As fire season grips the Western Cape, CapeNature is reminding the public that, despite the dire circumstances, removing wildlife without authorisation is unlawful – even when done with the best…
Just a week ago, a tiny springbok calf was hours away from dying. Today, she’s bouncing around like a bokkie should. Velddrif, Western Cape (09 January 2026) – Late…
Conservation in the Western Cape has 47,000 new reasons to celebrate, as two new reserves and two expansions are creating vital corridors for wildlife and protection for biodiversity across the…
The Cape Leopard Trust returned to the Boland mountains after five years. Their recent large-scale camera trap survey has confirmed that the big cats and biodiversity of the landscape are…
A tiny pangolin, stolen from the wild and hidden in a box, has been given a fighting chance at life thanks to a chain of South Africans who acted with…
Walker Bay Nature Reserve has been recognised with a Green Coast Award for the 2025/26 season, confirming its spot as one of the Western Cape’s best-managed natural coastal sites. …
As many plan to hit the beaches in December, CapeNature is asking all of us to enjoy our coastline with a little extra awareness, especially when it comes to Cape…
A massive environmental push in the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area has just shattered records! Western Cape, South Africa (18 November 2025) – Over one weekend, 21 volunteers were flown into…
The Western Cape has welcomed a new provincial nature reserve after a landowner spent almost 20 years restoring the property. Western Cape, South Africa (11 November 2025) – The…
The cub, rescued from the grasp of human-wildlife conflict, is part of a small leopard population of about 20 individuals in the Western Cape region that needs fierce protection. …
Where mind meets heart
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ― Maya Angelou
