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Stunning Shots From The ‘Close Up Photographer Of The Year’ Competition 2020
02 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s Friday, and time to treat your eyes to something that isn’t a spreadsheet, and email, or a to-do list.
Enjoy A Laugh With The Finalists In The 2020 Comedy Pet Photography Awards
30 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Take a break and treat yourself to a couple of cute and funny photos from this year’s Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photography Awards.
New Docuseries Zooms In On The World’s Tiniest Creatures [Trailer]
30 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
‘Tiny World’ takes a look at some of the smallest creatures on Earth, including a monkey that would fit in the palm of your hand.
Footage Of Huge Compost Plant Fire Raging In Jozi This Morning [Videos]
30 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A massive fire broke out at a compost plant in Diepsloot this morning, causing road closures of Summit Road west, going towards the R511.
Zoo Has A Hilarious Swearing Parrot Problem
30 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At a zoo in Lincolnshire, England, five African grey parrots have had to be separated from one another after they began encouraging each other to swear.
Malta Is Upset About The Gift Sir David Attenborough Gave Prince George
29 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
International treasure Sir David Attenborough visited the Cambridges recently, bringing along a controversial gift for young George.
Cape Town Earthquakes: Why Not Everyone Felt The Tremors And Why Koeberg Is Safe
28 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Saturday night, and again on Sunday morning, Capetonians felt tremors as a result of seismic activity.
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.
This Underwater Art Museum Is 80 Kilometres Out At Sea [Video]
25 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Most museums don’t require a boat trip and scuba gear to enjoy, but the Museum of Underwater Art is a little different.
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.
CNN’s List Of Homes That “Blend Perfectly With Nature” Features This Cape Town Gem
23 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
CNN scoured the globe to find the most beautiful buildings that have merged with their natural surroundings, including one right here in Cape Town.
Comparing Vaal Dam And Cape Dams – When Does Gauteng Start To Worry About A ‘Day Zero’ Scenario?
23 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Vaal Dam is Gauteng’s main water supply, but a startling drop in the water level is cause for concern.
Spectacular Full Orca Breach Filmed In False Bay [Video]
22 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
This past weekend, three orcas put on a great show in False Bay, with full breaches and tail slaps caught on camera.
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.
‘My Octopus Teacher’ Spoof, ‘My Kreepy Teacher’, Is Pure Genius [Video]
21 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
What if you hopped in the pool, every day, and formed a bond with your Kreepy Krauley?
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.
Whale’s Wrong Turn Lands It In Crocodile-Infested Waters [Video]
16 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I’m constantly amazed by animals and their ability to navigate travelling huge distances with pinpoint accuracy. That doesn’t mean things don’t go wrong from time to time.
Attention Dog Owners: Take Note Of This Court Ruling
14 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Dog owners beware. A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court of Appeals has laid down the law regarding who is responsible should your hound cause harm.
Nothing Beats These Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Finalists
14 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Nature can often be brutal but does, at times, provide moments that help lighten the mood, especially on a Monday.
Keen To Hike Lion’s Head This Weekend? Here Are The Rules
11 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Good news, hikers – Lion’s Head is once again open, provided you follow the rules.
These Guys Flew Drones Through The Burning San Francisco Sky [Videos]
10 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Drone footage of conditions in San Francisco shows an almost otherworldly setting, with massive wildfires spreading through California and Oregon.
Queen Of The Apes, Jane Goodall, Adds Voice To Kataza Baboon Drama
10 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The saga of Kataza, a baboon separated from his troop in Kommetjie and relocated to Tokai, continues to see a war of words between activists and officials.
Further Sightings Of Caracals Around Cape Town [Videos]
09 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A young caracal has been seen moving through the Camps Bay, Bantry Bay, and Fresnaye areas.
80-Year-Old Hiker Feared Dead Shows Up At Press Conference [Video]
09 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Rescuers who feared that 80-year-old Harry Harvey was dead after he went missing while hiking seriously underestimated his survival skills.
Cheeky Goat Takes Over Police Vehicle, Eats Paperwork, Battles Officer [Video]
08 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
I’m pretty sure fighting a goat for paperwork wasn’t on the list of things this officer thought she’d have to deal with when heading out to work.
Yet Another Massively Dangerous Gender Reveal Party Fail [Video]
08 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Another gender reveal party has ended in disaster, when a couple exploded a device in California.
Cape Town 400 Million Years Ago – This Interactive Globe Is Awesome
04 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A former Google engineer has developed a map that can track 750 million years of the world’s history.
We Finally Know How Massive A Megalodon Shark Really Was
04 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst the existence of the ancient megalodon shark has been widely reported, the exact size and scale of the shark’s features have been shrouded in mystery.
So Great: Someone Has Been Making Little Shops On Real Roads, For Mice
04 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Street artists AnonyMouse have taken to installing incredibly small, detailed buildings in unexpected places.
Dog Shot While Fighting Off Armed Robbers Outside Brakpan Home [Video]
04 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Niki, a four-year-old Doberman, ran to her owner’s defence when he was held at gunpoint by criminals outside his home.
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