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If nothing is done to stop the illegal occupation of a section of the Greater Kabeljous biodiversity hotspot, there is a real risk of this precious piece of land and the numerous environmental and heritage resources it has to offer being lost forever.
South Africa is faced with the critical task of expanding its natural environment protection areas in a practical and affordable manner to safeguard its vital biodiversity and ecosystem services. These services encompass carbon sequestration, clean air, healthy soils, fresh water, pollinating insect populations, and grazing-friendly grasslands, all of which are essential for the well-being and survival of the country's population.
Lions are once again roaring in the heart of the Zulu nation in Babanango, KwaZulu-Natal, where two males have been reintroduced to the area after about 150 years.
Wildlife managers at Babanango Game Reserve have welcomed the arrival of the two lions, to soon be joined by four female companions.
The move is part of a project that began two decades ago to expand the numbers and range of this critically endangered rhino species.