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Cape Town recorded most sightings and species in world 2021 #CityNatureChallenge
14 May 2021 12:05 PM
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The City of Cape Town has been declared as the official winner of two categories in the global 2021 City Nature Challenge.
Photograph by Clive Maasch
The City of Cape Town has been declared as the official winner of two categories in the 2021 City Nature Challenge, a global initiative where over 150 cities participate.
Participants were required to make observations of wild plants, animals, and fungi within the city.
Cities around the world will be taking part in the challenge to see who can make the most observations of nature, and find the most species.
Capetonians invited to head outdoors and join City Nature Challenge 2021
30 April 2021 7:52 AM
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Local residents are encouraged to participate in the 2021 City Nature Challenge by documenting the biodiversity seen across Cape Town.
The City Nature Challenge takes place from Friday 30 April until Monday 3 May 2021.
Participants are required to make observations of wild plants, animals, and fungi within the city.
Cities around the world will be taking part in the challenge to see who can make the most observations of nature, and find the most species.
Organisers have removed the competition aspect due to the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that the challenge was about collaboration and community.
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