Dr Barbara van Asch and Christi Greyling (MSc student) from the Genetics Department of Stellenbosch University visited Ongava Research Centre in March while on a fieldwork trip to collect Macrotermes termites and Termitomyces (locally called Omajowas) for Read more

Macrotermes termites have a symbiotic relationship with Basidiomycetes fungi and play important ecological roles as soil conditioners in Africa and Asia. The African continent is home to 13 Macrotermes species, which are often consumed for their nutritional and traditional Read more

Updated: Dec 17, 2021

African lions are estimated to occur in only 12.5 % of their historical range, with the result that many of their populations are fragmented. This study compiled information to assess the genetic constitution and structure Read more

When we think about the African lion (Panthera leo), we picture a majestic predator from Africa, the king of the savanna. This iconic species was present in most of Africa until the Late Pleistocene (14,000 years ago), Read more