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Video Series – Heritage and Conservation

This series of 9 videos includes a variety of topics on the history of conservation over the years. Each video is available in English and with Afrikaans and isiXhosa Subtitles.

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Radio Interview Biodiversity Crime Cape Talk

A radio interview about biodiversity crime in the Western Cape

Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team: Recording of Public Meeting held 18 March 2024

Herewith a recording of the public meeting hosted by the CPBMJTT on the 18th of March 2024.

Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team: Presentation

A presentation presented by the Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team on the 18th of March 2024 outlining the Implementation, Transitioning Preparations, Timeframes and Way Forward in terms of the Peninsula's Baboon Strategic Management Plan.

FAQs - The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team and Baboon Strategic Management Plan

Your Frequently Asked Questions on the CPBMJTT and Baboon Management Plan answered.

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World Wildlife Day

March 3 is World Wildlife Day. It is a United Nations International day to celebrate all the world's wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet.

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Individual Action Projects: For the Love of Birds

Whenever you are in nature, why not see how many different birds you can hear or see? See if you can identify at least 3 birds, send us their names and a picture of yourself birdwatching and earn 200 points. Email to learning@capenature.co.za.

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Group Action Projects: For the Love of Birds
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The Language of Love, Like a Bird

Birds are not shy about making their intentions known. Male birds mostly have a huge variety of ways to signal that they are ready to find a partner. Signals can be through song, dance and even the offering of food.

FAQs: Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD)

RHD is a deadly disease of rabbits and hares (lagomorphs) that has not been reported in South Africa before 2022.

Your field guide to tortoise awareness

The tortoise is a terrestrial reptile and the world is home to a total of about 43 species. South African has 13 species and 8 are found in the Western Cape alone.