Animals

The Language of Love, Like a Bird
Birds are not shy about making their intentions known. Male birds mostly have a huge variety of ways to signal that they are ready to find a partner. Signals can be through song, dance and even the offering of food.

Video Marine Biodiversity Penguin Palooza 2020
Learn all about the importance of penguins and watch a penguin release from the view point of these incredible birds.

Video: Webinar - Biodiversity State of Conservation Report 2020
In this interesting webinar, learn about the state of conservation in the Western Cape, what the threats are to biodiversity and what is being done to conserve it.

Video: Webinar - The Wonderful World of Insects
Learn about why insects are so interesting and why they are so important in this fun webinar about these creepy crawlies.
Western Cape Biodiversity Spatial Plan Handbook
The Western Cape is the country’s leading exporter of agricultural commodities, is a province of outstanding natural beauty and a preferred destination for tourists and permanent residents alike. Towards ensuring the wise management of biodiversity priority areas and sustainable development within a growing economy, the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board (CapeNature) has developed a province-wide Western Cape Biodiversity Spatial Plan.

World Wildlife Day
March 3 is World Wildlife Day. It is a United Nations International day to celebrate all the world's wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet.
Your field guide to tortoise awareness
The tortoise is a terrestrial reptile and the world is home to a total of about 43 species. South African has 13 species and 8 are found in the Western Cape alone.