Conservation

The African continent is captivating for many reasons; exotic landscapes, diverse cultures and astounding natural beauty among them. A rich and varied wildlife population is no doubt the highlight for many visitors to Africa, with many unique and mysterious species inhabiting our jungles and grasslands.

Participate in Project Painted Lady by sending in your photos, and help in the conservation of South Africa's painted lady butterflies.

The Southern African elephant population has, to date, been largely unaffected by the mass poaching slaughters happening around Africa - but for how much longer? Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve is one of the last remaining natural areas in Johannesburg but has it reached carrying capacity? Uncover the answers to these, and other, questions in this weeks episode of 50‌‌‌ | 50.

Here is the New Year's episode line-up for the South African TV show 50‌‌‌ | 50, Anniversary Season, Episode 18 on 30 December 2013: Continue to explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta, take a trip to Kleinsee to discover how this once thriving mining town is now a pearl for oyster production and find out how tourists are ruining Kruger National Park.

We follow up with Nicky, the blind baby rhino that was featured on the last episode of BBC's Africa series.

Here is the line-up for the South African TV show 50‌‌‌ | 50, Anniversary Season, Episode 17 on 23 December 2013: Go deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta to research the delicate ecosystem, find out if the Natal Midlands is the new Franschhoek and learn all about cheetah conservation in the Kgalagadi.