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In the remote heights of Ladakh, Himalayan wolves are breeding with feral dogs to create hybrids known as khipshang. These animals are raising alarms among conservationists and locals due to their boldness and potential to outcompete native species. The development comes amid rapid environmental changes in the region.

16 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Police in Mpumalanga are investigating the fatal shooting of a man believed to be a key figure in a rhino poaching syndicate. The incident occurred outside his business premises in Mkhuhlu near Hazyview on 16 May 2026. It marks the second attack on the victim in recent days.

A group of about 30 open-water swimmers completed an 11km crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay in Cape Town to support endangered sea turtles. The event has raised over R600,000 for the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre, surpassing the initial target of R250,000. Organisers highlighted the challenges faced by turtles, including predation and plastic pollution.

24 апреля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Scientists from the UK and Kenya have identified a new bat coronavirus capable of binding to human cells. The study, published in Nature, highlights risks in Kenya, northern Tanzania, and eastern Sudan. No evidence of human infection has been found yet.