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Koedoe, with the subtitle ‘African Protected Area Conservation and Science’, promotes and contributes to the scientific (biological) and environmental (ecological and biodiversity) conservation practices of Africa by defining the key disciplines that will ensure the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species in their natural environments (biological diversity) in Africa. View our Editorial Team.

 

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Short Communication

 
Chad: A stronghold for the endangered Kordofan giraffe  
Courtney J. Marneweck, Michael B. Brown, Stephanie Fennessy, Angela Gaylard, Arthur Muneza, Thomas Rabeil, Julian Fennessy
10 November 2025

Original Research

 
Phytosociology of Golden Gate Highlands: A focus on Drakensberg-Amathole Afromontane Fynbos  
Jubilant V. Sithole, Anisha Dayaram, Andri C. van Aardt
30 October 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
30 October 2025

Checklist

 
The herpetofauna of Meerkat National Park, Northern Cape province, South Africa  
Jody M. Barends, Wade K. Stanton-Jones, Werner Conradie, Krystal A. Tolley
15 October 2025

Review Article

 
Fire and mammal herbivory on arthropods in the protected savannas: A systematic review  
Ludzula Mukwevho, Mduduzi Ndlovu, Frank Chidawanyika
22 August 2025

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 66, No 1 (2024)  
Editorial Office
08 August 2025

Original Research

 
Viability of astrotourism in South African National Parks as a revenue source for conservation  
Amélia S. Wassenaar, Brenda A. Coetzee
28 July 2025

Checklist

 
Survey of epigeic spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) in a litchi orchard in Mpumalanga, South Africa  
Inam Yekwayo, Tarombera Mwabvu, Anna S. Dippenaar-Schoeman
18 July 2025

Short Communication

 
Challenges for coastal management and conservation under climate change in South Africa  
Jasper Knight
05 June 2025

Original Research

 
Elephants’ habitat use and behaviour when outside of Gonarezhou National Park  
Bob R. Mandinyenya, Marco Mingione, Lochran W. Traill, Fabio Attorre
26 May 2025
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Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research

 
Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing.  
Posted: 2025-11-07

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Reviewer Recognition for Volume 67 of KOEDOE

 
A sincere thank you to the esteemed reviewers who contributed to the success of Volume 67 of KOEDOE. Your commitment to upholding academic standards has been invaluable in ensuring the quality of our published research. We are grateful for your dedication and look forward to your continued involvement. Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
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Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme

 
Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog.  
Posted: 2025-10-20

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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