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Environment
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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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Best Compilation Of Cape Snow Mayhem [Videos]
31 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Table Mountain was blanketed in snow this weekend, and there were similar scenes across the province.
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Videos Show “Catastrophic” Hurricane Laura Smashing US Coast
27 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Hurricane Laura is pummelling the US Gulf Coast, leaving an apocalyptic wasteland in its wake.
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You’ve Heard About The Impending Global Coffee Crisis, Right?
24 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Climate change is affecting the regions where coffee is grown, and if the current situation continues, experts warn of a global coffee crisis.
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Chilling CCTV Videos Give New Perspective Of Beirut Explosion
19 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When the first footage hit social media, showing a blast tearing through the Lebanese capital of Beirut, it resembled something out of a Hollywood blockbuster.
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Some Very Good News Regarding Cape Town Dam Levels
19 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Cape Town woke up to a bit of welcome good news – our dams have filled up to the highest levels we’ve seen in six years.
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Is There A Link Between Cold Weather And COVID-19? These Wits Scientists Don’t Think So
18 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists at Wits University took an in-depth look at whether there’s a connection between COVID-19 infection rates and climate.
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Videos Of Snowfall From Across South Africa
18 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the joke goes, the drop in temperature is from bar fridges across the country turning on, in honour of alcohol sales resuming today.
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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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SA Researcher Enjoys His Coffee With Penguins And Seals [Video]
11 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re spending a year studying life on a remote island, you’re going to need some excellent coffee to keep you going.
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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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Crazy Video Shows Beirut Bride’s Wedding Shoot Rocked By Explosion
06 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Tuesday, tragedy struck in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, after an explosion rocked the city in the early evening. This bride will never forget her wedding shoot.
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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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Serious Contender For 2020’s Biggest Marriage Proposal Fail
05 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A man’s best intentions went up in flames after he tried to create a romantic environment in which to propose to his girlfriend.
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Multiple Videos Of Beirut’s Deadly Explosion
05 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tragedy struck yesterday in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, with at least 78 people killed, and more than 4 000 wounded, after an explosion rocked the city in the early evening.
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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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They Plan On Building This $135 Million Underwater Version Of The Space Station
23 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Famed aquanaut Fabien Cousteau is raising funds to build a high-tech underwater habitat.
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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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