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South African National Biodiversity Institute

Marion, a sub-Antarctic island, turns green — but at a cost

Our Burning Planet

Marion, a sub-Antarctic island, turns green — but at a cost

By Tiara Walters

Reversing the Red — the battle to halt species extinction in South Africa

South Africa

Reversing the Red — the battle to halt species extinction in South Africa

By Kristin Engel

B(l)ooming ecological crime ravaging SA exposed after three Saudi Arabians caught stealing 1.6m seeds and flora

South Africa

B(l)ooming ecological crime ravaging SA exposed after three Saudi Arabians caught stealing 1.6m seeds and flora

By Caryn Dolley

A closer look at the richness of South Africa’s biodiversity

South Africa

A closer look at the richness of South Africa’s biodiversity

By SANBI National Biodiversity Assessment team

Robben Island is showing signs of decay

South Africa

Robben Island is showing signs of decay

By Daniel Steyn

Plants are being given Zulu names. Here’s why it’s important

South Africa

Plants are being given Zulu names. Here’s why it’s important

By Sarah Wild for GroundUp

One in seven plants and animals in SA threatened with extinction, new report shows

South Africa

One in seven plants and animals in SA threatened with extinction, new report shows

By Madison Yauger for GroundUp