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Animals
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Cheeky Goat Takes Over Police Vehicle, Eats Paperwork, Battles Officer [Video]
08 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
I’m pretty sure fighting a goat for paperwork wasn’t on the list of things this officer thought she’d have to deal with when heading out to work.
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We Finally Know How Massive A Megalodon Shark Really Was
04 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst the existence of the ancient megalodon shark has been widely reported, the exact size and scale of the shark’s features have been shrouded in mystery.
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So Great: Someone Has Been Making Little Shops On Real Roads, For Mice
04 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Street artists AnonyMouse have taken to installing incredibly small, detailed buildings in unexpected places.
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Dog Shot While Fighting Off Armed Robbers Outside Brakpan Home [Video]
04 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Niki, a four-year-old Doberman, ran to her owner’s defence when he was held at gunpoint by criminals outside his home.
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How About This Leopard Sauntering Through A Lodge Restaurant? [Video]
03 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Usually, you have to head out for a game drive to spot one of the more elusive members of the Big Five. Not always, though.
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Kataza Update: ‘Baboon Whisperer’ Efforts Thwarted By City [Videos]
02 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sightings of the baboon in both Tokai and Constantia indicated that he was “visibly and obviously very stressed and anxious and hungry”.
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First Look At ‘Highly Commended’ Shots From Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Competition
02 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Let’s check out the competition with a first look at some of the stunning entries in this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.
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“Don’t Let It Poo On My Face” – The Perils Of Catching A Python [Video]
02 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Snake expert Nick Evans almost got more than he bargained for during a call to relocate a Southern African python on the KZN North Coast.
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Remember The Tuli Elephant Saga? New Cape Sanctuary Now Under The Spotlight [Video]
01 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A controversial ‘safari park’ in Kleinmond is the focus of a ‘Carte Blanche’ investigation, with the owner and operator still linked to the infamous Tuli elephant scandal from 20 years ago.
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Shots Fired At Shark To Protect Swimmers [Video]
01 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
More than 30 members of the US Coast Guard were enjoying a splash when a shark rocked up. Cue mild panic and gunfire.
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Kommetjie Baboon ‘Kidnapping’ Sparks Anger [Video]
31 Aug 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Kataza and his troop were commonly seen in and around Kommetjie, although he vanished last Tuesday, and has now reappeared in the Southern Suburbs.
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Another Twist In The Naked Wild Boar Robbery Story
18 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Earlier this month, a German nudist got a little too close to nature for comfort, when a wild boar snatched his laptop bag and bolted.
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Reptile Vs Reptile As Leguaans Go After Crocodile Eggs [Video]
18 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Filmed at Ngwenya Lodge, which borders Kruger National Park, it all started when the crocodile laid her eggs in the soft riverbank sand.
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South African Netflix Doccie Will Forever Change How You See The Humble Octopus [Trailer]
17 Aug 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
‘My Octopus Teacher’ tells the incredible story of a man who, through his time diving with a curious young octopus off the Cape coast, underwent a transformative experience.
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Check Mike Tyson Manhandling A Shark [Videos]
13 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For a show that aired during the ongoing Shark Week, Iron Mike traded the ring for a wetsuit and went swimming with sharks.
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Five Facts In Honour Of Shark Week
12 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Shark Week has been dubbed “Discovery’s Super Bowl”, and after 32 years, viewership is stronger than ever.
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Cape Great White Breach Picture Goes Viral During Shark Week [Video]
11 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Renowned South African photographer Chris Fallows spent countless hours bobbing in the water near Seal Island, before snapping this incredible image.
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Nature Is Brutal: Impala Tries To Escape Halfway Through Being Eaten [Video]
07 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Despite the fact that a cheetah was busy gnawing on its hindquarters, props to this impala for refusing to go down without a good fight.
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White Tiger Cubs Found In Backyard Of Jozi’s Own Joe Exotic
06 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The SPCA is lobbying to have two white tiger cubs moved to a safe sanctuary, from the backyard of a home in Houghton.
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We Can Finally Reveal The Name Of Meghan And Harry’s Dog
05 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Royal reporters are thrilled to announce that after years of uncertainty, they’ve figured out the name of Meghan and Harry’s dog.
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Leopard Takes A Stroll Through Township [Videos]
30 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, residents of Klipgat were surprised to find a leopard prowling the streets. Thankfully, neither the leopard nor any residents were harmed.
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Remember Those Mysterious Elephant Deaths In Botswana? Carte Blanche Is On The Case [Video]
29 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Experts have been baffled by the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths of at least 350 elephants in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
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They’re Training Dogs To Smell Coronavirus In Public Places [Video]
27 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Highly trained hounds have proven extremely effective in sniffing out the COVID-19 virus.
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Bug’s Life: So They Put A Tiny Camera On A Beetle And Captured This Footage [Video]
23 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Researchers have developed a tiny wireless steerable camera that can be fitted to an insect – in this case, a beetle – which then streams video to a smartphone.
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SA Species In “Chameleon Olympics” Evolution Study
22 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Scientists will spend the next few days putting 120 Knysna dwarf chameleons through their paces, during speed and endurance challenges that they refer to as the ‘Chameleon Olympics’.
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How The Jesus Lizard And Other Animals Are Helping With Mental Illness
21 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Animal-assisted therapy is proving effective in treating people who struggle with mental illness.
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Feelgood Story – Trapped Honey Badger Rescued In Londolozi [Video]
16 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Honey badgers aren’t known to take defeat lying down, but even the most fiercely independent of animals may occasionally need a helping hand.
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Impala Saunters Into Cheetah Death Trap [Video]
15 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
An unsuspecting impala delivered itself on a plate to three waiting cheetahs, although this encounter did have a plot twist at the end.
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Llamas Could Be Crucial In The Fight Against COVID-19
14 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Let’s be brutally honest, here – that face doesn’t exactly scream ‘lifesaver’, but the humble llama could prove to be just that.
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People Will Be Asking If You’ve Seen The Zebra Optical Illusion Photo
13 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The internet is divided over an incredible photo snapped by photographer Sarosh Lodhi in Kenya.
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