Sneak Peek At Entries For This Year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards [Images]
Conservation through humour – that’s the focus of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, “most probably the world’s funniest photography competition”.
2021 World Nature Photography Award Winners Include These Gems [Images]
After waiting hours for low tide and the subsequent volley of seals swimming in the lagoon on the remote Antarctic island of Plano, Amos Nachoum captured the winning shot.
What Those Roped Figures In Red And Blue Around Cape Town Are Up To [Video]
If you were at the V&A Waterfront or Kalk Bay harbour at the right time in the last week, you might have noticed strange hooded figures in red or blue fabric walking around with a rope.
Trailer For David Attenborough’s “Gobsmacking” New Documentary [Video]
David Attenborough’s new collaboration with nature, ‘The Green Planet’, shows how it is a leaf-eat-leaf world out there.
Sad News For This Instagram Famous Selfie Gorilla
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.
PETA Is Coming After Cyril Ramaphosa [Video]
PETA has alleged that Ramaphosa and his employees have worked to conceal ties to trophy hunting in South Africa.
The ‘Jerusalema’ Dance Challenge Is Now Getting Elephants And Giraffes Jiving [Video]
This is hands down the best ‘Jerusalema’ Dance Challenge video that you will see this week.
Coronavirus Pandemic Spells Terrible News For SA’s Rhinos
Global lockdowns have seen greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution slashed, but it’s not all good news on the environmental front.
Experts Weigh In On How To Reverse The ‘Insect Apocalypse’
More than 40% of insect species around the world are declining, and a third are classed as endangered. That might not sound too terrifying, but the effects will be widespread.
How To Save The Planet While Doing Your Festive Season Shopping [Video]
Here’s an easy way to make a difference this festive season, by contributing to conserving and restoring our unique and important ecosystems.
Spare A Thought For These 10 Animals On The Brink Of Extinction
Human intervention has led these poor animals to the brink of extinction. Ever heard of a vaquita? Me neither, but there are only 12 of them left on the planet.
Instagram Account Shows What ‘Everyday Extinction’ Looks Like
As humans play an increasingly significant role in adversely affecting the world’s biodiversity levels, one man is on a mission to educate us all.
Thursday Morning Spice
China importing SA lion skeletons. Transgender ban from US military. UK bans petrol cars. Secret Twitter ‘blue tick’ dating service. Grace Mugabe fears her kids are doing drugs in SA. Quincy Jones’ MJ payday. Facebook profits up 71%. James Cameron’s Titanic documentary. Simpsons creator’s adult fantasy comedy.
The Cost Of Shooting The Big Five On A Hunting Trip To Africa
How much money does one need in the bank to pocket the Big Five hunting trophy? There’s that, and then what happens to the money paid.
Here’s A New One – Ever Heard Of An Underwater Protest?
Protests of various sorts have dominated much of our local news these past few years, but I don’t remember seeing a collective effort 10m under the sea.
You Will Be Shocked When You See These Pictures Of The Great Barrier Reef
Think of the Great Barrier Reef and images of beautiful coral reefs and rich animal life come to mind. These images may send a shiver down your spine then.
Controversial Masterchef Judge Wades Into Conservation vs. Hunting Debate
There are certain topics that will always get people riled up, hunting definitely being one of those. So what does our resident Masterchef judge think about it all?
The Biggest Shark Ever Filmed Is Bigger Than The One We Showed You Yesterday [Video]
Mention the words ‘big shark’ and you generally catch people’s attention, so when you’re talking about the biggest shark ever filmed the world tends to sit up and take notice.
These Are The Negative Effects Of Trophy Hunting Bans
Many of us may find the practice of killing for sport revolting, but we should perhaps better understand the conservation benefits that stem from this money spinner.
You Know You’re In Shit When…
If you were somehow unsure as to just how much of a tizz the murder of Cecil had caused in the U.S. then look no further. His image lit up the New York sky this weekend.
Footage Shows Total Chaos As South African Protester Storms Bloody Mass Whale Killing In Faroe Islands [Video]
This is one of those stories that is bound to get you wound up but hey, that’s not a bad thing. This South African woman decided to take a stand and might pay the price.
They’re Now Fitting Cameras Inside Rhino Horns To Catch Poachers [Video]
As those responsible for the slaughter of our rhinos become more crafty conservationists must also flex their grey matter and think outside the box. This new system could be a game-changer.
Get Yourself Some Good Karma And Win An Amazing Kenyan Safari [Competition]
There is a sense of satisfaction that comes with doing something for the benefit of others and a little bit of good karma never hurt anyone. Maybe some luxury accommodation universe?
Spotted! This Animal Has Only Been Seen 15 Times In The Last 100 Years [Video]
As a species you have to keep a pretty low profile to amass a total of 15 sightings over 100 years. This guy however seemed to be quite a fan of all the attention.
Radical Aerial Shots Show Sewerage Dumped Along Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard [Video]
It’s about time us humans start looking after our planet a bit better. I know some of us are trying, and it doesn’t come cheap, but at this rate we’re going to have nothing left.
The World Is Freaking Out About SA’s Bee Population
If bees could talk they would be a pretty miserable bunch right now, especially those right here on our shores. We better act quickly or a massive crisis beckons.
Steve Irwin’s Daughter Is Growing Up Quickly
It has been a long time since Steve Irwin graced our TV screens but his daughter seems intent on carrying on his good work. She’s not that little girl you remember either.
This Is What Happens When A Circus Lion Feels Earth For The First Time [Video]
Whilst watching this video will make you smile at the visible delight this lion shows, he shouldn’t have had to have this happen in the first place.
SHOCKING: Rhino Poaching In S.A. Is At An All Time High
We hate to be the bearers of bad news but the rhino poaching stats for the first four months of the year are in, Be warned, it isn’t pretty.
Yay, I Killed A Giraffe :-)
There is a time and a place for a selfie picture of, well, yourself, and as far as most people can see, it’s not when you have just killed an innocent animal.