Invasive mussels: findings for intertidal can’t be translated to subtidal

By Dane McDonald: Researchers have sounded the warning that findings for invasive mussels on South Africa’s rocky shores cannot ‘simply’ be translated into findings for sub tidal regions. In a recent…

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Welcome to our new Website!

We trust you will enjoy and use our new website! Please do not hesitate to let us know if some functions need improvement or if you would like more…

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Genetics study puts spotlight on a ‘most traded’ chameleon species

Dane McDonald A recent genetic study has brought to light some interesting findings on one of the most widespread chameleon species in Africa. The study, published in a 2018 issue of…

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ICZ 2020 Session Host Call

The International Society of Zoological Sciences will host its 2020 International Congress of Zoology (ICZ XXIII) in Cape Town, South Africa (https://www.icz2020.co.za/). This is the first time that…

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In Memory of a Great Man: William Roy Branch

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Prof. William Roy Branch, highly acclaimed Port Elizabeth-based herpetologist. Bill, as he was known to everyone, was diagnosed…

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