Fur children bring more joy than a hundred festive seasons, so why not thank them with some treats and spoiling over the holidays?
If you’re worried about farting sheep contributing to greenhouse gas, New Zealand has come up with an exciting solution.
National Geographic is known for incredible natural photojournalism, and this year was no exception. Here are some standout pictures from the year.
People who enjoy having their pupper slobbering all over them might want to take note of a recent, yet rare, fatal case.
A heroic ranger in the Kruger Park took down five heavily armed poachers, one of whom had a rifle pointed in his direction.
A team of researchers are using VR goggle to transport cows to “cow paradise”, and the animals seem to be enjoying themselves.
How about some stunning photos of the natural world to brighten your day? Don’t mind if I do.
A black labrador named Max took his owner’s car for a spin in a cul-de-sac in Florida, where he did doughnuts for an hour.
Earlier this week, a video of a heroic woman rescuing a badly burnt koala went viral. It was heartbreaking to watch, but there is a silver lining.
Social media is full of big cat selfies, but does your visit really help contribute towards the preservation of a free-ranging South African cheetah species?
If a game drive produces either a leopard or a python, you can count yourself pretty fortunate. How about both, involved in a duel?
National Geographic is making sure that this summer’s visitors make the most of what we have on offer. Locals should take note, too.
Scientists have gained fresh insight into how dogs age, and have developed a new formula for calculating how old they are in relation to humans.
Improve your Monday with some adorable winning photos from 2019’s Dog Photographer of the Year competition.
18-year-old Payton Landaas was tracking a whale when he saw it swimming towards a dozen or so surfers off the coast of Southern California.
Hundreds of thousands of years ago, ‘Gigantopithecus blacki’ roamed the forests of Southeast Asia, standing more than three metres tall and estimated to weigh around 270 kilograms.
I’m sure your nephew was an adorable ring bearer, but he’ll never be as epic as this hawk.
Please enjoy this beluga whale near the South Pole who also wants in on the World Cup celebrations.
You know how you were the coolest person at the party until someone more interesting showed up? This cat knows.
How we think about the mammoth has changed considerably over the millennia. Many years ago, it was quite a catch.
David Attenborough’s ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ is off and running, so we took a look at some of the animals covered in the first few episodes.
Whilst Capetonians don’t have to travel far to see an African penguin, this king penguin is around 5 000 kilometres away from the nearest colony.
The disappearance of Cape Town’s great white sharks has attracted plenty of international media attention, and now CNN is wading in.
Purebred pet breeders in South Africa can rake in some serious cash. As with any such industry, though, there are those who are looking to take you for a ride.
Tired of fielding questions from your British friends about what they should do on their trip to South Africa? Let this travel expert do the hard work for you.
A research team visiting the Mosquitia rainforest found a species new to science, and several species previously thought extinct.
The first reviews of Attenborough’s ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ are in, and fans can look forward to another blockbuster exploration of the natural world.
Audiences at a circus performance were horrified when a Russian bear viciously turned on its handler.
Change your perspective with these incredible photos from the Nikon Small World Competition.
There are many effective ways to get rid of ants, but we wouldn’t recommend taking this chap’s approach.