Kruger National Park in South Africa is famous for its wildlife and is a key part of the country’s natural heritage. Managing wildlife is important to protect biodiversity while also supporting the economy. In most years, the South African National Parks (SANParks) conducts surveys to count animals in Kruger. These surveys help park managers make…
Kruger National Park in South Africa is famous for its wildlife and is a key part of the country’s natural heritage. Managing wildlife is important to protect biodiversity while also supporting the economy. In most years, the South African National Parks (SANParks) conducts surveys to count animals in Kruger. These surveys help park managers make…
As part of the South Africa-France partnership, SANParks hosted a bilateral exchange from March 10th to 14th at West Coast National Park (WCNP). This collaboration, supported by the French Biodiversity Agency (OFB) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), brought together six French delegates and SANParks representatives to share knowledge on the management and monitoring…
Insects have over the years been recognised for the important role they play in both natural and agricultural ecosystems in delivering provisioning services, such as pollination of food crops and provision of honey. However, their role in ecosystems also extends beyond pollination services, where they play an important role as pest controllers, waste decomposers and…
The way that we manage land influences species occurrence and interactions. However, in a recent study investigating species co-occurrence along the west coast of South Africa, Debbi and Nicola discovered that intensive management of small areas also makes it difficult to detect ecological drivers. The study was initiated in response land owner concerns that caracals…