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Animals
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The Mystery Of That Strange Stingray Pregnancy Hyped On TikTok Has Been Solved
04 Jun 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Charlotte the stingray was supposedly carrying three or four pups while in a tank with no male stingrays and only sharks. Netizens tried to do the math.
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The Hidden Mental Health Crisis That South African Vets Have To Face
04 Jun 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Promoting open communication and establishing a supportive environment are essential in addressing the mental health challenges faced by South Africa’s veterinarians, ultimately benefiting both the animals and their caregivers.
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Cape Town Confirms Cases Of Rabies In Two Family Dogs, But No Need To Panic
31 May 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Despite the seriousness of the disease, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA has urged everyone not to panic.
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Scientists Finally Know Why Orcas Are Smashing Into Boats
30 May 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The animals are known to be sensitive to trends, with scientists having observed odd new behaviours spreading through a pod like a TikTok challenge, only to be forgotten just as quickly.
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Mistreated Zoo And Circus Lions Rescued And Rehomed At South African Sanctuaries
27 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Four Paws has successfully transferred a five-year-old white lion named Romeo to its Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa, while six male lions were also rescued from a Kuwait Zoo.
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Video Captures Rare Sighting Of Cheetah Cubs Following Mom Across Bushman’s River [Watch]
20 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
A cheetah and her two cubs were seen paddling across a river in South Africa in an “extremely rare” moment.
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Steve Irwin’s Son Robert Shares Footage Of His Amusing Encounter With A ‘Home-Intruder’ In South Africa [Video]
10 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
“This is why you lock your doors in South Africa…😂”, he captioned the post, not fully realising that he was actually pretty lucky to have received this particular end of the crime bargain in the country.
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So, Two Puff Adders Were Spotted Doing The Dirty Inside A Family Home Laundry Near Mossel Bay [Video]
08 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Renowned reptile handler Tyrone Ping said witnessing snakes mating in the wild was “incredibly rare” and “quite extraordinary”.
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Scary Moment An Enraged Hippo Chased Down And Attacked A Passing Boat [Video]
07 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The charging hippo attacked a boat full of tourists by repeatedly biting on its outboard motor with its massive jaws.
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Italy Bans Puppy Yoga On Animal Welfare Grounds
03 May 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
“This type of activity is detrimental to the dogs’ wellbeing and only brings financial advantages to those who run the classes.”
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500 Baby Sea Turtles Washed Ashore During South Africa’s Big Storm, Bringing Bad News About The State Of The Ocean
03 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The little turtles are mostly endangered loggerheads and should be cruising the ocean, but instead found themselves washed up in the hoards on the wrong beach.
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The Hysterical Moment Two Frisky Lions Decided To Bonk On Top Of A Safari Jeep [Video]
02 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Does this qualify as ‘wild sex’?
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A Gauteng Customer Tried To Open An Absa Bank Account With A Live Barn Owl
02 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The customer must have walked straight out of some bygone bartering era only to be shocked that we’re living in a time of bank cards and Bitcoin.
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Disturbing Scenes As Injured And Bloodied Horses Rampage Through London Streets
26 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The horses were spooked by construction noise and tossed their riders, who were reportedly in serious condition after undergoing operations on Thursday.
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Animal Welfare Warns Cape Town Pet Owners About Dogs Eating Tik-Laced Faeces
25 Apr 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Dogs being poisoned after ingesting suspected drug-laced faeces has already happened in more than one alleged incident in Claremont and Camps Bay.
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Shocking Killing Spree As Honey Badger Attacks 11 Penguins At De Hoop Nature Reserve
19 Apr 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The plight of the African penguins in and around Cape Town continues.
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An Escaped Hippo Roamed Grassy Park Streets This Weekend [Video]
15 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Locals were reported to be ‘delighted’ by the sight.
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Incredibly Rare Video Shows A Pod Of Orcas And Sperm Whales Sparing In The Sea
10 Apr 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
According to a marine biologist who witnessed the battle, it was an extremely rare sight as these animals tend to leave each other alone.
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A Free State Robber Stuck His Hands In Cages With Venomous Snakes To Escape Jail Time
09 Apr 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
This man’s escape from justice was as wild as the illegal animals he kept in his house.
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Elephant Captured Flipping Safari Vehicle With One Tourist Fatally Injured [Video]
03 Apr 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
A once-in-a-lifetime safari experience ended tragically in Kafue National Park recently.
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Cape Town Dogs Are Barking Up The Wrong Tree
27 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Those who didn’t know about the city’s animal by-laws might be shocked to hear that any dog that barks continuously for three minutes in a 30-minute period is considered a problem and the owner may get a R500 fine.
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Charity Steps In After Kind-Hearted Man Is ‘Overwhelmed’ By 300 Adopted Cats
26 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
When asked how many cats he had, he said it was like counting bubbles in boiling water.
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Snake Catcher Worked All Night To Get This Massive Python Out Of A Port Edward Home [Images]
25 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The lady of the home has had a couple of python visitors in the past and one once got a hold of one of her beloved Yorkies.
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“We’re Getting Torrential Downpours Of Droppings” – UK Village Laments Invasion Of Starlings
20 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Ever since the birds started swarming the village a couple of weeks ago, they’ve created an immense mess, coating entire cars and homes in their poop.
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Watch This Angry Elephant Lift A Safari Jeep With Its Tusks In Pilanesberg National Park While The People Inside Cower Down [Video]
20 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
A video shows a charging bull elephant in the Pilanesberg National Park as it lifts the safari jeep with tourists inside cowering behind their seats.
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KZN Crocodile Handler Survived Attack By The Skin Of His Teeth [Video]
19 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The close call happened during a live show at Crocodile Creek, in Greylands – 14 kilometres from Ballito – after which the handler was rushed to the hospital.
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Nigeria Risks Losing All Of Its Forest Elephants
14 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Nigeria is one of 37 African countries where elephants are still found in the wild, but their numbers are reducing as human activity encroaches on their natural forest habitat.
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Young Lions Traumatised By The Ukrainian War Find Some Peace At South African Cat Sanctuary
13 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Two lion brothers have finally found a new home in South Africa after being caught up in the human war in Ukraine.
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Amazing Footage Captures Young Maharashtra Boy Calmly Locking A Leopard In A Room [Video]
13 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
It’s not every day that you’re casually scrolling through your phone and a leopard walks into the room.
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South Africa Is Planning An Epic R450 Million Mouse Hunt On A Remote Island
11 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Mice might force 19 of the 28 species of breeding seabirds on the island into local extinction over the next 30 years.
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