Posted on May 19, 2022
A breakthrough study from the University of Pretoria has found that small hive beetles trapped inside a honeybee nest sneakily entice the very bees that keep them prisoner into providing them with the best of what there is to feed on in the hive – even some of the queen’s portion.
Posted on May 18, 2022
This year’s World Bee Day aims to raise awareness on the importance of bees and beekeeping.
Posted on March 21, 2022
#International Day of Forests: 'Forest entomology is the key to healthier forests' – UP forestry experts, To raise awareness of the importance of forests and promote more sustainable forestry practices, the United Nations proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests.
Posted on March 11, 2022
Scientists have studied wild carnivores roaming protected areas for a long time, but predator numbers in unprotected areas remained unclear until recently. In Platjan, Limpopo, where farmers share the land with leopards and other predators, researchers led by Philip Faure have now tracked these...
Posted on March 03, 2022
Understanding wildlife as a way to save them, Profs Adrian M Shrader and Chris Weldon, UP Department of Zoology and Entomology
Posted on March 01, 2022
Professor Nigel C Bennett, an internationally renowned researcher and an NRF A-rated scientist in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of Pretoria, has been awarded the prestigious JFW Herschel Medal by the Royal Society of South Africa.
Posted on February 23, 2022
Dr Mohlamatsane Mokhatla started his career at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences on 1 January 2022.
Posted on January 25, 2022
“This clearly shows us that the waters surrounding Antarctica are full of life!” – UP scientist @Miasjien who was part of an international research team that found the world’s largest fish breeding colony in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea.
Posted on December 22, 2021
A new study by an international team including PhD Entomology student Ayubo Kampango and Prof Chris Weldon in UP’s Department of Zoology and Entomology shows that hotels can address the fight against mosquitoes by implementing simple measures that target mosquito breeding sites.
Posted on December 20, 2021
Most South Africans love eating meat, but animal diseases regularly threaten a constant, affordable supply.
Posted on December 16, 2021
Water is a vital resource for mammals. This is especially true for African elephants that generally drink every day but can go two to three days between drinks. As they have an exceptional sense of smell, it has been suggested that elephants may locate water using olfactory cues. However, there...
Posted on December 15, 2021
Prof Nigel C Bennett, an A-rated scientist in the Department of Zoology and Entomology has been awarded honorary membership to the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM).
Posted on December 14, 2021
Dr Yusuf appointed as Alexander von Humboldt Ambassador Scientist
Posted on December 14, 2021
Prof Marthán Bester from the Department of Zoology and Entomology was recently awarded the Excellence in Wildlife Research and Management Award at the 50th-anniversary conference of the Southern African Wildlife Management Association (SAWMA).
Posted on December 13, 2021
Congratulations to postdoctoral research fellow Dr Ezette du Rand of UP’s Department of Zoology and Entomology and PhD student at UP’s FABI Agil Katumanyane on receiving L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science awards for their work.
Posted on November 11, 2021
UP’s Department of Zoology and Entomology, which has been ranked 45th globally for its research and impact by the University Ranking by Academic Performance, has also been ranked number one in Africa once again.
Posted on October 16, 2021
The challenge of addressing hunger is a priority for the global community, so on 16 October 1945, the United Nations established the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This day has since 1980 been commemorated as World Food Day to raise awareness on issues related to hunger and food...
Posted on September 29, 2021
Eventually, work being done by Prof Chris Weldon and his students in UP’s Department of Zoology and Entomology will help to reduce food waste going to landfills and make food more affordable.
Posted on September 13, 2021
UP's Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit continues long-running survey of southern right whales off the coast of South Africa
Posted on August 30, 2021
Women’s Month: Focus on Ms Nina Parry
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