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.
Testifying in court is terrifying for a child, but with a little help from some trained therapy dogs, the experience can be significantly improved.
The presence of an abundance of plastic in our oceans isn’t exactly cause for celebration, but this video does have a happy ending.
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’.
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.
The winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards have been announced, and their photos are incredible.
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.
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.
A well-known Paralympian and Extinction Rebellion activist found a creative way to keep a British Airways plane grounded.
As part of the Alpine Eagle Race project, Victor has had a 360-degree camera mounted on his back, and the footage he captures is quite something to behold.
The worst of the Day Zero scare is behind us (for now at least), but other parts of the country, and in particular the Eastern Cape, haven’t been as lucky.
Not only have you wasted a bunch of money, and talked utter nonsense to some poor soul you trapped in the corner, but you’ve also contributed towards ruining the environment.
In the ongoing and often heated debate about whether owning a cat or a dog is preferable, here’s one tick in the pooch box.
You may not have heard of Typhoon Hagibis, but it could have a profound impact on the Rugby World Cup.
During the winter months, Alaska’s bears spend their time trying to pile on the weight. One national park wants to honour its bulkiest beasts.
My ideal haircut consists of two things – an understanding that conversation should be kept to a minimum, and zero animals smashing through the window mid-cut.
Every pet owner thinks their four-legged friend is the coolest thing to walk this earth. Here’s your chance to prove your pet is a cut above the rest.
A 450-foot-long (around 137 metres) bridge in eastern Taiwan came crashing down yesterday, and it’s reported that at least 10 people were injured in the collapse.
Many Capetonians are saddened by the sudden disappearance of great white sharks from the area, but none more so than those whose livelihood depends on their presence.
The annual contest showcasing the best in environmental photography has come to a close, with a young South African honoured for his work.
Adam Thorn and Rob “Caveman” Alleva get bitten and stung by some of the most dangerous animals in the world, although there’s some method to their madness.
People gathered to protest climate change around the world, including the roughly half a million who joined Greta Thunberg in Montreal.
When tested, some of Cape Town’s rivers and canals came up so dirty that they’re bordering on ‘untreated sewage’.
Before you go ‘all caps’ in that article comments section because Greta Thunberg wants to save the planet, call the ‘Greta Thunberg’ Helpline for Angry Adults.
Over the past two decades, crossbreeds have become increasingly popular around the world. The man behind the labradoodle isn’t exactly thrilled with his work.
Teen activist Greta Thunberg gave an incredible speech on climate change, and Trump made a fool of himself on Twitter. All in a day’s work.
In Kenya, a baby zebra was born with a dark coat and spots instead of stripes and she’s the cutest thing you’ll see today.
A surfer in New South Wales owes a debt of gratitude to drone operator Christopher Joye, who spotted a shark that may have been looking for its next meal.
Not everyone can make it to Kruger to scratch their Big Five itch, but this gem is only a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Cape Town.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you deserve more great pictures of animals being hilarious in your life.