The research team collected data on penguin breeding pairs from censuses conducted at 26 colonies in South Africa and Namibia between 1979 and 2023 to determine the rate of decline and the species’ conservation status.
When they say cats have nine lives, they’re probably talking exclusively about Jacob the lion.
Promoting open communication and establishing a supportive environment are essential in addressing the mental health challenges faced by South Africa’s veterinarians, ultimately benefiting both the animals and their caregivers.
Japan is one of three countries – along with Norway and Iceland – that continues to hunt whales.
A cheetah and her two cubs were seen paddling across a river in South Africa in an “extremely rare” moment.
The internet may be a harrowing and cold place at times, but we can always rely on solid cute content of our favourite fuzzy critters to warm our hearts.
The customer must have walked straight out of some bygone bartering era only to be shocked that we’re living in a time of bank cards and Bitcoin.
Galbraith’s article might not persuade vegans to try a tjoppie, but it should emphasise that you are allowed be comfortable with your place on the food chain and be a nature lover.
Ever since the birds started swarming the village a couple of weeks ago, they’ve created an immense mess, coating entire cars and homes in their poop.
Just one Gaia can eat upwards of 3,000 rodents a year.
The stunning serpent was found to measure 26 feet long (around 8 metres) with a weight of 440 lbs (200 kilograms) and a head as large as a human’s.
This might seem silly to some, but pigeons have been used in spying and combat throughout history.
All over the world, hermit crabs, who are naturally supposed to scavenge shells as armour for their bodies, are turning increasingly to plastic waste instead.
Scientists examining a unique society of mixed-species dolphins in Greece recently discovered a unique specimen with thumbs.
“We invite the public to join the jury and vote for their favourite; whether breathtaking beauty or a powerful story, it’s sure to be a difficult decision!” said Dr Douglas Gurr, Director of the Natural History Museum.
Everybody has been delighted by a baby elephant giving its best efforts as it charged towards a group of tourists in the Kruger National Park.
This Birding Big Day (Saturday), Shamwari TV celebrates the reintroduction of the red-billed oxpecker to the Eastern Cape.
The confused moment a hard-working border collie attempted to herd a giant sheep statue after thinking it was part of her flock is enthralling the internet.
An Aussie sheep named Sugar who went missing five years ago was found living with a pack of Kangaroos. Now he’s back among the sheep and his dreadlocks have been chopped. Poor Sugar.
The clever use of software can now identify everything from enigmatic animal footprints to elusive birdsong.
The wild kangaroo looks like a Joburg boet out on the jol about to deck someone for checking out his girl.
It’s nice to know that animals are just like us: a bunch of weirdos.
Any parent knows it is a terrifying moment when you realise that you’ve left your child behind. A poor mother elephant in the Kruger had to watch on as her calf bravely fended off a parade of lions.
A beloved manatee at Florida’s Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium died earlier this year after having too much “high-intensity” sex with his brother, officials revealed this week.
After several groups spent years urging authorities to let him retire and spend his final years with some level of freedom, Charlie, the Pretoria Zoo elephant will finally get to spend his old age in the wilds of Shambala Private Game Reserve.
If there’s one thing in life worth celebrating, it’s pets.
Those with ornithophobia, turn away now because this seagull gulping down a squirrel whole is beyond a Hitchcock level of terrifying.
The world’s oldest dog, Bobi, has celebrated his 31st birthday and secured himself a nice bone by becoming the oldest dog in the world. That’s 217 in doggie years.
The story of our world’s nature never gets old when it is told with such a soothing voice.
As the cold of winter rolls in, we can all empathise with the struggle of peeling away from warm slumber to enter yet another daily slog.