“This success of the project is an important step in the conservation of the Endangered African Penguins. It has created a new safe breeding habitat in an area of good…
The Helderberg Nature Reserve has been carpeted by stunning sonsorrels which bloom after fire; the reserve is excited to share this stunning sighting after nearly 20 years. Somerset West,…
Since the first release, five other groups of penguins have been released, 148 birds in total! Western Cape, South Africa (01 October 2022) – In an attempt to re-establish an…
The Helderberg Mountains have been on fire over the last five days, but thankfully, rain has started to fall, helping the 120 fire and rescue teams working to contain it….
The Quagga Project is an attempt to use selective breeding to achieve a zebra sub-species which visually resemble the extinct quagga. Western Cape, South Africa (30 May 2022) –…
A rare albino honey badger had been recorded at De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Western Cape. Western Cape, South Africa (11 December 2021) – An extremely rare albino…
CapeNature’s annual Access Week kicks off next week, and they are granting free access for 22 nature reserves to the public. Western Cape, South Africa (09 September 2021) –…
De Hoop Nature Reserve’s first-ever penguin release took place recently in the hopes of re-establishing a penguin colony in the area. De Hoop, South Africa (05 July 2021) – BirdLife South…
Police blocked off a road in Somerset West after thousands of frogs started crossing the road to get to a bigger water source on the other side. Somerset West,…
The Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area (NWSMA), close to Cape Agulhas, is a unique conservation venture made up of 25 landowners who have signed title deed restrictions to protect the…
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