Wildlife
Human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe is a crisis: Who is in danger, where and why?
In the fishing villages along Lake Kariba in northern Zimbabwe, near the border with Zambia, everyday routines that should be ordinary – like collecting water, walking to the fields or casting a fishing net – now carry a quiet, ever-present fear. A new national analysis shows that human-wildlife conflict[...]
Experts prefer Bonnox as their first line of defence
Game poaching is an enormous problem in the Lowveld and a large portion of a game farmer’s security expenditure goes towards his first line of defence – the fence around his farm. The well-known Mabalel game farm and resort east of Nelspruit, directly next to the N4, has had[...]
This is why you need Gallagher’s electric fence to protect your wildlife
Wildlife electric fencing has become an essential tool for managing human-wildlife conflict, ensuring both the safety of people and the preservation of wildlife. Gallagher Animal Management's iSeries Energizer significantly enhances wildlife protection by delivering consistent, high-voltage pulses that prevent animals from breaching boundaries without causing them harm. The iSeries[...]
Vergelegen welcomes wildlife ahead of World Environment Day
World Environment Day 2024 is marked on Wednesday 5 June, under the theme of land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. Vergelegen Wine Estate, a jewel in South Africa's winemaking crown, is making headlines not only for its outstanding vintages, but also for its remarkable conservation success story. Eland, bontebok[...]
Wildlife Ranching South Africa: Promoting and protecting wildlife ranchers
South Africa is blessed with abundant biodiversity, where wildlife is not just admired but also protected. Thanks to the efforts of numerous game breeders and ranchers, agriculture has transformed into a domain where, alongside traditional crops and livestock, game stock is recognised as a vital component of commercial farming[...]