‘American Pie’s Shannon Elizabeth On Why She Moved To South Africa Eight Years Ago
These days, the star has swapped Hollywood for heartwork, pouring her passion into a meaningful mission right here in South Africa.
A Huge Win For Conservation As The African Penguin Gets A Lifeline, But The Fight Is Not Over Yet
The win, now a court order, ensures that commercial sardine and anchovy fishers must steer clear of protected areas, giving penguins a fighting chance.
Rooibos Farming Paves Way For Biodiversity Conservation
“When conservation agencies, farmers and communities stand together, we know we are on the right path toward a sustainable future.”
A Canadian Conservation Program Lets You Feed Rodents Named After Your Ex To Endangered Owls
It may not be the most romantic activity you can enjoy on Valentine’s Day, but everyone has an ex, and some exes are real rats.
Around 40km Of West Coast Beaches Have Been Polluted By An Oil Spill
An oil slick has spread to pollute around 40 kilometres of West Coast beaches, now threatening the Oilfant’s River estuary — a vital biodiversity hotspot.
Coral Bleaching On Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Reaches ‘Catastrophic’ Levels
Some coral species monitored had a mortality rate of 95%, with researchers observing the start of “colony collapse.”
The Fight For Survival Is Ramping Up With A Case For Penguin Protection In Court
South Africa’s courts are gearing up for a groundbreaking case in March 2025 that could change the game for African penguins.
A Huge Freshwater Aquifer In Southern Africa Is Under Threat From Uranium Mining
We’re not geologists, but mining for uranium around a massive aquifer and turning the precious little water we have into radioactive sludge sounds like the worst kind of idea.
The Best Summer Cocktail Recipes Ft. A Way To Save The Penguins
Beat the heat with one of these cool cocktails.
Powerful South African Short Film ‘The Last Ranger’ Scoops Up Awards And International Praise
directed by Cindy Lee (Desert Rose, The Girl from St. Agnes), the film tells the gripping story of rhino poaching and conservation efforts in South Africa.
Kruger National Park Mourn ‘Ben’ After Anti-Poacher K9 Killed By Crocodile
Ben was conducting an exercise with his handler, which he had partnered with for eight years when he was attacked while quenching his thirst at a riverbank.
Saffa Paul Gardiner Connects With The Planet In Epic New Series ‘Natural Born Runners’ [Video]
Gardiner has embarked on several extraordinary adventures, including an ultra-marathon in Antarctica to highlighting critical conservation efforts on the world’s seventh continent.
Milnerton And Table View Residents Are Fighting To Preserve Endangered Fynbos On Site Of Proposed 337 Flats
“More than 50% of Erf 38599 shows to be critically endangered, with a large portion being a national wetland.”
Mining Company Wants To Prospect Almost A Third Of The Entire Western Seaboard Of The Western Cape [Video]
The mining company has applied for a marine diamond mining right offshore of two eco-sensitive areas and a ‘multi-commodity prospecting right in multiple concessions’, which basically means that they want to go prospecting for minerals along a third of the entire western seaboard of the Western Cape.
Fitch & Leedes Is On A Mission To Inspire Saffas To Become Penguin Protectors With SANCCOB
In a world where environmental challenges are ever-present, community engagement and education are pivotal forces for driving change. That’s why Fitch & Leedes has put its brand behind this meaningful cause.
2024 Strandloper Project: Six Strandlopers On Hike To Survey Impact Of Recreational Fishing Along Southern Cape Coastline
On 5 October, the team of six hikers, supported by their backup driver, started hiking from Pringle Bay to Struisbaai, a distance of approximately 220km. They expect to complete the hike on Friday 18 October.
Did You Know There’s A Fitch & Leedes Pineapple Lemonade To Help Save The African Penguins?
The can is super cute, and with every purchase, you can contribute directly towards the conservation efforts to save the Cape African Penguin.
South Africa Registers A Decrease In Rhino Poaching Following Dehorning Program
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.
The Decline Of Indian Vultures May Have Led To 500,000 Human Deaths
Two decades ago a new drug was introduced to treat sick cows, and ever since then the vulture population in India has been declining.
You’re Going To Need A SANParks ‘My Activity Permit’ To Walk Your Dog In Table Mountain National Park Areas
Anyone engaging in specific recreational activities within the park, such as horse-riding, dog-walking, cycling, paragliding, hang gliding, and sport climbing, will need the permit.
Japan Won’t Stop Hunting Whales, Launches New “Mothership” To Ramp Up The Hunt
Japan is one of three countries – along with Norway and Iceland – that continues to hunt whales.
Nigeria Risks Losing All Of Its Forest Elephants
Nigeria is one of 37 African countries where elephants are still found in the wild, but their numbers are reducing as human activity encroaches on their natural forest habitat.
Young Lions Traumatised By The Ukrainian War Find Some Peace At South African Cat Sanctuary
Two lion brothers have finally found a new home in South Africa after being caught up in the human war in Ukraine.
Why This South African Succulent Is A “Miracle Plant”
This amazing plant creates “forest-like micro-environments”, a ‘carpet’ of leaves that trap water and dust and nutrients, as well as carbon.
Invasive Redclaw Crayfish Are Moving Into Kruger National Park
Africa has no native freshwater crayfish species, with the closest ecological equivalent being freshwater crabs.
A 106-Year-Old Ship Is Retracing Darwin’s Footsteps To Boost Global Conservation
Even though Charles Darwin sailed the HMS Beagle around the world nearly two centuries ago, his epic voyage is still inspiring young environmentalists today.
The Tiny Miracle That Resulted In Huge Local Conservation Success
This Birding Big Day (Saturday), Shamwari TV celebrates the reintroduction of the red-billed oxpecker to the Eastern Cape.
Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhino Calf Born In Indonesia Adds To Total Worldwide Population Of Fewer Than 50 [Video]
In Indonesia, the Sumatran rhino is legally protected but highly endangered, with only about 30 mature animals remaining.
Watch A Maasai Warrior Chase A Lion Caught Eating His Cow
Every now and then some rogue lion just can’t help himself, and that’s when the Masaai fearlessly remind them of the mutual respect between pride and tribe.
The Best Apps For Lovers Of Nature – From Identifying Birds To Tracking Lions
The clever use of software can now identify everything from enigmatic animal footprints to elusive birdsong.