Snaring animals is “cruel, criminal” – and widespread
Snares are commonly used to catch wildlife for bushmeat – even in the Western Cape, and especially in areas in the Kogelberg Biosphere
Rivers of the Kogelberg: How you can help protect them
You’ll find rivers and wetlands criss-crossing the entire Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. From the larger rivers, to the tiny streams that dry up
Conserving water through invasive plant clearing: A Kogelberg project
According to Corlie Hugo, Coordinator of the KBR, invasive alien plants are a major threat in the area. “After the drought, the Western …
How our reptiles survive winter and wildfire
How do reptiles survive during the cold winter months when there is limited sun and heat for them? In South Africa reptiles don’t actually go into hibernation during the winter months as our
African penguins: The importance of Stony Point
The African penguin is endemic to South-Western Africa and currently breeds in 27 localities. In the early part of the 20th century the African penguin population was over a million breeding pairs globally, but it
How wildfire impacts on our water
Once a wildfire is extinguished, you may think that it’s the end of the fire. But the impact on biodiversity and ecosystem services will continue to play out for a long time to come. Fire, for example has the
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