Snake expert Nick Evans almost got more than he bargained for during a call to relocate a Southern African python on the KZN North Coast.
A controversial ‘safari park’ in Kleinmond is the focus of a ‘Carte Blanche’ investigation, with the owner and operator still linked to the infamous Tuli elephant scandal from 20 years ago.
More than 30 members of the US Coast Guard were enjoying a splash when a shark rocked up. Cue mild panic and gunfire.
Kataza and his troop were commonly seen in and around Kommetjie, although he vanished last Tuesday, and has now reappeared in the Southern Suburbs.
Earlier this month, a German nudist got a little too close to nature for comfort, when a wild boar snatched his laptop bag and bolted.
Filmed at Ngwenya Lodge, which borders Kruger National Park, it all started when the crocodile laid her eggs in the soft riverbank sand.
‘My Octopus Teacher’ tells the incredible story of a man who, through his time diving with a curious young octopus off the Cape coast, underwent a transformative experience.
For a show that aired during the ongoing Shark Week, Iron Mike traded the ring for a wetsuit and went swimming with sharks.
Shark Week has been dubbed “Discovery’s Super Bowl”, and after 32 years, viewership is stronger than ever.
Renowned South African photographer Chris Fallows spent countless hours bobbing in the water near Seal Island, before snapping this incredible image.
Despite the fact that a cheetah was busy gnawing on its hindquarters, props to this impala for refusing to go down without a good fight.
The SPCA is lobbying to have two white tiger cubs moved to a safe sanctuary, from the backyard of a home in Houghton.
Royal reporters are thrilled to announce that after years of uncertainty, they’ve figured out the name of Meghan and Harry’s dog.
Yesterday, residents of Klipgat were surprised to find a leopard prowling the streets. Thankfully, neither the leopard nor any residents were harmed.
Experts have been baffled by the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths of at least 350 elephants in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
Highly trained hounds have proven extremely effective in sniffing out the COVID-19 virus.
Researchers have developed a tiny wireless steerable camera that can be fitted to an insect – in this case, a beetle – which then streams video to a smartphone.
Scientists will spend the next few days putting 120 Knysna dwarf chameleons through their paces, during speed and endurance challenges that they refer to as the ‘Chameleon Olympics’.
Animal-assisted therapy is proving effective in treating people who struggle with mental illness.
Honey badgers aren’t known to take defeat lying down, but even the most fiercely independent of animals may occasionally need a helping hand.
An unsuspecting impala delivered itself on a plate to three waiting cheetahs, although this encounter did have a plot twist at the end.
Let’s be brutally honest, here – that face doesn’t exactly scream ‘lifesaver’, but the humble llama could prove to be just that.
The internet is divided over an incredible photo snapped by photographer Sarosh Lodhi in Kenya.
Scientists have come up with an ingenious solution to the ethical problem of keeping dolphins in captivity.
When marine biologists analysed the body of the 3,6-metre female shark, they found the telltale signs of killer whale, or orca, predation.
Whilst you’re unlikely to see one of those elusive Cape leopards yourself, in other parts of the country, their larger counterparts can arrive at your doorstep.
PETA investigators uncovered some horrific methods used to farm coconuts for distribution around the world.
The next time you plan a dog birthday party, you might need to rethink how many candles you buy.
Experts remain dumbfounded regarding exactly what is happening in Botswana at present, but more than 350 elephant carcasses have been spotted in the Okavango Delta since the start of May.
Dog-loving Australian photographer Belinda Richards recently launched her prizewinning ‘Be More Dog’ project, so let’s enjoy some of her snaps before calling it a day.