Conclusion: Situating multispecies relations in Southern Africa in their local historical and political contexts.

This article concludes a special issue on multispecies relations in Southern Africa, focusing on Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding the historical and political contexts that shape these relationships, including precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial histories. They discuss the significance of including marginalized species in the analysis and explore the cultural aspects of these relationships. The article also examines the politics of nature conservation, including the effects of global capitalist markets and the displacement of indigenous communities. Overall, it provides insights into the complex and evolving nature of multispecies relations in Southern Africa, highlighting the need to address inequalities and include neglected narratives in contemporary discourses. [Extracted from the article]