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Big cats in Cape Town
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (669+ words) Much like how all sea life eventually evolves into a crab, all land animals eventually evolve into cats. These are the three best locations in Cape Town to experience nature's favourite mammal, writes Joshua Kearney. A lion family in Chobe…...
Crocodile crashes Victoria Falls lodge kitchen in wild encounter
2+ day, 11+ min ago (292+ words) A wild encounter near one of Africa's most iconic natural wonders has captured global attention. Screenshot from COZWVA (@cozwva) on X According to Times Entertainment, guests and staff at a lodge near Victoria Falls were left stunned when an unexpected…...
Suburban birds of prey
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (616+ words) It's no great struggle to find birds in Cape Town. However, our eager birdwatchers out there may be wondering: why are there so many birds of prey in the suburbs? Well, there's a reason for that, writes Joshua Kearney. A…...
New biodiversity plan targets stronger protection for SA's rhinos
1+ week, 2+ day ago (220+ words) South Africa has taken another step in safeguarding one of its most iconic species, with the release of a new national plan aimed at strengthening rhino conservation. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has published the Black…...
Facebook wildlife trade exposed in global report
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (613+ words) What looks like an everyday scroll through Facebook is, according to a shocking new global study, also a gateway to one of the world's most disturbing underground economies: the illegal trade in endangered wildlife. According to IOL, a report by…...
Seven rhinos killed in Dinokeng as poaching crisis escalates
2+ week, 5+ day ago (593+ words) There is a quiet tension that now hangs over Dinokeng Game Reserve. It is the kind you feel before you even spot the wildlife. A silence that does not belong in a place built on the promise of revival. Source:…...
Unexpected snake sighting at Llandudno Beach catches visitors off guard
4+ week, 1+ day ago (153+ words) getaway. co. za Unexpected snake sighting at Llandudno Beach catches visitors off guard Beachgoers at Llandudno Beach were surprised today when an unexpected visitor appeared, according to The Feed CPT. A puff adder was spotted resting near the sand, catching…...
Wildlife roundup: The week's biggest conservation stories for the region
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (218+ words) Each week brings a mix of challenges and progress for wildlife around the world. While many species remain under pressure, conservation work continues quietly across landscapes and ecosystems. From dramatic animal rescues to new conversations about the future of Africa's…...
Rescued lions Tsar and Jamil flourish at Shamwari sanctuary
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (465+ words) Two years ago, Tsar and Jamil were trembling, terrified cubs. Born in January 2021 at a zoo in Ukraine, the brothers had been exploited as attractions on an ostrich farm, their days filled with human interference rather than the freedom of…...
Night guardians: The vital role bats play in nature
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (246+ words) When dusk settles over the African bush, the first silhouettes to appear in the fading light are often bats, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Despite their importance, bats often struggle against a reputation built on myth and misunderstanding. Conservationists across Southern Africa…...