plains National Park in Zambia's Kawambwa Disrict...more180-bed wellness centre planned for central lowveld
The environmental impact assessment process is underway for the construction of a wellness centre with a boutique hotel and conference facil...more20 suspected rhino poachers killed since January 2011
South African soldiers killed three poachers in the Houtbosrand area in the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Wednesday, May 18 2011...more200 bed luxury hotel proposed for Kruger National Park
South African National Parks (SANParks) has called for proposals in respect of Public Private Partnership projects for the proposed Malelane...more2004/5 A few milestones
In its 2004/2005 annual report, SANparks highlighted a number of milestones achieved during the year. Cheryl Carolus, chairperson of the boa...more2007 Kudu Award Winner
Siyabona Africa has received the SA National Parks Executive Award for Business Partner of the Year at this years annual Kudu Awards. Siyabo...more2008 Miss Earth South Africa
A platform to empower and educate young women is the last thing you would expect from an event of this nature. The “Miss Earth South Afric...more2010 must be used to change Africas image
The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has called on 2010 FIFA World Cup organisers to use next year's tournament to change Afri...more2012 marks the start of The International Year of the Rhino
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia declared 5 June 2012 as the start of the International Year of the Rhino, thereby committing...more220 Rhinos poached in 142 days January to 21 May 2012
220 rhinos have been brutally and illegally butchered for their horn in South Africa from January to May 21 this year. That is more than a r...more248 KNP Rangers threaten strike action
The front-line battling waves of ruthless rhino poachers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) will face its strongest test with most of its 'so...more25th Big Birding Day Hopes to Attract Garden Birding Enthusiasts
Between midnight on Friday 27 November and midnight on Saturday 28 November this year, birders throughout South Africa will pit their spotti...more281 Rhinos Poached Since January to July 2012
The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of this year now stands at 281 with a total of 176 individuals arrested in ...more34 rhinos butchered in Hoedspruit in a year
Poachers killed an adult rhino bull on the farm Jakkalsbessie in the Greater Hoedspruit Area on Thursday, February 9, 2012. They hacked off ...more35 Cape parrots counted in Limpopo
The Cape Parrot, Poicephalus robustus robustus, is endemic to South Africa. It only occurs in the afromontane yellowwood forests found in Kw...more360 Stands Planned Near Strydom Tunnel
The Environmental Impact (EI) process has begun for the development of the Cape Vulture Wildlife Estate, which proposes building 360 stands...more46 elephant tusks seized in Cape Town
Custom officials seized 46 elephant tusks in Cape Town on July 9, 2012. The tusks, valued at about US$1,5-million, were hidden behind boxes ...more5 Rhinos killed - poachers arrested
Five poachers, responsible for the killing of three rhinos in the Kruger National Park (KNP) and adjacent Mozambique, have been arrested. Th...more50 50 Back On Air
After nine months of being off air, 50/50 is back on South African television screens. The programme has built up a huge contingent of loyal...more50 year anniversary celebrated at Lower Sabie
Mr and Mrs C Griesel decided to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at Lower Sabie Camp. “We felt Lower Sabie's peaceful atmosphere a...more5842 km and 49 hours of Flying in the Annual KNP Census
Seeing the Kruger National Park from the air really puts the size of the park into perspective. It is amazing to see how big two million hec...more60 Years Of Free Visits To Kruger A Bargain For £50
Stella Millar has no need to worry about a Wild Card – many years ago, she and her husband made a once-in-a-lifetime payment, which allowe...more77 000 year old evidence for ancient beds and the use of medicinal plants
Evidence indicates the oldest bedding found in human history was made from sedge stems and leaves, was burnt regularly and served a dual pur...more7th Annual Kudu award winners celebrate grassroots initiatives
The seventh annual SANParks Kudu awards was testament to the dedication and commitment of conservationists at grassroots, corporate and in-h...more8th Annual Meeting on Savanna Science
More than 200 scientists and other stakeholders attended the 8th annual Savanna Science Network Meeting held in Skukuza in March...moreA black rhino for Karoo National Park
A five year-old male black rhino has been reintroduced into the Karoo National Park. The rhino came from a privately owned reserve in a land...moreA Buffalo on the 4th hole of Hans Merensky Golf Estate
This buffalo was on the 4th hole at Hans Merensky Golf Estate in Phalaborwa It had to be darted after Greg Austin spent two hours in a tree ...moreA Celebration Of South Africas Biggest And Best Trees
The largest tree in South Africa is found near Zwigodini, Vendaland in the Limpopo Province. The second tree on the list, which is the secon...moreA Chameleon Happy Ending
Dave collected 43 of the chameleon eggs on 28 February 2008 and, on the advice of Donald Strydom, curator of Khamai Reptile Park, half-burie...moreA close encounter with elephants
The Ingwelala Shareblock in the Umbabat Private Nature Reserve adjoining the Kruger National Park is home to two Landrover game drive vehicl...moreA Conservation Conversation
In South Africa there is an increasing focus on communities living adjacent to protected areas. 'People' issues are slowly becoming as impor...moreA Day In a Guides Life At Phalaborwa Gate
As the walk continued we saw a variety of flowers, insects, birds and markings of animals that had come and gone. Again I heard a rumble and...moreA Different View of the River
SANParks scientific services staff from Skukuza in the Kruger National Park (KNP) put on brave faces and took up the challenge of some Sabie...moreA dream come true
Dead man's curve, treetop flying and one of the highest rates of aviation accidents in South Africa, can this really be anyone's dream job? ...moreA fond farewell to Johan
Johan Brits, started working in the park as an electrical contractor in 1986. In 1988 he was appointed as foreman in the northern part of th...moreA glimpse of the past uncovered in Hoedspruit
Two archaeologists made interesting discoveries during a procedural archaeological assessment preceding the Zandspruit Development at the fa...moreA lifetime in Kruger
Almost 40 years ago, Louis Olivier, one of the Kruger National Park's much-loved and esteemed game rangers and an enthusiastic Blue Bulls su...moreA Lighthearted Look At What Goes Through The Mind Of Animals
Ever wondered what a giraffe was thinking about when it stood and stared at your vehicle when you stopped on your game drive to admire it...moreA million miles for marulas
Prof Lucas 'Kas' Holtzhausen has travelled over a million kilometres in search of the perfect marula, visiting over 100,000 trees and drivin...moreA new home and new front teeth – what more does a leopard need
A male leopard has had an unusual year, which began when Gerrie Comacho from the National Leopard Forum stepped in to save its life...moreA new look for bungalows and tents at Letaba
The infrastructure upgrades that started in Letaba rest camp in the Kruger National Park (KNP) during September 2007 will be completed in mi...moreA New Simple Way to Purify Drinking Water in Developing Countries
Diarrhea kills at least 4000 children a day in Africa - a disease caused by contaminated water. Nearly 80 percent of disease in developing c...moreA new way of boosting river flows
The flow of water entering the Kruger National Park through the Sabie and Olifants Rivers may potentially increase over time, as a pilot pro...moreA Night Filled With Special Moments
Running around trying to capture beautiful people, extraordinarily decorated tables, wonderfully creative kitchens and carefully prepared di...moreA rough guide to climate change in Africa
Reports and estimates of the impact of climate change appear almost daily, but those by the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change remai...moreA second Bantam Aircraft patrolling Kruger
The Kruger National Park (KNP) managing exeutive, Abe Sibiya, handed over a Ultra-Light Bantam Aircraft to Shingwedzi section ranger, Marius...moreA Stiff Fine Will Spoil A Good Time
“Feeding wild animals is as good as signing their death warrant,” said Wanda Mkutshulwa, head of communications at SANParks...moreA stunning setting, exquisite fine dining and the company of friends
Exquisite haute cuisine, the company of friends, and a wondrous autumn day in the lowveld are only some of the ingredients for great times...moreA supply chain map to combat malaria in Africa
Millions have been spent in research to combat malaria on the medical front. Hokey Min of the College of Business Administration, at Bowling...moreA Teabag That Could Save Millions
A cheap and effective filtering device developed by a South African university could provide safe drinking water to millions of people, dras...moreA tragic end to a beautiful sighting
On Sunday April 20, a tragedy unfolded at the gate of Lower Sabie in the Kruger National Park (KNP)...moreA Trip Down Memory Lane Kruger Park Memories
A Trip Down Memory Lane with John Parsons, now residing in Graaf-Reinett: In 1955 I had never before seen the Kruger Park. From others, I ha...moreA Veteran Returns To Kruger - Andre Potgieter
Professor Winston Trollope with Working-on-Fire International and Navashni Govender of Scientific Services in the Kruger National Park are c...moreA Walk in Kruger National Park
Join Nick Green as he regales tales of a memorable Kruger Park walking safari. We are the only people in this 20 square kilometre section of...moreA watchful eye on South Africas secretary bird
The Secretarybird was recently up-listed on the international Red Data List to Vulnerable, as it is threatened by a number of factors throug...moreAbe appointed as new leader for Kruger National Park
Velaphi Abraham Sibiya (known as Abe) has been appointed by the board of South African National Parks (SANParks) as managing executive...moreAbout 17 000 Species are Threatened With Extinction
A detailed analysis of the well-known IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ shows 869 species are Extinct or Extinct the Wild...moreAbout Place Names In The Park
Shifo-mhisi – the name of a famous poacher in the1940's. He made his residence next to the banks of the Olifants River and for about five ...moreAccident claims life on Christmas Day
A man died as a result of a single-car accident on the road between Tshokwane and Satara. The accident occurred at about 12h55 on Christmas ...moreAchievement Awards Southern Region 2005
Achievement Awards Southern Region 2005. Outstanding Service in the Workplace and Outstanding Service Tourist/Customer/Client...moreActivities In Kruger
Daily guided early morning and late afternoon walks in Kruger's unspoilt bush where creatures big and small are met 'face to face' are avail...moreActivities Manager To Help Develop New Products In Kruger
This January the new post of park activities manager opened up in the Kruger National Park and Andrew Desmet was delighted to step into the ...moreActivity-Filled Science Week For Phalaborwa Students
50 students each from 50 schools in and around Phalaborwa will benefit from their proximity to the Kruger National Park and the Ndlovu Node ...moreAddo Elephant National Park Celebrates 80 Years
Addo Elephant National Park celebrated 80 years of conservation and tourism excellence this year. First proclaimed in July 1931 to save the ...moreAddo Now Has Its Own Webcam
The Addo Elephant National Park can now boast that it has its very own webcam where you're sure to catch amazing views of...moreAddo overcomes Kruger’s rugby team
The Kruger National Park may have a thriving elephant population, but it seems that the pushing power of Addo's elephants can overpower them...moreAddo Park Training Centre set to benefit communities
Blazing drums, lively dancers and jubilant voices marked the official opening of a new training centre which is set to provide vital empower...moreAddos biggest tusker dies
On Thursday, April 22, 2010, numerous visitors to Addo Elephant National Park (AENP) witnessed a fight between two elephant bulls that resul...moreAdjusting To Krugers Pace
A little over 12 months ago, after several days of travel and having crossed two entire continents, I discovered a new land. A land which is...moreAdult elephants interact with burnt youngsters in Pilanesberg boma
The eight young elephants that are the remaining survivors of dramatic veld fires in the Pilanesberg National Park have settled down well in...moreAdvanced Bookings for Visits to Kruger National Park Reintroduced
Day visitors to the Kruger National Park will again be able to book ahead of time to secure their entrance to South Africa's most well known...moreAdventure for Science
Mozambique's Limpopo National Park (LNP) is running a project where 4x4 enthusiasts will conduct a census in the park...moreAdventure Hikers Follow the Olifants
I was fortunate enough to be part of the first dummy run for a new exciting product that is in final stages of development. This will provid...moreAFB hosts first military ball in five years
More than 600 guests enjoyed the glitz and glamour of the first formal military ball in five years hosted by the Air Force Base Hoedspruit...moreAffordable, safe flying for beginner and experienced aviators
New Zealand is a country of extreme variations in topography and weather. Not exactly friendly for light aircraft, so one can say that any f...moreAfrica Has Two Elephant Species
Contrary to the belief of many scientists (as well as many members of the public), new research confirms that Africa has two—not one—spe...moreAfrica To Lose All Its Acacias
For more than two and a half centuries Africa has been home to acacia trees, but now nine people have decided for the entire world that only...moreAfrican Adventure gets recognition at Prestigious Naledi Theatre Awards
African Adventure a South African National Parks supported initiative was awarded Best Production of a Play or a Musical for Children at the...moreAfrican Birds In Trouble
Of the 10,000 bird species on Earth, 1,226 are listed as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable...moreAfrican Elephant Action Plan
The African elephant action plan was adopted by African elephant range States in March 2010 . The African Elephant Fund (AEF) and the Africa...moreAfrican Elephant Has Picky Feeding Habits
An African elephant, Loxodonta africana, is quite picky when it comes to eating. A study of the this mega-herbivore's dietary habits reveals...moreAfrican Lion Iventory To Be Updated
It's hard to know how to conserve an animal species when no one is sure how many animals are left and where they occur. Until recently, this...moreAfrican Names of Animals
What's in an animal's name? Not too many of us, however, are familiar with the derivation of many of the African names of animals....moreAfrican penguin on endangered list
African penguins have been sliding towards extinction since industrial fishing started around the Cape. The last four years have seen a popu...moreAfrican Population Now One Billion
Africa's population has reached one billion as the continent's population grows by about 24 million a year, according to a report...moreAfrican Village Dogs Are Genetically Much More Diverse than Modern Breeds
African village dogs are not a mixture of modern breeds but have directly descended from an ancestral pool of indigenous dogs, according to ...moreAfrican Wild Dogs Released In Tembe
A pack of 14 Endangered African wild dogs was reintroduced into the Tembe Elephant Park earlier this month...moreAfrican Wildlife Research
African Wildlife Research - The enquiring mind of humanity is our most important asset in the struggle for physical survival on earth. The ...moreAfricas Answer to the Kangaroo
Southern Africa has its own answer to the kangaroo, albeit a fraction of the size of the Australian version. However, the small springhare t...moreAfricas renewable energies potential under the spotlight
Wind energy for the northern and southern parts, hydro energy for central Africa and “the unexploited potential of energy crops like sugar...moreAge matters when translocating rhinos
Wellington is a long way from the continent of Africa but research being conducted at Victoria University is helping restore populations of ...moreAids Deaths Impact on the Natural Environment
HIV/Aids may seem to be more of a social than an environmental problem, but research is finding that the death of economically productive pe...moreAIDS Pandemic
In an interesting development announced in Johannesburg this month, an American-based anti-aids initiative has joined hands with a major non...moreAirborne Ecologists Help Balance Delicate African Ecosystem
The National Academy of Sciences reports the successful test of new remotesensing technology to monitor the impact of management decisions o...moreAlgae kills again in Kruger
The death toll caused by blooms of blue-green algae, Microcystis, in some of Kruger's waterpoints has increased...moreAlien Invaders Group Visit Doispane
A group of enthusiastic members of the Alien Invader Task Group, one of the national projects of the Honorary Rangers, put together a fantas...moreAlien Invasives Declared major Threat to Life on Earth
Invasive alien species, ranging from disease and plants to rats and goats, are one of the top three threats to life on this planet...moreAliens enter Kruger through river systems
The Kruger National Park has expended a good deal of time, effort, energy and money into combating the threat of invasive alien plants. Llew...moreAll Eyes On Biodiversity
The 2010 target, adopted by more than 190 countries including South Africa, to “significantly reduce the rate of biodiversity loss”...moreAll Eyes on You
Naming butterflies and all other creatures is an art that comes from the 17th century following Carl Linne (Carolus Linnaeus)...moreAll In A Weeks Work
Frankie La Grange is a guide at Tinga Private Game Lodge, a concession near Skukuza in the Kruger National Park. He tells of the highs and l...moreAll Kruger gates open after floods
All entrance gates to the Kruger National Park(KNP) are open after the heavy rains and flooding caused by subtropical depression Dando on Ja...moreAll Those Little White Butterflies
Visitors to the Kruger National Park travelling through Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo recently, must have noticed that they were in the co...moreAlligator bloods relation to antibiotic-resistant infections
Despite their reputation for deadly attacks on humans and pets, alligators are wiggling their way toward a new role as potential lifesavers ...moreAloes Brighten Up Bleak Days
At a time when almost every other plant seems to be shedding its leaves and colour has been drained from the bush, aloes are thriving...moreAmboseli elephants reveal interesting insights
The ivory trade is demanding its pound of flesh from the African elephant. In 2011, Kenya lost 278 elephants to poachers, compared to 177 in...moreAmerican CDC endorses new mosquito repellents
The American Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has just endorsed two new products as being effective ingredients in mosquito repellents. Form...moreAmerican promises Krugers lions as hunting trophies
An investigation could be imminent into an advert that an American hunting outfitter has circulated on the Internet, offering clients the op...moreAmphibian Experts Target Deadly Frog Fungus
The world's leading amphibian experts have come together and for the first time identified two major conservation initiatives to stop amphib...moreAn Early Christmas For The Nxanatseni Rangers
Christmas came early this year for the rangers of the Nxanatseni Region, in the form of the Honorary Rangers from the Rangers Support Servic...moreAn Elephant Collaring Safari
Dr Michelle Henley was smiling in delight at being reunited with the first elephant collared in her ambitious project to learn more about el...moreAn Estimated 1600 Lions In Kruger
It is estimated that there are currently 1,600 lions in the Kruger National Park, give or take 225 animals, and they are nearly all in tipto...moreAn Old-Timer Visits Northern KNP
Upon crossing the Letaba highwater bridge to the north of Letaba Camp I encountered the most charming old veteran motorcar amongst an array ...moreAn Unusual Inspector Investigates Road Resealing
This year routine maintenance of Kruger's 'tar' roads experienced a slight hitch, when an unexpected wildlife encounter occurred. An elephan...moreAnalysis Land reform same problem different approach
South African President Jacob Zuma's dilemma over what to do about land and agrarian reform is no different than it was for his predecessor...moreANC Youth League distances itself from antihunting protest march
Chris Mashego, co-ordinator of the ANC Youth League in Bohlabelo District, said the organisation has distanced itself from the anti-hunting ...moreAncient Dinosaur Nursery
Next time you come across a group of zebra, wildebeest, blesbok and springbok typically found in the grasslands at Golden Gate National Park...moreAncient DNA Reveals Ingredients of Roman Medicine
Ancient Roman pharmacies must have looked a lot like vegetable gardens. DNA analysis of 2000-year-old medicinal tablets suggests the pills i...moreAncient footprints reveal origins of elephant ancestors behaviour
Ancient footprints in the Arabian Desert have left intriguing evidence about how elephant ancestors interacted socially. An international te...moreAncient history of mining protected by modern mine
A mining company might be thought to be an unlikely custodian of archaeological treasures, but people have been mining in the town of Phalab...moreANCYL anti-hunting protest bought and paid for
The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) was paid to protest against hunting in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (TPNR) in May this year. This is de...moreAndover Nature Reserve
Andover Nature Reserve is a Limpopo provincial nature reserve, located seven kilometres from the Orpen Gate to the Kruger National Park. It ...moreAndre and Marnus reach a dream in kruger
The 'Reach for a Dream' Foundation is an organisation that has brought hope and healing to countless young South Africans and it believes st...moreAngels on an Avian Mission
What do you get when you send a bunch of women on a mission to find a Pel's fishing owl, armed with CyberTracker equipment and a mandate to ...moreAnimal Health Working Group Gains Momentum
The sixth meeting of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA)working group of Ahead (Animal Health for the Environment and...moreAnimal Intolerance
As residents in a 'rural' area, we invariably need to protect our living space against 'invaders' that would otherwise threaten our health a...moreAnimal Populations
Recently there have been a number of emotive queries about the low number of animals tourists are seeing in the Kruger National Park. The Pa...moreAnimal proof dustbins donated
When it comes to unsightly rubbish scatterings in national park camps, Baboons and monkeys are notorious for raiding rubbish storage facilit...moreAnimal Relocation
'What is my life worth?' A poignant account of animal relocation, by Hym Ebedes. 'My name is Simba and I have heard them say that I am the K...moreAnimal Rightists Object To Elephant Relocation
Two animal welfare organisations will be “seeking an urgent legal application” to have six young elephants returned to their family grou...moreAnimals now picking up bugs from people study shows
Globalisation and industrialisation are causing diseases to spread from humans to animals, a study has shown...moreAnnual Census Reveals An Increase In Herbivore Numbers
With the exception of wildebeest and possibly impala, it looks like the numbers of most of the herbivores in the Kruger National Park...moreAnnual Cricket Clinic
There is an African proverb that says if you refuse to be made straight when you are green, you will not be made straight when you are dry. ...moreAnnual Kruger Park Science Networking Meeting
From April 4th-7th 2005, the average IQ of the residents of Skukuza rocketed as the camp was invaded by scientists from South Africa in the ...moreAnnual Mass Capture for Wildlife Relocation Completed
Update on the annual mass capture of plains game in Kruger National Park for release in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park...moreAnnual Rangers Meeting
The Park's rangers met for their annual meeting at Letaba Rest Camp from February 9 to 10, 2006. It was an opportunity to avail themselves o...moreAnother Dam Planned In The Olifants River Catchment
The already pressurised Olifants River system is scheduled for more development, with another dam being intended to supply water for mining ...moreAnother Day at the Office for a Kruger Park Ranger
As usual, the alarm woke me at four in the morning. I pried my sleepy eyelids open, drank some coffee and made sure my rifle and equipment w...moreAnother Objection Against The De Hoop Dam
A sixth objection lodged last year against the proposed Olifants River Water Resources Development Project (ORWRDP) has come to light...moreAnother Step Closer To A New Orpen Gate
Things are looking positive for the relocation of the Orpen Gate, with seemingly only two stumbling blocks left in the path of the creation ...moreAnother White Elephant Spotted
George and Iris van Rensburg were enjoying their regular weekly visit to the Kruger National Park when they were absolutely astounded to spo...moreAnother Win For South Africa At International Tourism Exchange In Berlin
Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa has won the “TO DO!” prize for socially responsible tourism. The TO DO! Contest for Socially Responsi...moreAnt Lions
Anyone with an interest in their natural surroundings will be well acquainted with the conical holes made by certain species of 'ant lion' l...moreAnthrax Bacteria Conspire with Viruses to Stay Alive
Anthrax Bacteria's survival is directed and shaped by the DNA of bacteria-infecting viruses in what appears to be an evolutionary contract w...moreAnthrax Outbreak In Kruger
An anthrax outbreak in the Kruger National Park (KNP) claimed at least 65 animals in September 2010. The actual deaths could be much higher...moreAnthrax outbreak in the north of KNP
In August, 30 carcasses of roan antelopes were discovered at the Kruger National Park's (KNP) Capricorn Rare antelope enclosure in the north...moreAnti hunting groups have misfired
IFAW and ARA, although different in their architecture and gearing, are joined at the waist in opposing any form of sustainable-use practice...moreAnti-Elephant Device Remains Hidden For Decades
How observant are visitors to the Kruger National Park? It is certain that the vast majority of visitors to the park have their eyes peeled ...moreAnti-poaching equipment donated to Addo rangers
Unitrans sponsored more than R500 000 worth of equipment to the Addo Elephant National Park Rangers to use in their ongoing battle against p...moreApes Elephants And Logging In The Congo
The Wildlife Conservation Society announced the results of the first-ever evaluation of a large, “landscape-wide” conservation approach ...moreArchaeological research at Gaza Gray outpost of Steinaeckers Horse in Kruger
The first two weeks in August will once again see an archaeological excursion at one of the outposts of the Steinaecker's Horse unit in the ...moreAre You Going Big This Birding Big Day
Are you ready for the 28th BirdLife South Africa Birding Big Day on Saturday 24 November 2012? The annual highlight on the country's birding...moreArrive Alive on patrol for the holidays
This year Arrive Alive has launched a campaign to make people, especially pedestrians, more aware of road safety. The Niyabonwa – Visibili...moreArtificial nests popular with hornbills
Old houses with creaking wooden floors or trendy new homes with the smell of fresh sawdust? Ground hornbills seem to be connoisseurs of acco...moreAttempted arson at Lower Sabie
About three weeks ago, the shop at Lower Sabie almost went up in flames – yet again. A suspect attempted to set fire to the newly re-built...moreAugust brings Big Fires to southern Kruger
Almost half of the southern section of the Kruger National Park has been burnt, with the month of August seeing a large fire in the Pretoriu...moreAustralian Park Manager Meets KNP Scientists
Rowan Foley from Parks Australia is the park manager for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and during a recent trip to SA, he met with staff fr...moreAutumn Colours
It is often brief glimpses or incidents that leave the most indelible impressions on human minds. Springbok are so named because of the occa...moreBaby Big Five honoured in commemorative stamps
“With the world currently focussed on saving the Rhino, it is opportune that we are able to issue this set of commemorative stamps featuri...moreBaby Blue, now I know that Im still in love with you
In a world obsessed with size, beauty still lies in the smaller details. The smallest butterflies are known as blues, because of many butter...moreBaby Rhino Finds New Foster Parents
Over the last forty years, Brian Jones has not lost the knack of looking after baby rhino, and his repertoire of soothing burbles and grunts...moreBaby rhino treated at rehab centre
A baby rhino, estimated to be a week old, was taken to the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, situated near Kampersrus...moreBachelor Buffalo Bulls Face a Big Threat From Lions
New research carried out in the Kruger National Park has revealed that buffalo bulls are ready, willing and able to take their chances with ...moreBack to the wild for orphaned black rhino
Two orphaned black rhino calves were reintroduced to the wild today in the Addo Elephant National Park after a successful hand-raising progr...moreBacksides best sides
After a hard day's game viewing in the Kruger Park we often complain that we saw 'nothing'. Just a few animals disappearing into the thicket...moreBalule Wild Dog Re-introduction Successful Despite Setbacks
The seven wild dogs released into the Balule Private Nature Reserve in May last year have settled in well, producing two litters of pups...moreBanhine In The Grip Of Drought
Banhine is a national park approximately 700,000ha in extent and situated in central southern Mozambique midway between Pafuri in the west a...moreBanhine Inundation
Banhine National Park in Gaza province, Mozambique gets its name from an extensive wetland system (called Banhine by the local population) s...moreBaobabs break for the border
The latest in a series of translocations for the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP) fell out of the usual pattern of herbivore movement...moreBarbel Die-off Provides a Case for the Fish Forensic Detective
On Sunday June 3, 2007, Rendani Nethengwe, ranger at Houtboschrand, reported a fish kill in the Olifants River to Dr Andrew Deacon....moreBarcoding DNA to Identify Menacing Mosquitoes
Researchers from the University of Ghana for the first time are using DNA “barcoding” - examining a small fraction of an organism's DNA ...moreBat Hawks Nest On Artificial Platform But No Fledglings Emerge
An arrow, some fishing twine, a modified braai grid and a mountaineer have all teamed up to help a pair of rare birds breed in the wild...moreBat Radio Collars
The bat project, which has caused so much interest in Skukuza, has already shown that these little creatures play a major role in the life h...more
If you are interested in bats, you could find yourself discovering a bat that has never been discovered before and have it named after you! ...Bats enter the fashion stakes
Some select groups of fruit bats in the Kruger National Park are now wearing trendy bead necklaces. However, the bats are not personally cho...moreBattered and Bruised Abused Elephants to Be Rescued in Zimbabwe
The rescue of nine abused elephants from a commercial training facility in Zimbabwe will begin on Monday, November 2, 2009 the International...moreBattle at Kruger on YouTube
The Battle at Kruger - On August 1, 2007 an eight minute amateur recording of a face-off between a herd of buffalo, lions and a crocodile or...moreBearded Vulture Nestlings Fitted with Satellite Transmitters
On the weekend of November 22 and 23, 2008, a team of conservationists fitted two bearded Vulture nestlings with satellite tracking devices...moreBEE Scorecard Published for Comment
Final comments are being invited by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism on the draft Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) scorec...moreBerg en Dal Camp Comes of Age
On Friday, 25 February 2005, Berg en Dal Camp celebrated 21 years of existence. The celebrations were festive and there was a vibrant energy...moreBest friend helps save buffalo
On a wintery Saturday last month, Neels van Wyk, section ranger, at Crocodile Bridge, was called by his field rangers to Halfkroon Spruit wh...moreBest Of The Corporate Offices 2006
Outstanding Service In The Workplace awards went to Isaac Khoza, Stefanie Freitag – Ronaldson, Johan Baloyi, Renate Ackermann...moreBest Of The Marula Region
Award for Rest camp of the year goes to Berg-en-Dal. Prize for Entrance Gate of the year was won by Kruger Gate. Ranger section of the year ...moreBest Of The Nkayeni Region
Award for Rest camp of the year goes to Satara. Prize for Entrance Gate of the year was won by Orpen Gate. Ranger section of the year award ...moreBest Of The Nxanatseni Region
Prize for Restcamp of the Year went to Mopani. Entrance Gate of the Year prize went to Giriyondo Gate. Bushcamp of the Year prize went to Si...moreBeware South Africans
I attended the Great Elephant Indaba that was held at Kruger National Park's Berg-en-Dal camp last year. The debate was whether or not to cu...moreBeware the R40 speed traps and rude cops
A motorist travelling on the R40 between Nelspruit and Phalaborwa was shocked and disgusted when a traffic officer repeatedly swore at him, ...moreBig Bucks From Biltong Hunting
About 17 million hectares of privately owned South African land are currently used for wildlife ranching and conservation, and about 200,000...moreBig Bust Leaves a Hole in SAs Illegal Rhino Horn Trade
The SANParks Environmental Crime Investigation (ECI) Unit, a team of dedicated and skilled individuals, is determined to put an end to poach...moreBig Elephant Cows Are The Bosses
When it comes to social interactions in female elephants, bigger is better is the finding of a new study published in the journal Animal Beh...moreBig Fuss Over Small Fish
The gloves have come off in the fight to produce evidence of the world's smallest animal with a backbone, with two sets of scientists sparri...moreBig Prizes For Big Tuskers
The Kruger National Park is planning on giving out prizes to anyone who takes photos or videos of any of the 'big tuskers' in the park...moreBills smaller to cope better with cold
By examining bill sizes of a diverse range of bird species around the world, researchers have found that birds with larger bills tend to be...moreBin those butts
The Kruger National Park (KNP) received a donation of 195 cigarette disposal bins (Maxibin) from British American Tobacco (BAT) South Africa...more