September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015
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 20, 2015
The Oxpecker Reintroduction Project Bruno and Cai Nebe An ordinary, chilly morning broke on Mundulea Nature Reserve in the Otavi district in mid-June, 2011. Yet this […]
July 17, 2015
African Wild Dog Population Assessment Project By Robin Lines The decline of the African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, has been well documented over the past 30 […]
July 14, 2015
Where strandwolves roam By Dr. Ingrid Wiesel Darting in and out of shadows, dodging waves and eyes, the shaggy, solitary figure of the strandwolf captures the […]
July 13, 2015
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 11, 2015
A Hot Topic Namushasha Country Lodge, Wilderness Safaris and Community members Chillies are potentially an economical and accessible way for rural people to deter problem animals, […]
July 9, 2015
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 7, 2015
Ecology field course for young environment leaders Gobabeb Training and Research Internship Programme Dr Theo Wassenaar The Desert Science, Research and Training Programme is the 2013 […]
July 3, 2015
Standing Tree Abundance, structure and uses of Boabab populations in the Omusati region University of Namibia By Faith Munyebvu-Chambara Considered the largest succulent plant in the […]
July 1, 2015
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 […]
June 29, 2015
INTO THE OKAVANGO Text Steve Boyes | Photos Corry Richards We launched the expedition on the 22nd May after driving for two weeks to one of […]
June 25, 2015
Compiled Sanet van Zijl Renowned nature conservationist Chris Eyre recently lost his battle with cancer at the age of 72. It is with admiration and appreciation […]
June 17, 2015
Information provided by N/a’ankuse Foundation Naankuse rescues threatened wildlife, carries out research to prevent human-wildlife conflict and provides education and healthcare to the San Bushman community. The […]
June 17, 2015
| Main Photograph Anja Denker SRT PRESS RELEASE SWIFT, COORDINATED ACTION BY SRT, MET AND NAMPOL LEADS TO THE APPREHENSION OF POACHERS After 173 days of […]