Raptors and human health
In celebration of World Health Day on 7 April, we acknowledged the important role raptors (predatory birds that hunt other animals or feed on carrion) play in supporting humans and our well-being.
Documenting all the Biodiversity on Papkuilsfontein
The Endangered Wildlife Trust recently conducted a comprehensive biodiversity survey on the Papkuilsfontein proposed Protected Environment. Papkuilsfontein is situated near Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape in a region known for its rich and unique biodiversity. There were some fascinating results
Hunting the hunter: for the love of Mantids
Bianca Greyvenstein, Post Doctoral Fellow, and Professor Johnnie van den Berg from the North-West University (NWU) are the leading experts on Mantids in South Africa. The EWT invited them to visit the Papkuilsfontein proposed Protected Environment to document the praying mantis species on the property.
A word from the CEO April 2023
Like a tree – our power lies in our ability to convene, support, and assemble – bringing together our team’s brightest minds and most passionate hearts – and those of our partners and associates. As we celebrate our 50th birthday and forge a pathway to achieve even more over the next 50 years, it is through these people that we draw our inspiration. Inspiration for the next 50 as the race against extinction and to stem the impacts of climate change and ecosystem destruction ramp up
A decade of frogging keeps us leaping for joy
The EWT celebrated the 10th Leap Day for Frogs this year, which coincides with EWT’s 50th anniversary. To commemorate both milestones, we will share a fun frog fact each Friday throughout the year. Here is how our Leap Day celebrations went this year