Conservation
We Found Another Heartwarming Octopus Story For You [Video]
15 Dec 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
An Australian marine biologist created an unforgettable bond with a mother octopus after finding her washed up on the beach trying to protect her eggs.
Just Two Rhinos Casually Strolling Through Bloemfontein [Video]
10 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Residents in Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, were shocked to see two rhinos walking along the road towards a local shopping complex on Tuesday morning.
Umm, Carole Baskin Has A New Docuseries [Trailer]
15 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Following the story that gripped the world, Tiger King’s Carole Baskin is back, and this time it’s with her very own investigative docuseries that is promising many “shocking moments”.
Experts Rank Jozi As The Worst For Exotic Wildlife Pet Ownership [Video]
13 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Environmentalists and animal rights experts are alarmed at the number of exotic pets that Gauteng residents are keeping, especially in the East Rand and Johannesburg.
Sad News For This Instagram Famous Selfie Gorilla
08 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
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.
Best Snaps From The 2021 Nature Conservancy Photo Awards
30 Sep 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Studies have shown that just looking at photos of nature lowers work stress levels. Consider the next few minutes an investment in yourself.
Our Favourite Images From The Ocean Photography Awards
21 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
From around the world, ranging from Western Australia to Norway, photographers are capturing the state of our oceans, showing animals and plants in their natural environment.
Stressed Elephant Tramples Man [Video]
30 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A video filmed on July 25 shows the moment an Asian elephant, agitated by a large crowd of people, tramples a man to death.
Worldwide Breakdown Expected In A Few Decades – These Countries Could Survive
30 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A new study suggests that a global societal collapse is very likely “within a few decades”, but there are a few countries that could keep civilisation afloat.
List Of The Latest UNESCO World Heritage Sites
29 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Iran’s expansive and decades-old railway, France’s last inhabited lighthouse, and some of Italy’s fourteenth-century frescoes all made the cut.
The Perilous Plight Of The African Penguin [Video]
28 Jul 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Cape Town’s African penguins are currently enjoying a moment in the limelight with the success of Netflix’s ‘Penguin Town’. Dig a little deeper, though, and it becomes clear that the species is in crisis.
This Could Be The End Of The Road For SA Rhino ‘Kingpin’
23 Jul 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the profitable world of rhino horn syndicates, one name stands tall above the rest – Dawie Groenewald, who is credited with having “a genius for staying out of jail”.
Woman Attacked By Cheetah At SA Captive Wildlife Facility Goes Public [Video]
08 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A South African captive wildlife facility asked a woman attacked by a cheetah on the property to keep the incident under wraps. She has now shared her video to raise awareness.
The Moment An Alleged Rhino Poaching Kingpin Was Gunned Down In His Car [Video]
18 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
An alleged rhino poaching kingpin, nicknamed ‘Mr Big’, was shot and killed by three armed men in a parking lot in Mpumalanga yesterday.
There’s A Serious Legal Battle Brewing In The Matroosberg
25 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The Western Cape government is insisting that a road in the Matroosberg area should remain closed to protect the area’s biodiversity, but the owners of the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve don’t agree.
Angelina Jolie Didn’t Wash For Three Days To Get This Shot
21 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Angelina Jolie didn’t shower for three days to make this dramatic photoshoot, which involved a large number of bees, work.
Quinton De Kock Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before [Video]
11 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re used to seeing Quinny with bat in hand, or behind the stumps, but a new video aimed at raising awareness around rhino conservation is something quite different.
Earth Day: Watch Our Oceans Teem With Life In Ozzie And SA Videos
22 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Two special moments from Australia and South Africa capture how full of life our oceans are, with rays, dolphins, and whales.
How ‘My Octopus Teacher’ Makers Plan On Saving The Cape Kelp Forest [Video]
14 Apr 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Craig Foster and his octopus teacher may be the stars of the show, but the Cape kelp forest ecosystem is the real unsung hero.
Netflix Doccie ‘Seaspiracy’ Has Stirred Up Plenty Of Controversy Already [Trailer]
01 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Plastic pollution causes untold damage to our oceans, although ‘Seaspiracy’, a controversial new doccie on Netflix, says that’s not our biggest worry.
PETA Is Coming After Cyril Ramaphosa [Video]
24 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
PETA has alleged that Ramaphosa and his employees have worked to conceal ties to trophy hunting in South Africa.
Expert Panel Concludes Orcas ‘Likely’ Caused Disappearance Of Cape Great Whites [Video]
19 Nov 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
A government-appointed team of nine experts has released the results of their study into why great white sharks have all but disappeared from what were once hotspots.
Prince Charles Really Hates That You Throw Away Clothes [Video]
05 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Step aside, Meghan and Kate, there’s a new Royal making style waves with his “stopped clock” fashion choices.
This Guy Reckons He Can Make 200 Carats Of Diamonds A Month “From The Sky”
30 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Multi-millionaire and environmentalist Dale Vince has set out to create the world’s first “zero impact” diamond.
Mpumalanga’s New Private Zoo Is Proving Very Controversial [Video]
07 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pumba Wildlife Park is a private zoo that plans to feature more than 140 local and exotic animals – including lions, tigers, and pumas – but it’s already courting controversy.
1 600kg, Five-Metre Great White Tagged [Videos]
06 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The 50-year-old, 1 600 kilogram, 5,2-metre long great white shark has been named Nukumi, with researchers in awe of her life story.
Sir David Attenborough Just Shattered A Guinness World Record [Videos]
25 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
94-year-old Sir David Attenborough has been in the business for more than six decades, and now he has another record to add to his impressive CV.
The Tragic Irony Of A World Heritage Site Application Being Halted, Because Of Oil
25 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Lake Chad was well on its way to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site, until one of the governments had a profitable change of heart.
They Reckon They’ve Solved The Mystery Of Botswana’s Dying Elephants
22 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Around 330 elephants died in Botswana’s Okavango Delta region, confounding scientists and authorities. We may finally have the answer.
The ‘Jerusalema’ Dance Challenge Is Now Getting Elephants And Giraffes Jiving [Video]
18 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
This is hands down the best ‘Jerusalema’ Dance Challenge video that you will see this week.
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