There are 401 indigenous terrestrial reptiles in South Africa.
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South African National Biodiversity Institute
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) leads and coordinates research, and monitors and reports on the state of biodiversity in South Africa. The institute provides knowledge and information, gives planning and policy advice and pilots best-practice management models in partnership with stakeholders. SANBI engages in ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, leads the human capital development strategy of the sector and manages the National Botanical Gardens as ‘windows’ to South Africa’s biodiversity for enjoyment and education.
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More tools are available to collate biodiversity data that can be used for conservation decision making.
The research conducted through biobanks can help to address challenges like climate change and food security.
There are calls for measures to reduce the burden of red tape and promote and facilitate biodiversity research in South Africa.
Honeybees are crucial for pollinating crops and plants. They need good forage resources to do this and these resources are under threat in South Africa.
The decline of forest creatures like the Chapman’s chameleon are warning signs that forests are losing integrity.
Cape Town’s new climate strategy is a good start. But it falls short when it comes to nature.
The danger of fires in the Cape region this season is partly dependent on how the Fynbos has been managed over the past few decades.
Research shows that managed honey bees may pose a threat to free roaming honey bee populations.
There is good news for plant conservation in South Africa and internationally.
The Rose’s mountain toadlet adapts its breeding habits according to the weather.
Regulating species in South Africa is difficult. But identifying those creating the greatest tension, would shift focus on the most destructive species.
Beekeeping cannot depend on a single forage source. This makes the business of ensuring bees have what they need to stay healthy a precarious business.
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Principal Scientist, South African National Biodiversity Institute
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e-Flora Coordinator, South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Director, Collections Management, South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Scientist, South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Scientist, South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Researcher at the South African National Biodiversity Institute, South African National Biodiversity Institute
