Geomorphological and lithostratigraphic mapping of dune systems on the Maputaland
coastal plain of northeastern KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa has defined the relative …

In spite of their relatively small size as a group of insects, dung beetles have attracted an
inordinate amount of scientific interest over the years, starting with the work of the French …

Parabolic dunes form and migrate in almost every climate and geographic zones of the
world, ranging from the tropical coastlines to the arid continental deserts. Despite their …

The influence of protected areas on the growth of African savannah elephant populations is
inadequately known. Across southern Africa, elephant numbers grew at 0.16% annually for …

Managers in southern Africa are concerned that continually increasing elephant populations
will degrade ecosystems. Culling, translocation and birth control are flawed solutions. An …

Currently there is no single accepted hypothesis to explain gall‐forming insect species
richness at a particular locality. Hygrothermal stress, soil nutrient availability, plant species …

Background Despite efforts to control neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), schistosomiasis
and soil-transmitted helminthiases remain widely prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. Recent …

Aim Artificial water points are often used in protected savanna ecosystems to maintain
populations of large herbivores. However, these interventions lead to increased ranging and …

Identifying the primary causes affecting population densities and distribution of flagship
species are necessary in developing sustainable management strategies for large carnivore …

Changes in the environment are first observed in changes in the vegetation. Vegetation
survey, classification and mapping form the basis on which informed and scientifically …