​​The International Day of Biological Diversity was celebrated on Sunday 22 May. In opinion pieces for the media, Prof Michael Samways and PhD student Ancois de Villiers from the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology emphasise how important the protection of our biodiversity is for the wellbeing of all species, including humans. Click on the links below to read the articles.

• Prof Michael Samways (Cape Times)
• Ancois de Villiers (News24)