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Environment
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King Kong Was Based On This Ape
14 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Crazy Footage Shows A Tornado Tearing Through KwaZulu-Natal [Videos]
13 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Residents of the Mshwati district were hit hard by a tunnel of wind that tore through the area, ripping up trees and destroying property.
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Feeling Guilty About Flying? You’re Probably Suffering From ‘Flygskam’
12 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
‘Flygskam’ is Swedish for ‘flight shame’, and it’s turning into a pretty formidable strategy for shaming people who consistently travel by plane.
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You Need To See This Hawk Delivering The Rings At A Wedding
08 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
I’m sure your nephew was an adorable ring bearer, but he’ll never be as epic as this hawk.
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Beluga Whale Plays With SA Rugby Ball [Video]
08 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Please enjoy this beluga whale near the South Pole who also wants in on the World Cup celebrations.
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These Greta Thunberg Office Posters Are Hilarious
08 Nov 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
This is your moment to save the planet and create a real life meme at the same time. While you’re at it, spice up your office.
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Betrayed Cat Video Goes Viral
07 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You know how you were the coolest person at the party until someone more interesting showed up? This cat knows.
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Wait, They Found A 15 000-Year-Old Mammoth Trap?
07 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
How we think about the mammoth has changed considerably over the millennia. Many years ago, it was quite a catch.
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David Attenborough’s New Show – Warring Monkeys, Tiny Rhinos, And Fluffy Chicks [Videos]
05 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Day Zero: SA Water Crisis Is ‘Warning To The World’ [Videos]
05 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cape Town may have dodged a bullet for now, but other parts of the country have been brought to their knees.
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King Penguin Cruises Onto Cape Point Beach – Birders Go Wild [Video]
31 Oct 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
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.
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Excellent Look At Cape Town’s Vanishing Great White Shark Population [Video]
30 Oct 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
The disappearance of Cape Town’s great white sharks has attracted plenty of international media attention, and now CNN is wading in.
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South Africans Are Easy Targets For Purebred Pet Scams [Video]
30 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Telegraph’s Travel Expert Plots Perfect Two-Week SA Holiday
29 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Beautiful Look At One Rainforest Humans Have Yet To Ruin [Video]
29 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A research team visiting the Mosquitia rainforest found a species new to science, and several species previously thought extinct.
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International Media Start Talking About SA’s Day Zero Again
29 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We may have had a wet weekend here in Cape Town, but other parts of the country are being brought to their knees.
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David Attenborough’s ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ Series Is Breathtaking [Trailers]
28 Oct 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
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.
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The Moment A Circus Bear Attacks His Handler [Video]
28 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Audiences at a circus performance were horrified when a Russian bear viciously turned on its handler.
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Fascinating Close-Up Photography From The Nikon Small World Competition
25 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Change your perspective with these incredible photos from the Nikon Small World Competition.
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Possibly The Worst Attempt To Get Rid Of Ants That We’ve Ever Seen [Video]
24 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
There are many effective ways to get rid of ants, but we wouldn’t recommend taking this chap’s approach.
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Edward Snowden Searched CIA Network So You Can Get The Truth About Aliens And The Moon Landing
24 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Snowden was a former employee of the CIA and contractor for the National Security Agency, so he had access to plenty of juicy (and classified) information.
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Top Three Videos From The Kruger Park This Month
23 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Meet The Therapy Dogs That Help SA Children Prepare For Court [Video]
23 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Testifying in court is terrifying for a child, but with a little help from some trained therapy dogs, the experience can be significantly improved.
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Feelgood Friday – Diver Gets Octopus To Swap Plastic Cup For Shell [Video]
18 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The presence of an abundance of plastic in our oceans isn’t exactly cause for celebration, but this video does have a happy ending.
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They’ve Got This Fascinating Live ‘Blob’ On Display In A Paris Zoo [Video]
18 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
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’.
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Cape Town’s Great White Sharks AND Whales Are Leaving
18 Oct 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
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.
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No Wonder This Guy Was Crowned The Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
17 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards have been announced, and their photos are incredible.
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Where Capetonians Can Go For The Perfect Summer Safari
15 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Carte Blanche’s Frightening Look At SA’s ‘Radioactive’ Lung Cancer Problem [Video]
15 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when certain radioactive metals are broken down, and there are now fears that South Africa may have levels that are far higher than is optimal.
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A Paralympian Protester Glued Himself To The Roof Of A BA Plane [Video]
11 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A well-known Paralympian and Extinction Rebellion activist found a creative way to keep a British Airways plane grounded.
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