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Animals
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Wild Drama Unfolds At Mpumalanga University Campus As Two Wildebeest Die After Falling From Elevated Area [Video]
08 Nov 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The wild animals, seemingly driven by sheer instinct, charged across the campus grounds until the rampage took a tragic turn.
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‘South Africa’s Steve Irwin’ Dingo Dinkelman Passes After Green Mamba Bite
30 Oct 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Dinkelman was bitten in September of this year and because of an allergy to the venom, suffered a severe allergic response that landed him in a medically induced coma.
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Stay Away From The Sea Animals – Authorities Confirm Rabies In 24 Cape Fur Seals
27 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Given that this is the first documented rabies infection in a marine mammal population, there remain many uncertainties, said the city, ahead of World Rabies Day on Saturday.
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Everyone Is Obsessed With Adorable Thailand Baby Hippo Who Looks Permanently Petrified [Images+Videos]
13 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
“She’s an icon, She’s a legend, and she is the moment.”
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You Can Visit These CapeNature Reserves For Free This Month!
12 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The fresh air tastes even sweeter when it’s free, so why not arrange a day trip with the family and go see what nature has to offer?
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Port Alfred Seals Have Had A Rough Time, Stranded And Mauled By Dogs
27 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
An urgent call has again been made for dog owners to keep their animals on leashes on the beach.
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South Africa Registers A Decrease In Rhino Poaching Following Dehorning Program
02 Aug 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
In addition to the dehorning programme, South Africa also implemented a novel approach by injecting radioactive materials into the horns of these animals to curb the threat of poaching.
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Desperate Push For African Penguins To Be Recognised As “Critically Endangered” As Numbers Plummet
16 Jul 2024 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
The research team collected data on penguin breeding pairs from censuses conducted at 26 colonies in South Africa and Namibia between 1979 and 2023 to determine the rate of decline and the species’ conservation status.
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“Africa’s Most Resilient Lion” Survived Being Gored, Almost Poached, And Swimming Across Croc-Infested River
11 Jul 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
When they say cats have nine lives, they’re probably talking exclusively about Jacob the lion.
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The Hidden Mental Health Crisis That South African Vets Have To Face
04 Jun 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Promoting open communication and establishing a supportive environment are essential in addressing the mental health challenges faced by South Africa’s veterinarians, ultimately benefiting both the animals and their caregivers.
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Japan Won’t Stop Hunting Whales, Launches New “Mothership” To Ramp Up The Hunt
31 May 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Japan is one of three countries – along with Norway and Iceland – that continues to hunt whales.
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Video Captures Rare Sighting Of Cheetah Cubs Following Mom Across Bushman’s River [Watch]
20 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
A cheetah and her two cubs were seen paddling across a river in South Africa in an “extremely rare” moment.
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“A Treat Of Happy, Positive And Feel-Good Nonsense” – Meet The Finalists For This Year’s Funniest Comedy Pet Photo Awards [Images]
15 May 2024 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
The internet may be a harrowing and cold place at times, but we can always rely on solid cute content of our favourite fuzzy critters to warm our hearts.
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A Gauteng Customer Tried To Open An Absa Bank Account With A Live Barn Owl
02 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The customer must have walked straight out of some bygone bartering era only to be shocked that we’re living in a time of bank cards and Bitcoin.
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Exposing “The Lie At The Heart Of Veganism”
26 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Galbraith’s article might not persuade vegans to try a tjoppie, but it should emphasise that you are allowed be comfortable with your place on the food chain and be a nature lover.
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“We’re Getting Torrential Downpours Of Droppings” – UK Village Laments Invasion Of Starlings
20 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Ever since the birds started swarming the village a couple of weeks ago, they’ve created an immense mess, coating entire cars and homes in their poop.
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Adorable Little Gaia Is Really ‘The World’s Deadliest Cat’
07 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Just one Gaia can eat upwards of 3,000 rodents a year.
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World’s Largest Anaconda Snake With ‘Human-Sized’ Head Found In Amazon [Video]
22 Feb 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The stunning serpent was found to measure 26 feet long (around 8 metres) with a weight of 440 lbs (200 kilograms) and a head as large as a human’s.
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Pigeon Suspected Of Being Chinese Spy Released After Eight Months Detainment
02 Feb 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
This might seem silly to some, but pigeons have been used in spying and combat throughout history.
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Even Hermit Crabs Are Turning Into Plastic, Choosing To Wear Bottle Caps Over Shells [Images]
01 Feb 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
All over the world, hermit crabs, who are naturally supposed to scavenge shells as armour for their bodies, are turning increasingly to plastic waste instead.
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Okay, So Scientists Have Discovered A Dolphin With Thumbs
14 Dec 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Scientists examining a unique society of mixed-species dolphins in Greece recently discovered a unique specimen with thumbs.
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Choose Your Fav Wildlife Photographer Of The Year In The People’s Choice Awards
07 Dec 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
“We invite the public to join the jury and vote for their favourite; whether breathtaking beauty or a powerful story, it’s sure to be a difficult decision!” said Dr Douglas Gurr, Director of the Natural History Museum.
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Kruger Park Tourists Were Delighted By Baby Elephant Deciding Whether Or Not To Charge At Them [Video]
06 Dec 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Everybody has been delighted by a baby elephant giving its best efforts as it charged towards a group of tourists in the Kruger National Park.
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The Tiny Miracle That Resulted In Huge Local Conservation Success
01 Dec 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
This Birding Big Day (Saturday), Shamwari TV celebrates the reintroduction of the red-billed oxpecker to the Eastern Cape.
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Adorable Sheepdog In Training Tried To Herd A Giant Sheep Statue [Video]
24 Nov 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
The confused moment a hard-working border collie attempted to herd a giant sheep statue after thinking it was part of her flock is enthralling the internet.
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Sheep Missing For Five Years Found Living With Kangaroo Pack
03 Nov 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
An Aussie sheep named Sugar who went missing five years ago was found living with a pack of Kangaroos. Now he’s back among the sheep and his dreadlocks have been chopped. Poor Sugar.
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The Best Apps For Lovers Of Nature – From Identifying Birds To Tracking Lions
26 Oct 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
The clever use of software can now identify everything from enigmatic animal footprints to elusive birdsong.
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That Video Showing A Man Saving His Dog From A Beefed-Up Kangaroo Is Wild
17 Oct 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
The wild kangaroo looks like a Joburg boet out on the jol about to deck someone for checking out his girl.
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And Now, For The Best Comedy Wildlife Photos Of 2023…
05 Oct 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
It’s nice to know that animals are just like us: a bunch of weirdos.
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Watch This Baby Elephant Make A Daring Escape While Being Stalked By Lions In The Kruger [Video]
28 Sep 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Any parent knows it is a terrifying moment when you realise that you’ve left your child behind. A poor mother elephant in the Kruger had to watch on as her calf bravely fended off a parade of lions.
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