Biodiversity & Conservation
Threats to biodiversity, conservation in SA
Biodiversity and Conservation in South Africa
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in an area. South Africa is one of 17 megadiverse countries. Threats include habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, invasive species, and poaching.
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Conservation Efforts
SANParks manages 19 national parks. The Endangered Wildlife Trust protects species like the African wild dog. The Working for Water programme removes invasive alien plants. Rhino conservation programmes combat poaching.
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Key Point
The Cape Floral Kingdom is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more plant species per area than any tropical rainforest. Protecting biodiversity protects our food security, medicine, and economy.
Key Vocabulary
BiodiversityThe variety of living organisms in a specific area or the whole planet
ConservationThe protection and management of natural resources and ecosystems
Endangered speciesA species at risk of extinction due to declining numbers
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