Zama Zamas Are Digging Up Nigel Game Park For Minerals

The area has now become so dangerous that visitors are staying away, and even the wildlife is now under threat.
Thursday Morning Spice

Pilot dies aboard Turkish Airlines flight, Hitman in Taliep Petersen murder released, Inside look at Paris Hilton’s wild party days, African attractions that offer discounts for SADC visitors, and Emmanuel Macron gives rare sit-down interview.
Namibia Plans To Cull 700 Animals To Feed People Affected By Severe Drought

Almost no rain combined with scorching temperatures has led to shrivelled crops and soaring levels of hunger for tens of millions of people in the Southern Africa region. What else is a desert nation rich in wildlife to do?
Spanish Tourist Dies After Being Trampled By Elephant In Pilanesberg National Park

The 43-year-old man and his fiancé had allegedly been driving in their own vehicle when they stopped to take pictures of an elephant calf.
Sweet Study Finds Wild African Elephants Call Each Other By Their Names

The ability to create and share vocal labels, such as names, has been considered uniquely human…until now.
Scientists Finally Know Why Orcas Are Smashing Into Boats

The animals are known to be sensitive to trends, with scientists having observed odd new behaviours spreading through a pod like a TikTok challenge, only to be forgotten just as quickly.
Young Lions Traumatised By The Ukrainian War Find Some Peace At South African Cat Sanctuary

Two lion brothers have finally found a new home in South Africa after being caught up in the human war in Ukraine.
Just Two Northern White Rhinos Are Left On Earth, But New IVF Breakthrough Could Save The Species [Video]

Only two northern white rhinos remain on earth, both female. The last male, Sudan, died in 2018, leaving the rhino subspecies doomed to extinction.
Choose Your Fav Wildlife Photographer Of The Year In The People’s Choice Awards

“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.
The Tiny Miracle That Resulted In Huge Local Conservation Success

This Birding Big Day (Saturday), Shamwari TV celebrates the reintroduction of the red-billed oxpecker to the Eastern Cape.
Watch A Maasai Warrior Chase A Lion Caught Eating His Cow

Every now and then some rogue lion just can’t help himself, and that’s when the Masaai fearlessly remind them of the mutual respect between pride and tribe.
The Best Apps For Lovers Of Nature – From Identifying Birds To Tracking Lions

The clever use of software can now identify everything from enigmatic animal footprints to elusive birdsong.
Crocodiles Save Dog Stranded In River Instead Of Eating It – Possible Case Of ‘Emotional Empathy’

The bizarre behaviour has led to the authoring of the report, stating it is a possible proof of “sentient behaviour suggestive of cross-species empathy”.
Baboons Hang On To Bridge For Dear Life To Avoid Lions [Video]

The baboons, feeling confident now that they were out of reach, apparently began taunting the lions. They were literally under the lions’ noses, and the lions could not do a thing.
Whale Swallows Two People On A Kayak In Shocking Video [Video]

Bon Appétit Moby.
Sir David Attenborough Is Back With Another Nature Docuseries On Netflix [Trailer]

The story of our world’s nature never gets old when it is told with such a soothing voice.
South African Shines In Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Competition [Images]

This poignant moment, titled “Ndakasi’s passing”, was captured by Brent Stirton, a Durbanite now working in New York.
Sneak Peek At Entries For This Year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards [Images]

Conservation through humour – that’s the focus of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, “most probably the world’s funniest photography competition”.
Here Are The Winners From The Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2021 Competition

Brent Stirton’s photograph of two orphan chimpanzees being flown to the safety of a rehabilitation centre is one of the winning shots from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 competition.
Umm, Carole Baskin Has A New Docuseries [Trailer]

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”.
They Freed This Elk That Had A Tyre Around His Neck For Two Years [Video]

A four-year-old elk, already massive at 270 kilograms, was carrying a 16kg car tyre for two whole years. But now he is free of his oversized necklace.
Having Tigers Next Door To A Boksburg Crèche Seems Like A Bad Idea

Outside playtime at a Boksburg crèche has been stopped after the owner saw a pair of tigers peering over the fence.
Another Example Of Why You Shouldn’t Get Out Of Your Car In The Kruger [Video]

A recent situation at the Paul Kruger Gate illustrated why it’s best to exercise caution and common sense in the park.
First Look At ‘Highly Commended’ Shots From Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Competition

Let’s check out the competition with a first look at some of the stunning entries in this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.
Local Wildlife Streaming Company Has Turned Some Animals Into Celebrities With Facial Recognition [Videos]

You can now go on safari from your living room with this live stream wildlife channel that tracks your favourite animals.
SPL!NG Movie Review: Stroop – Journey Into The Rhino Horn War

‘Stroop: Journey into the Rhino Horn War’ is an award-winning South African wildlife documentary directed by Susan Scott, which seeks to uncover the saga relating to rhino poaching and international trafficking.
Let’s Finish Monday Off With The 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Please enjoy the finalists in the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, including some birds, a concerned bear, and two very happy lions.
Who Wins? Lion Vs. Pack Of Wild Dogs [Video]

Watch a brave lioness as she hovers protectively over her cub while entire pack of wild dogs circle and attack the pair.
SA Government Is Trying To Increase The Hunting Quotas For Endangered Species – Including Lion And Leopard

South Africa’s government is slowly turning to our endangered wildlife to make money – and unless you object, will change the laws to do so.
Determined Lions Dodge Traffic To Take Down Kudu [Video]

Some lucky punters hit the safari jackpot when two huge lions made a kill right in front of their cars, and even luckier for us someone managed to film it