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Environment · South AfricaThe IUCN Red List has long been the globally recognized gauge for assessing how close to extinction a given species is. An improvement in the species’ conservation status from a higher to a lower threat category, known as downlisting, can signal conservation success. But a recent study says this must be done cautiously to avoid […]See the Story
Study Highlights Dangers of Declaring Conservation Success Too Soon
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Conservation · KnysnaA rare sighting of Oupoot, the last known elephant of the Knysna forest, has sparked excitement and prompted a conservation response. The footage, captured by Karatara farmer Oubaas Fourie late last week, shows the elusive female elephant calmly traversing farmland near the forest. Oupoot is named after the beloved character in Dalene Matthee’s novel ‘Kringe in ‘n Bos.’ The video quickly went viral, drawing national attention due to Oupoot’s nea…See the Story
Stunning sighting of last remaining Knysna elephant
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Elephants · RwandaBy The New Times
Government has announced a possible plan to reintroduce elephants into the fast-growing Nyungwe National Park located in the south-western part of the country. Originally known for its thick rainforest, Nyungwe is gaining increasing global attention and the opportunity to reintroduce elephants into this unique ecosystem could mark a new and exciting chapter in the country’s conservation and tourism story.
The idea of bringing el…Read Article
