Bat gene flow despite forest fragmentation, SA study finds

Bat gene flow despite forest fragmentation, SA study finds

Mar 23, 2021 | News

Rather than being restricted to indigenous forest habitat, the dusky pipistrelle is able to use watercourses to facilitate gene flow.The findings highlight the importance of conserving watercourses.Urban and agricultural development did not have a significant effect...
A decadal research plan for South Africa’s plant taxonomy

A decadal research plan for South Africa’s plant taxonomy

Mar 19, 2021 | News

By Shahieda Davids Taxonomy is important since it helps us categorize organisms in order for us to more easily communicate biological information. A new research plan for plant taxonomy is now available to assist in categorizing all known South African plant species....
Abnormal development found in Karoo trapdoor spiders

Abnormal development found in Karoo trapdoor spiders

Mar 4, 2021 | BioGaps, News

Cape Town – A recent study has drawn attention to the abnormal development of trapdoor spiders in the Karoo, with possible links to the use of chemicals in the region now earmarked for shale gas exploration.    Among other hypotheses, PhD student Shannon...