Hundreds of thousands of years ago, ‘Gigantopithecus blacki’ roamed the forests of Southeast Asia, standing more than three metres tall and estimated to weigh around 270 kilograms.
I’m sure your nephew was an adorable ring bearer, but he’ll never be as epic as this hawk.
Please enjoy this beluga whale near the South Pole who also wants in on the World Cup celebrations.
You know how you were the coolest person at the party until someone more interesting showed up? This cat knows.
How we think about the mammoth has changed considerably over the millennia. Many years ago, it was quite a catch.
David Attenborough’s ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ is off and running, so we took a look at some of the animals covered in the first few episodes.
Whilst Capetonians don’t have to travel far to see an African penguin, this king penguin is around 5 000 kilometres away from the nearest colony.
The disappearance of Cape Town’s great white sharks has attracted plenty of international media attention, and now CNN is wading in.
Purebred pet breeders in South Africa can rake in some serious cash. As with any such industry, though, there are those who are looking to take you for a ride.
Tired of fielding questions from your British friends about what they should do on their trip to South Africa? Let this travel expert do the hard work for you.
A research team visiting the Mosquitia rainforest found a species new to science, and several species previously thought extinct.
The first reviews of Attenborough’s ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ are in, and fans can look forward to another blockbuster exploration of the natural world.
Audiences at a circus performance were horrified when a Russian bear viciously turned on its handler.
Change your perspective with these incredible photos from the Nikon Small World Competition.
There are many effective ways to get rid of ants, but we wouldn’t recommend taking this chap’s approach.
Sometimes you get lucky, and you see an incredible sighting firsthand, but most of the time you have to rely on the videos of others.
Testifying in court is terrifying for a child, but with a little help from some trained therapy dogs, the experience can be significantly improved.
The presence of an abundance of plastic in our oceans isn’t exactly cause for celebration, but this video does have a happy ending.
This weird organism is not a plant or an animal, has no mouth but can eat, and no brain but is capable of learning. Meet the ‘blob’.
The disappearance of Cape Town’s great white shark population has been well documented, and now a new aerial survey shows some worrying whale numbers.
The winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards have been announced, and their photos are incredible.
For those Capetonians who really want to kick back and relax this summer, with a healthy dose of peace and tranquillity, here’s a stellar option.
As part of the Alpine Eagle Race project, Victor has had a 360-degree camera mounted on his back, and the footage he captures is quite something to behold.
In the ongoing and often heated debate about whether owning a cat or a dog is preferable, here’s one tick in the pooch box.
During the winter months, Alaska’s bears spend their time trying to pile on the weight. One national park wants to honour its bulkiest beasts.
My ideal haircut consists of two things – an understanding that conversation should be kept to a minimum, and zero animals smashing through the window mid-cut.
Every pet owner thinks their four-legged friend is the coolest thing to walk this earth. Here’s your chance to prove your pet is a cut above the rest.
Many Capetonians are saddened by the sudden disappearance of great white sharks from the area, but none more so than those whose livelihood depends on their presence.
Adam Thorn and Rob “Caveman” Alleva get bitten and stung by some of the most dangerous animals in the world, although there’s some method to their madness.
In Kenya, a baby zebra was born with a dark coat and spots instead of stripes and she’s the cutest thing you’ll see today.