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The OneZoom explorer Maps the connections between 2.2 million living species , the closest thing yet to a single view of all species known to science . The interactive tree of life allows users to zoom in to any species and explore its relationships with others , in a seamless visualisation on a single web page . The explorer also includes images of over 85,000 species , plus , where known , their vulnerability to extinction .
Stuart on Nature Chris and Mathilda Stuart have been involved in wildlife research and book writing for over 40 years . Their interests are wide and include photography , writing and travel ; conservation and wildlife research ; horses and music . They have published many scientific and popular articles . Between them they have visited , and spent time in , 50 countries , including Canada , USA , Australia and Zambia , with their time being split between their homes in South Africa and Austria .
Common names of South African Grasses Frits van Oudtshoorn has compiled a list of common names of grasses of South Africa in one document . Visit the Grassland Society of South Africa at :
https :// grassland . org . za / to view this list .
Conservation Conversations with BirdLife South Africa These weekly webinars hosted through Zoom will hopefully bring some entertainment and education to your household as we embrace the new virtual reality that we all find ourselves in thanks to the restrictions brought on by the recent COVID-19 pandemic . Each talk will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour with a 15-30 minute Q & A session with our presenters afterwards . These sessions will give you a chance to learn about the incredible conservation work taking place across South Africa and beyond while also sharing some of the conservation success stories which BirdLife South Africa has been privileged to drive .
The Art of Range The Art of Range is a podcast about rangelands for people who manage rangelands . The goal is education and conservation through conversation .
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