July 12, 2012
The presence of Cape fur seals in Namibian waters is not only a unique phenomenon – these animals are usually associated with sub-polar climates – but also the cause of controversy in both fishing and conservation circles.
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July 12, 2012
Since discovering the wonderful world of birds and butterflies when growing up on a farm, Rod Braby has always believed in conservation. Taking his inspiration from […]
July 12, 2012
By Dr Laurie Marker and Bonnie Schumann, Cheetah Conservation Fund Depending on who you ask, the answer will vary from ‘too many’ – which in most […]
July 12, 2012
By Dr Malan Lindeque, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Tourism When Etosha was proclaimed Game Reserve No 2 a century ago, it had no elephants, lions or […]
July 12, 2012
By Hugh Paxton, Freelance Journalist Trygve Cooper, Chief Warden of the Sperrgebiet, is something of a legend in Namibian conservation circles. This is hardly surprising, as […]
July 12, 2012
By Peter Bridgeford, Co-ordinator, Vultures Namibia To a vulture riding on the wind, soaring on motionless wings through the azure African sky, international boundaries are of […]
July 12, 2012
By Dr Laurie Marker, Founder/Executive Director, Cheetah Conservation Fund Can conservation combined with science and technology save the cheetah for future generations? And, if so, how are […]
July 12, 2012
According to FAO statistics, Namibia’s forests are declining by 0.9 per cent per year, an alarmingly high figure if you take into account how difficult it […]
July 12, 2012
By Dr Keith Leggett, Namibian Elephant and Giraffe Trust Elephant conservation is a challenge and for many a calling. In both cases, the need for facts is […]
July 12, 2012
By Reagan Chunga, Integrated Environmental Consultants Namibia Flip on a light switch, turn a tap, or start your car. For many urban dwellers, these actions may […]
July 12, 2012
By Hu Berry As they lance the sky with crimson wings, flamingos follow ancient routes across Africa. Migration in tune with the rains is cardinal for […]
July 12, 2012
By Mark Jago, Veterinarian: MET Game Capture Unit Namibia’s highly successful black-rhino conservation programme has been at the forefront of the effort aimed at bringing Diceros bicornis bicornis […]
July 12, 2012
By Ginger Mauney, Project Co-ordinator, Conservation and the Environment in Namibia People from around the world are drawn to Namibia’s vast, wild places, but with tourism increasing […]
July 12, 2012
Growing demands on staff and resources and expansion of its focus beyond wildlife led the Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) to acquire two more […]
July 12, 2012
By Mary Seely, Desert Research Foundation of Namibia Although many may never have heard of him, Lars Karlsson is revered in Namibia’s inner environmental circles. He […]
July 12, 2012
By Ron Swilling In the dry, dusty summer wind, the thatch grass-roofed structure of Mashi Crafts is bursting at the seams with the weavings of palm leaves […]
July 12, 2012
By Linda Baker, SPAN Communications Officer He’s been shot at by UNITA rebels, narrowly escaped being blown up by a landmine, had close encounters with lions […]
July 12, 2012
By Hugh Paxton, Freelance journalist After 32 years working for conservation in this country, Mike Griffin, the resident expert on everything from golden moles to green […]
July 12, 2012
By Dr Ann Scott, Mike Scott and Dr Conrad Brain, Namibia Crane Working Group We are flying high over a hot, white landscape north of the Etosha […]
July 12, 2012
By Dr Conrad Brain, Environmental scientist Embedded within the mixed matrix of those who travel the world in pursuit of the most stunning sunsets, the highest […]