Brent Stirton’s photograph of two orphan chimpanzees being flown to the safety of a rehabilitation centre is one of the winning shots from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 competition.
Environmentalists and animal rights experts are alarmed at the number of exotic pets that Gauteng residents are keeping, especially in the East Rand and Johannesburg.
A pair of safari-goers were lucky enough to come across a couple of curious male lions, two of which came head-to-head with them while they sat in their tiny car.
A four-year-old elk, already massive at 270 kilograms, was carrying a 16kg car tyre for two whole years. But now he is free of his oversized necklace.
A couple of years after becoming one of the most famous gorillas on the internet, Ndakasi died in the arms of her caregiver, who had been like a “mother” to her.
Outside playtime at a Boksburg crèche has been stopped after the owner saw a pair of tigers peering over the fence.
A recent situation at the Paul Kruger Gate illustrated why it’s best to exercise caution and common sense in the park.
Besides those taking to the skies in private planes, more travellers have also started taking their pets with them on board.
Following an expedition to the Zongo Valley region of the Bolivian Andes, scientists have now confirmed the discovery of 20 new species, as well as others that hadn’t been seen in ages.
The winning snap from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2020 beat out 49 000 entries from around the world.
It’s Friday, and time to treat your eyes to something that isn’t a spreadsheet, and email, or a to-do list.
‘Tiny World’ takes a look at some of the smallest creatures on Earth, including a monkey that would fit in the palm of your hand.
Nature can often be brutal but does, at times, provide moments that help lighten the mood, especially on a Monday.
Animal-assisted therapy is proving effective in treating people who struggle with mental illness.
If you need a feel-good post to brighten your day, this man and his donkey will do the trick.
Sit back and take in some natural beauty with the winners of the 2020 GDT Nature Photographer of the Year competition.
Whilst we know that this footage was captured on the Garden Route, the exact location of the sighting has not been disclosed.
Scientists have discovered a creature off the coast of Western Australia that’s twice the length of the average blue whale.
Bring the outside in with these epic live streams and guided tours of some of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world.
A New York man decided to test the theory that you can register just about anything as an emotional support animal, with excellent results.
Biologist Cole du Plessis has some interesting, but effective, methods of bringing wild dogs together to preserve the species.
The bushfires appear to be the product of a combination of climate change, human error, and deliberate arson. Sadly, an estimated one billion animals have now died.
Australia has been plagued by out-of-control bushfires, reducing the air to a thick apocalyptic haze that blocks out the sun.
Take a break from the city and enjoy nature at its finest, captured in the winning photos from a British photography competition.
National Geographic is known for incredible natural photojournalism, and this year was no exception. Here are some standout pictures from the year.
A research team visiting the Mosquitia rainforest found a species new to science, and several species previously thought extinct.
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 winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards have been announced, and their photos are incredible.
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.
You can now go on safari from your living room with this live stream wildlife channel that tracks your favourite animals.