Captive breeding is permissible under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Willie is the first and only rare koala born on African soil.
The marine environment in Gansbaai has a new saviour.
International Network for Animals (NFA) has called on South African decision-makers to urgently address the legislative gaps around canned lion hunting.
The Zoo paid almost R1 million more than the market rate for its two new elephants from Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve.
Tigers, leopards, lions, elephants and rhinos were among the many species of wild animals on offer by South African hunting outfitters at the first-ever Chinese hunting show in Shanghai last weekend.
Another dead 12-metre Bryde’s whale was found in False Bay near Cape Town last week after becoming entangled in octopus trap ropes.
Three members of the infamous Rhino poaching Ndlovu gang have each been sent down for 25 years in prison.
Who stands to benefit from this?
Scientists have found alarmingly high levels of heavy metals like arsenic and mercury in the blood of great white sharks but it doesn’t seem to be effecting their health.
Snakes may be deadly to humans and other animals but form a vital part of our ecosystems and in some cases they can save lives.
This happened at a briefing meeting of the Portfolio Committee of Environmental Affairs (PCEA) on the implementation of the Committee’s Report in respect of CLB held on 12th March.
The heated media debate that followed has turned into a political feud.
They’re beautiful, functional, and they’re reducing the use of plastic.
A little could go a long way for John Hume and the rhino.
Natalie is a veterinary nurse, used to caring for all sorts of African animals – but this young pangolin is a first for her.
A small price to pay for endangering the environment.
Are we about to see the end of one of South Africa’s most infamous practices – Captive Lion Breeding (CLB) for hunting and trading of their parts?