Environmentalists, falling into two camps, namely preservationists and conservationists, have been at odds about the difference between conservation and preservation. Is there a difference, or are we creating artificial human-made fences? What's in a word? To many, the difference between the word conservation and preservation would not raise any concerns, but in the naturalist world, it has evolved into a contentious issue.
“Right now we are facing our greatest threat in thousands of years, climate change." Sir David Attenborough presented the BBC's latest Climate Change video - Climate Change: the facts. It is a fantastic Video, and I have included it for you to watch. In this article, I highlighted some key messages that came out of the broadcast and some actions we can all take.
Media reports have indicated that the Cape Town whales have gone, and sighted clickbait sensationalist reasons. Should we be concerned? I spoke to Dr Els Vermeulen (research manager at the whale unit) to clarify what their research indicates. Southern right whales are one of the favourite visitors along the Cape coast of South Africa. The name of the southern right whale is derived from the fact that they were the right whale to hunt in the whaling days.
The environmental impact of the global tourism industry is widely researched and publicised. Less well known is how the support of that tourism machine supports and expands wildlife conservation, especially in Africa. Global tourism accounts for more than 1 in every ten jobs. In Africa, tourism supports 24 million people with employment.
If you are travelling to Cape Town, South Africa, a truly must-see destination is Table Mountain. I will take you through some of the essential considerations, including the weather, gear and hiking routes. Most articles online provide you with information on hiking up table mountain in Cape Town and taking the cable car down. We opted to make the journey in the opposite direction. Table mountain in Cape Town provides a fantastic mix of adventure and nature activities, and this is just one of the ways to appreciate this magnificent natural wonder.
Slowly, the tiny ball in the wooden crate began to unwind. Its scales moved and a pointy nose followed by two black button eyes emerged. Natalie was entranced. The baby pangolin unwrapped its tail, holding out its front legs and gazed at her, asking to be picked up. It was love at first sight. Natalie is a veterinary nurse, used to caring for all sorts of African animals – but this young pangolin is a first for her.