A tiny pangolin, stolen from the wild and hidden in a box, has been given a fighting chance at life thanks to a chain of South Africans who acted with…
A young yearling in Gouritz became another victim of discarded fishing gear last week. Luckily, SMART volunteers jumped into action and set it free. Western Cape, South Africa (26…
When the local bunny hotel received a call to help eight little ‘octobuns’ out of a terrible fate, they immediately stepped in. Johannesburg, South Africa (26 November 2025) –…
Reptiles are frequently overlooked, both in welfare laws and public sentiment – this is a win worth celebrating! Johannesburg, South Africa (26 November 2025) – A major animal-cruelty case…
If, like me, you grew up a little obsessed about frogs, Wildlife in Vernacular is going to make your amphibian-loving heart warm! South Africa (25 November 2025) – South…
A young southern elephant seal has made himself at home along SA’s coastline, and locals have been doing exactly what’s needed to keep him safe and undisturbed. Western Cape,…
A clip captured on Fountain Ledge has left South Africans gasping, cheering and clutching their chests as a baby tahr worked up the courage to take the biggest jump of…
Walker Bay Nature Reserve has been recognised with a Green Coast Award for the 2025/26 season, confirming its spot as one of the Western Cape’s best-managed natural coastal sites. …
December is almost here, and that means many of us are heading to the coast. Plakkies packed and ready to go. While we gear up for a sunny break, South…
The Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area was established in 2008. South Africa (24 November 2025) – A group of landowners sat around a table in August 2003 and signed…
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“There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.” - Khalil Gibran
