The Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa was established 94 years ago to protect the last 11 elephants in the Eastern ...

World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on 2 February, highlights the critical ecological services provided by wetlands and ...

Some sadly even harvest protected plants in the wetland area.

To restore the rivers’ flows, for the benefit of people and nature, these invasive pine trees need to be managed to restore ...

Wetlands are often overlooked in discussions on environmental and economic importance. Yet, within the Southern African Development Community (Sadc), these unique ecosystems significantly contribute ...

South Africa has a new law to govern the expropriation (or compulsory acquisition) of private property by government for ...

Sand mining, construction, car washing appear to be main problem – experts say ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Ignorance or lack ...

Migratory waterbirds are great examples – hundreds of thousands of wading birds throng to our coastal wetlands – estuaries, mudflats, lagoons and saltmarshes. Most arrive in late summer or autumn, and ...

Discover how South Africa's unique manta ray populations are not only vital for ocean health, but also hold the potential to ...

As we mark World Wetlands Day 2025 under the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future,” we shine a spotlight on these ...

In a dry climate such as South Africa’s, small wetlands play a huge role. They are water sources, and habitats or refuges for animals and people in times of drought or low rainfall. During our ...

With an inventory in place, the park is better placed to conserve wetlands for South Africa and plan for the future. What wetlands exist in the Addo Elephant National Park? A wetland is a piece of ...