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Environment
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Plett’s Three-Point Plan To Prevent Future Shark Attacks
28 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At present, there are 12 shark-bite kits placed on Plett’s major beaches and WhatsApp groups have been set up to share news of sightings.
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The Difference Between A Shark Exclusion Net And A Shark Net
27 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sunday’s attack by a shark in Plettenberg Bay, which tragically claimed the life of Kimon “Kiki” Bisogno, is the second fatal shark attack in the area in the past three months and the third since 2011.
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Someone Finally Bought The ‘World’s Loneliest Home’
26 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
In order to qualify as the buyer for the ‘world’s loneliest home’, you had to arrive packing a little more than just a load of pocket money.
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First-Of-Its-Kind Hostage Situation As Ransom Demanded For Chimps
23 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The kidnappers are holding the animals, aged between two and five, hostage and demanding a six-figure ransom.
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Just For Fun: Guess How Many Ants There Are On Earth
22 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A new scientific paper has shed light on some staggering ant facts, like the total population on Earth and how that compares to other species.
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Drone Footage Shows Incredible Orca Hunting Technique [Video]
22 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Orcas involved in the hunt use a technique called wave-washing, calculating the size of the wave they need to produce in order to acquire their next meal.
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Time To Give Your Skin Routine A Spring Clean
20 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Just like how you pack away your cold-weather clothes and haul out the summer goods, you should also give your skincare regime a seasonal update.
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Nerves Of Steel From Pafuri Guides In The Face Of Elephant Charge [Video]
13 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s a video doing the rounds at present, largely on WhatsApp, showing a pretty remarkable display of resolve from two guides.
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Nobody’s Quite Sure What’s Happening With That Giant Whirlpool Off The Wild Coast
13 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Scientists are unsure what caused a 30-metre-wide whirlpool seen in the ocean about 245 metres off the coast.
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They’re Starting To Ban Meat Advertising
12 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The Dutch city of Haarlem is set to become the first in the world to ban advertisements for most meat because of its environment impact.
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Our Favourite Pics From The Drone Photo Awards 2022
08 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The winning entries from the Drone Photo Awards 2022 are a testament to the technology’s capabilities.
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It’s Not Only Money That Drives Rhino Poachers
07 Sep 2022 by Kiernan / No Comments
While the potential riches of the lucrative rhino horn trade are the main driving factor, it’s not the only consideration.
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Nightmare Incident As Amusement Park Ride Plummets To The Ground [Video]
06 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The moment the unhinged ride took its tumble was caught on camera, showing the dozens of people on board bounce out of their seats as debris flew.
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Steve Irwin ‘Death Tape’ Mystery Won’t Go Away
06 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Authorities say they gave Irwin’s widow, Terri, a copy of the video and destroyed the rest. She destroyed her copy but believes that there is still one out there.
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First Look At Stunning Attenborough Series, ‘Frozen Planet II’ [Video]
06 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The six-part series was filmed over four and a half years across 18 different countries, so you can bet it’s going to be spectacular.
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The Perfect Addition To Your Spring Road Trip Padkos
05 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Heading out to the West Coast for a day of wildflower viewing is fun and all, but it is not a proper road trip without a well-packed ‘padkos’.
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Unreal Footage Shows A Third Of Pakistan Underwater
02 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
In just a couple of days, with extreme bouts of torrential rain, the death toll soared past 1 100 and water overwhelmed as much as a third of the country, satellite images show.
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Our Favourites From The Weather Photographer Of The Year 2022 Competition
01 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
This is the Royal Meteorological Society’s 7th edition of the contest, with images for the main and mobile categories coming from photographers in 119 countries.
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The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Is Wreaking Havoc In The Western Cape
01 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Despite its tiny size, the polyphagous shot hole borer should not be underestimated. Across the Western Cape, it’s destroying indigenous and endemic trees.
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Wow – Dolphins Also Use Wingmen To Woo Females
30 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
We all know that dolphins are smart and enjoy sex similarly to humans, but this new information paints a far more interesting picture of these water dwellers.
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We Break Briefly To Enjoy Snaps From The 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
25 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Whether it’s baby animals playing silly buggers or adults being goofballs, the early entries for the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards show the lighter side of nature.
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We’ve Never Seen Everest Like This Before [Video]
24 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
It is very rare and special to see footage captured from a drone that goes above the clouds and over the tallest mountains on Earth.
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Drone Footage Captures Moment Man Battles Alligator [Video]
24 Aug 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
34-year-old JC La Verde was swimming in Lake Thonotosassa, near Tampa, when the 12-foot (roughly 3,65-metre) alligator bit down on his torso and head.
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New Study: Your Dog Literally Weeps With Joy When You Come Home
23 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
It’s well-known that dogs release tears as an eye-cleaning mechanism, but it is the first time that a study has linked emotion to the release of tears in any non-human animal.
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Port And Starboard Prime Suspects After Great White Found Dead [Video]
23 Aug 2022 by Kiernan / No Comments
Researchers found a great white carcass in Hartenbos, Mossel Bay, on Sunday and evidence points to the involvement of the orca duo.
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New Research On Staggering Size Of Megalodon Shark
18 Aug 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
New research suggests the fabled shark could swallow an orca in just five bites and weigh as much as 10 adult elephants.
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Durban Dog One, Robbers Zero [Video]
18 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The title of ‘Good Boy’ must be bestowed upon a dog in Durban for chasing four would-be robbers off of its property.
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Rare Footage Of SA Rhino Birth And First Steps [Video]
16 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Mpumalanga’s Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary released a heart-warming video of the baby popping out and promptly taking its first steps.
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Waterspout / Tornado Spotted In Western Cape [Videos]
15 Aug 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Storm Report SA says the “tornado started out as a waterspout but made landfall soon after”. It caused damage to multiple homes in Velddrif.
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Get Ready For A Very Chilly Weekend In The Western Cape
11 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
A series of cold fronts are expected to make landfall in the Western Cape between Friday and Saturday, with the possibility of snow as well.
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