SANParks Archives – The Cape Navigator

Human Activity Stresses Knysna’s Lone Female Elephant, Studies Confirm

Photo of a female elephant in Knysna forest by filmmaker Ryan Davy.

GARDEN ROUTE – Recent studies by South African National Parks (SANParks) have shed light on the well-being of the solitary female elephant inhabiting the Knysna forest. The organisation conducted a detailed assessment of the elephant’s physiological and behavioural patterns to guide future management decisions. Stress hormone analysis of the elephant’s dung revealed fluctuations based on […]

SANParks Initiates Management Plan for Robben Island Marine Protected Area

Photo taken from Table Mountain by Tom Podmore.

In a significant move towards the conservation of South Africa’s marine biodiversity, the South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the commencement of the Management Plan for the Robben Island Marine Protected Area (MPA). This initiative falls under the broader framework of Table Mountain National Park and aims to engage the public in shaping the […]