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Conservation Stories
Our conservation stories focus on efforts to save entire ecosystems and individual species, and show how traditional skills and modern technology can combine to form effective protection, patrolling and research solutions.
From the Bush to the Classroom: Inspiring Africa’s Next Generation of Conservationists
Dean Carlisle, founder of Lessons In Conservation (LiC), took a few moments out of his two-day workshop at The Royal Portfolio Head Office in Cape Town to talk about his dream of creating a conservation-minded critical mass among the youth in Southern and East Africa.
Nurturing Conservation through Collaboration and Curiosity
The Conservation and Research Centre at Royal Malewane connects researchers, guides, and guests to promote hands-on conservation. Meet Lee-Anne Sonnekus, Centre Coordinator, and learn more about this educational hub and its impact.
Protecting Wildlife – All in a Day’s Work
He’s been a field guide, game ranger, photographer and businessman, but for Darrel, managing the formidable Tango K9 anti-poaching unit is the highlight of his career.
Researchers from BirdLife South Africa Track European Rollers by Satellite
Concern about the numbers of European Rollers migrating to South Africa each year has inspired an innovative monitoring project, with scientists using the Royal Malewane Conservation & Research Centre as a base.
Nicolas’s New Beginning: Rescuing a Pangolin in Peril
Meet Nicolas, a Temminck’s pangolin rescued in unlikely circumstances. Learn about his unexpected urban adventure, the dedicated rescue mission, and how he came to be sponsored by The Royal Portfolio Foundation as he prepares to return home to the wild.
Artificial nests, real conservation results
One of the threats facing the iconic ground hornbill is a lack of suitable nesting sites. Fortunately, they adapt well to artificial nests, and many of the ground hornbills you might see on safari at Royal Malewane began life in one of these specially designed bird boxes. The APNR Ground Hornbill team are busy installing more of these ingenious nests as part of a great conservation success story.
Thunder Birds are Go...
Southern ground hornbills are in decline – but by supporting the APNR Ground Hornbill Project, we’re helping to improve this species’ chance of survival.
In Dogged Pursuit
The tracker and multi-purpose dogs of our specialist counter-poaching unit, Tango K9, work paw in hand with their human handlers to deter and detect would-be poachers.
Protecting South Africa’s great differentiator
A focus on conservation, investment, accountability, and open collaboration are essential for the success of South Africa’s ecotourism industry.
Sharing the Shangaan Culture
Conservation and communities in Africa are inextricably linked.