Worried about elephant numbers? Quit counting them
That’s the advice of Professor Rob Slotow, who says protected areas need to be sufficiently diverse and robust.
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SA's pet trade in non-native small mammals is growing
SAâs pet trade in non-native small mammals is growing By Brandstories By Sally Frost A variety of small, non-native mammals are being sold in South Africa, with some becoming invasive after escaping or being released from captivity. This is according to researchers at the University of KwaZulu-Natalâs Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology and Centre for Functional Biodiversity, situated in the School of Life Sciences. PhD candidate in Zoology, Ndivhuwo Shivambu, said small mammals were among the most charismatic animals being sold as pets around the world. âIncreasing trade...
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