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Caracal
animals

Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives

More lions were killed on Saturday by Kenyan herders after the pride attacked 11 goats and a dog the previous night
Africa News

More lions killed by herders in Kenya, a threat to the future

More lions were killed on Saturday by Kenyan herders after the pride attacked 11 goats and a dog the previous night
News

A lion believed to be the oldest in the world, killed in Kenya

Caracal
Animals

Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives

More lions were killed on Saturday by Kenyan herders after the pride attacked 11 goats and a dog the previous night
Africa News

More lions killed by herders in Kenya, a threat to the future

More lions were killed on Saturday by Kenyan herders after the pride attacked 11 goats and a dog the previous night
News

A lion believed to be the oldest in the world, killed in Kenya

game reserve karoo
Environment

Eco-wildlife Big 5 reserve opens near Cape Town

By Lorne Philpot13-05-2023 13:06

Here’s some good news for Capetonians! The mother city now has a new BIG 5 wildlife reserve right on its doorstep.

Plastic pollution
News

Covid-19’s devastating environmental footprint

By Angeline Schwan11-05-2023 07:44

As a result of Covid-19 single-use face masks and gloves are entrapping and strangling animals across the world

White Lion
Animals

White Lion yawning will be the most incredible thing you’ll watch today!

By Garrin Lambley28-03-2023 15:06

There is nothing more spine-tingling and exhilarating than encountering a lion in the wild. Enjoy this close-up view of a White Lion yawning.

WATCH: Great White Shark spotted near the beach in Hartenbos
News

WATCH: Great White Shark spotted near the beach in Hartenbos

By Corné van Zyl16-03-2023 14:58

Watch how closed a Great White Shark recently came to the swimming beach in Hartenbos. Here is the amazing footage.

Randfontein man arrested for having THREE LIONS without valid permit
News

Randfontein man arrested for having THREE LIONS without valid permit

By Corné van Zyl15-03-2023 12:03

Police said the man was arrested for being in possession of THREE LIONS without a permit at a plot in Randfontein.

WATCH: INCREDIBLE moment an impala lamb was caught by a python and then stolen by a hyena.
News

WATCH: INCREDIBLE moment an impala lamb was caught by python and then stolen by hyena

By Corné van Zyl14-03-2023 14:39

WATCH this INCREDIBLE moment an impala lamb was recently caught by a python and then stolen by a hyena. Here is the video.

World Wildlife Day
Offbeat

World Wildlife Day: A reminder to protect life on our planet

By Michelle Swart03-03-2023 06:51

Today, we celebrate World Wildlife Day – reflecting on our responsibility to protect and preserve our planet’s biodiversity

WATCH: Hippos stroll through South African town
News

WATCH: Hippos stroll through South African town

By Corné van Zyl06-02-2023 13:48

Two hippos were recently seen strolling through the streets of the South African Town called St. Lucia. Watch the video here.

Rare quagga
Lifestyle

Birth of rare quagga celebrated in Somerset West

By Keliah Daniels25-01-2023 12:24

The Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West says the birth of the rare quagga foal is a milestone following their extinction.

aardvark
Western Cape

Update: Aardvark washed up on shore did not drown

By Michelle Swart14-01-2023 20:00

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA confirmed that the aardvark that washed up on a Cape Town beach did not die from drowning

aardvark
News

AARDVARK found washed up on Cape Town beach

By Michelle Swart14-01-2023 19:41

In a bizarre discovery, photographers Alex and Juanita Aitkenhead came across and aardvark washed up on the beach

Monkey meat
News

Man found with MONKEY MEAT and other wild game

By Michelle Swart30-12-2022 07:35

A man was fined after being caught with monkey meat, hyena meat, and other wild game in Dumphries C near Thulamahashe

Global wildlife
Environment

Here are the KEY highlights from the global wildlife summit

By Agence France-Presse27-11-2022 08:20

A global wildlife summit that ends Friday passed resolutions to protect hundreds of threatened species, including sharks and turtles.

ZEBRA
Lifestyle

Wildebeest, zebras, elephants victims of Kenya’s devastating drought

By Garrin Lambley04-11-2022 17:30

Kenya’s worst drought in 40 years has caused not only horrendous human suffering, but also taken a heavy toll on its wildlife.

Maasai in Tanzania
Africa News

Maasai pastoralists file case over wildlife protection in Tanzania

By Agence France-Presse04-11-2022 15:08

Maasai pastoralists have filed a case against Tanzania’s government, challenging its decision to cordon off land for wildlife protection.

This woman has been called stupid after trying to get a selfie with a wild bear. Images via YouTube @tomonews
Lifestyle

Woman’s attempt to take a selfie with a bear ends in tears [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel31-08-2022 12:10

This woman will definitely be thinking twice about trying to take photos with bears after one almost attacked her on the side of a road.

IFP
KwaZulu-Natal

IFP to hunt for solutions over wildlife crisis in KZN

By Siso Naile25-08-2022 21:31

IFP KZN Caucus is set to visit the communties surrounding iHluhluwe-IMfolozi Park Game Reserve over the issue of roaming wildlife

A rescued pangolin named Ditsi has captured the hearts of many after a video of her 'swimming antics' went viral
Lifestyle

Watch: Meet Ditsi, the rescued pangolin who simply loves swimming [video]

By Erene Roux29-07-2022 16:09

A rescued pangolin named Ditsi has captured the hearts of many after a video of her ‘swimming antics’ went viral.

drought
Africa News

How can we save East Africa’s wildlife from recurring drought

By The Conversation22-07-2022 14:04

The horn of Africa, specifically Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya has experienced more intense and frequent droughts over the past two decades.

Watch as a hippo attacks a pride of lions in Botswana. Image
Lifestyle

Watch: Hippo attacks male lions attempting to cross the river [watch]

By Erene Roux07-07-2022 12:43

What a wildlife sighting! Great Plains Conservation shared incredible footage of a hippo chasing down four male lions.

lioness ranger
Environment

Yoh! Ranger comes face to face with lioness in hair-raising clip [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel22-06-2022 13:53

‘My soul just left my body,’ one person commented after watching the viral clip of the frightened ranger and the lioness.

10-year old boy rescued after
News

10-year old boy rescued after four days in well

By Agence France-Presse15-06-2022 09:40

Rahul Sahu, a 10-year-old-boy with hearing and speech impairments fell down the 80-foot well while playing on Friday and rescued late Tuesday

Somizi
Celeb News

Somizi gets his growl on: Watch ‘Idols SA’ judge’s close encounter with lion

By Naledi de Wee13-03-2022 13:58

‘My soul left my body’: Somizi’s relaxing vacation in the bush took a roaring turn after a close encounter with a lion.

India tiger deaths
Environment

Tiger conservation body confirms India saw 126 tiger deaths in 2021

By AFP30-12-2021 09:40

126 Tiger deaths in India is the highest toll recorded since the compiling of data in 2012. The previous record was 121 back in 2016.

See the best wildlife sightings of 2021
Lifestyle

WATCH: The best wildlife sightings of 2021

By Erene Roux28-12-2021 15:09

Watch a compilation of the best wildlife sightings that took place in and around the Kruger throughout 2021.

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