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September 3, 2015

Desert lions: A fight for survival

We were making our way down the Hoanib when he came out from behind a bush on the riverbank. He was beautiful. Strong and young. And by the collar around his neck I immediately knew who he was. His brother followed soon after and the two young male lions made their way down the dry river toward an unknown destination.
September 3, 2015

Battling invasive cacti

In order to save water, and because they have beautiful flowers and are often easily available, one may be tempted to plant cacti in the garden. However, the entire African continent boasts no indigenous cactus species. All cacti originate from the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Being very well adapted to arid conditions, they thrive excellently in our dry climate and since they are from a different part of the world they experience a total lack of indigenous pests or diseases in Namibia.
July 13, 2015

Conservation | Rediscovering the Giraffe

Namibia Giraffe Conservation Status Project By Andri Marais and Stephanie Fennessy On a continent richly steeped in fascinating people and cultures, the giraffe has been a […]
July 9, 2015

Conservation | Fish for the Future

Community Conservation Fisheries Project By Richard Peel and Denis Tweddle The broad, meandering rivers and large seasonal floodplains of north-eastern Namibia contrast sharply with the harsh […]
July 1, 2015

Conservation | Education for Life

Namibia Desert Environment Education Trust (NaDEET) By Viktoria Keding Education is the key to sustainable development, and because we learn best through example, the Namib Desert […]
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