endangered species
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Hundreds of penguin eggs under watch in critical hatching season
At Sancoob’s Table View nursery, 17 African Penguin eggs are hatching and 212 incubating as teams provide round-the-clock care.
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Wildlife traffickers dump protected lizards during high-speed pursuit
Three suspects face charges for illegal possession of vulnerable lizards after fleeing police in a red VW Golf.
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Sanccob calls for ongoing support as Bird Flu endangers African Penguins
A penguin care event highlighted conservation efforts against Bird Flu threatening African Penguins and called on the public for support.
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Police investigation launched after protected tortoises found “shucked” and discarded at Table Bay Nature Reserve
CAPE TOWN – In a shocking act of wildlife cruelty, 19 Angulate Tortoises were brutally poached at the Table Bay Nature Reserve, with their empty shells discovered scattered along footpaths leading…
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Illegal mining in wetlands in Welkom an environmental disaster
Welkom – The mayor of Matjhabeng, his officials, and his political office bearers act with impunity for the law it would seem, while they disregard the wellbeing of the residents…
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Three suspects arrested in possession of rhino horns in the Western Cape
SWELLENDAM – Three suspects aged between 35 and 45 have been arrested for the illegal possession and selling of rhino horns, following a joint operation by law enforcement agencies in the…
