-
Conservation
-
Bees, Beetles, And Mozzies – Fantastic Insect Facts For A Rainy Day
02 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Besides making up almost half of the animal kingdom and being an integral part of the ecosystem, insects are also fascinatingly dynamic and bizarre.
-
What Those Roped Figures In Red And Blue Around Cape Town Are Up To [Video]
10 Feb 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
If you were at the V&A Waterfront or Kalk Bay harbour at the right time in the last week, you might have noticed strange hooded figures in red or blue fabric walking around with a rope.
-
Turtle Versus Tiger Shark Battle From KZN Sparks Debate [Video]
27 Jan 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
A video of a shark battling a turtle seems to have sparked a debate about the merits of intervening.
-
We Found Another Heartwarming Octopus Story For You [Video]
15 Dec 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
An Australian marine biologist created an unforgettable bond with a mother octopus after finding her washed up on the beach trying to protect her eggs.
-
Just Two Rhinos Casually Strolling Through Bloemfontein [Video]
10 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Residents in Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, were shocked to see two rhinos walking along the road towards a local shopping complex on Tuesday morning.
-
Umm, Carole Baskin Has A New Docuseries [Trailer]
15 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Following the story that gripped the world, Tiger King’s Carole Baskin is back, and this time it’s with her very own investigative docuseries that is promising many “shocking moments”.
-
Experts Rank Jozi As The Worst For Exotic Wildlife Pet Ownership [Video]
13 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Environmentalists and animal rights experts are alarmed at the number of exotic pets that Gauteng residents are keeping, especially in the East Rand and Johannesburg.
-
Sad News For This Instagram Famous Selfie Gorilla
08 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A couple of years after becoming one of the most famous gorillas on the internet, Ndakasi died in the arms of her caregiver, who had been like a “mother” to her.
-
Best Snaps From The 2021 Nature Conservancy Photo Awards
30 Sep 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Studies have shown that just looking at photos of nature lowers work stress levels. Consider the next few minutes an investment in yourself.
-
Our Favourite Images From The Ocean Photography Awards
21 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
From around the world, ranging from Western Australia to Norway, photographers are capturing the state of our oceans, showing animals and plants in their natural environment.
-
Stressed Elephant Tramples Man [Video]
30 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A video filmed on July 25 shows the moment an Asian elephant, agitated by a large crowd of people, tramples a man to death.
-
Worldwide Breakdown Expected In A Few Decades – These Countries Could Survive
30 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A new study suggests that a global societal collapse is very likely “within a few decades”, but there are a few countries that could keep civilisation afloat.
-
List Of The Latest UNESCO World Heritage Sites
29 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Iran’s expansive and decades-old railway, France’s last inhabited lighthouse, and some of Italy’s fourteenth-century frescoes all made the cut.
-
The Perilous Plight Of The African Penguin [Video]
28 Jul 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Cape Town’s African penguins are currently enjoying a moment in the limelight with the success of Netflix’s ‘Penguin Town’. Dig a little deeper, though, and it becomes clear that the species is in crisis.
-
This Could Be The End Of The Road For SA Rhino ‘Kingpin’
23 Jul 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the profitable world of rhino horn syndicates, one name stands tall above the rest – Dawie Groenewald, who is credited with having “a genius for staying out of jail”.
-
Woman Attacked By Cheetah At SA Captive Wildlife Facility Goes Public [Video]
08 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A South African captive wildlife facility asked a woman attacked by a cheetah on the property to keep the incident under wraps. She has now shared her video to raise awareness.
-
The Moment An Alleged Rhino Poaching Kingpin Was Gunned Down In His Car [Video]
18 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
An alleged rhino poaching kingpin, nicknamed ‘Mr Big’, was shot and killed by three armed men in a parking lot in Mpumalanga yesterday.
-
There’s A Serious Legal Battle Brewing In The Matroosberg
25 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The Western Cape government is insisting that a road in the Matroosberg area should remain closed to protect the area’s biodiversity, but the owners of the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve don’t agree.
-
Angelina Jolie Didn’t Wash For Three Days To Get This Shot
21 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Angelina Jolie didn’t shower for three days to make this dramatic photoshoot, which involved a large number of bees, work.
-
Quinton De Kock Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before [Video]
11 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re used to seeing Quinny with bat in hand, or behind the stumps, but a new video aimed at raising awareness around rhino conservation is something quite different.
-
Earth Day: Watch Our Oceans Teem With Life In Ozzie And SA Videos
22 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Two special moments from Australia and South Africa capture how full of life our oceans are, with rays, dolphins, and whales.
-
How ‘My Octopus Teacher’ Makers Plan On Saving The Cape Kelp Forest [Video]
14 Apr 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Craig Foster and his octopus teacher may be the stars of the show, but the Cape kelp forest ecosystem is the real unsung hero.
-
Netflix Doccie ‘Seaspiracy’ Has Stirred Up Plenty Of Controversy Already [Trailer]
01 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Plastic pollution causes untold damage to our oceans, although ‘Seaspiracy’, a controversial new doccie on Netflix, says that’s not our biggest worry.
-
PETA Is Coming After Cyril Ramaphosa [Video]
24 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
PETA has alleged that Ramaphosa and his employees have worked to conceal ties to trophy hunting in South Africa.
-
Expert Panel Concludes Orcas ‘Likely’ Caused Disappearance Of Cape Great Whites [Video]
19 Nov 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
A government-appointed team of nine experts has released the results of their study into why great white sharks have all but disappeared from what were once hotspots.
-
Prince Charles Really Hates That You Throw Away Clothes [Video]
05 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Step aside, Meghan and Kate, there’s a new Royal making style waves with his “stopped clock” fashion choices.
-
This Guy Reckons He Can Make 200 Carats Of Diamonds A Month “From The Sky”
30 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Multi-millionaire and environmentalist Dale Vince has set out to create the world’s first “zero impact” diamond.
-
Mpumalanga’s New Private Zoo Is Proving Very Controversial [Video]
07 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pumba Wildlife Park is a private zoo that plans to feature more than 140 local and exotic animals – including lions, tigers, and pumas – but it’s already courting controversy.
-
1 600kg, Five-Metre Great White Tagged [Videos]
06 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The 50-year-old, 1 600 kilogram, 5,2-metre long great white shark has been named Nukumi, with researchers in awe of her life story.
-
Sir David Attenborough Just Shattered A Guinness World Record [Videos]
25 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
94-year-old Sir David Attenborough has been in the business for more than six decades, and now he has another record to add to his impressive CV.
-
-
-
2oceansvibe Partners
-
-
