Conservation

The 2nd Black Rhino Calf Born at Somkhanda Means Hope

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguy April 28, 2025April 25, 2025 290 0

Something of a secret Black Rhino Calf has been growing big and strong at a Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, and he’s bringing about hope for the population!   KwaZulu-Natal, South…

Give a Hoot: What The Owl Rescue Centre Needs This Year 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025 401 0

Your broken washing machine could play a helpful role in rehabilitating wildlife (yes, really). The Owl Rescue Centre has shared its annual wishlist, and most of the items are things…

Watch! ‘Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey’ Trailer

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 3, 2025April 22, 2025 1,772 0

We’re all at the edge of our seats waiting for ‘Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey’ (directed by the same powerhouse who brought us ‘My Octopus Teacher’) to air. In the meantime, the…

Good News for Leopard Toads: Anonymous Donor Buys Crucial Habitat in Cape Town

by John Yeld@groundup_newsMarch 30, 2025March 28, 2025 5,965 0

The property in the heart of Noordhoek will also be an open space for the community.   Noordhoek, South Africa (30 March 2025) — An anonymous benefactor has stepped in…

Hope for the African Penguin Thanks to In-Principle Agreement on Overfishing Restrictions

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025 171 0

An in-principle agreement has been reached on overfishing restrictions around critical penguin breeding areas!   South Africa (18 March 2025) – In positive news for the African Penguin, an in-principle…

Vultures Set Free Return to Visit the Place They Were Released!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025 5,438 0

Two vultures released in 2024 have enjoyed their freedom by spreading their wings and embarking on exciting travels to wherever their wings took them. But, in a wholesome, full-circle moment,…

‘My Octopus Teacher’ Director Creates New Doccie: ‘Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey’

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 11, 2025March 10, 2025 9,033 0

The director of ‘My Octopus Teacher ’, Pippa Ehrlich, is bringing us all another opportunity to step into the world of animals, this time on land with ‘Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey’…

Conservation Efforts Gain Momentum Thanks to Comrades Runners

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025 133 0

In the race to protect our natural heritage, runners are preparing to do their part again! Last year, nearly R1 million was raised for the SANParks Honorary Rangers and their…

Kruger National Park to Host Leading Scientists From Around the World

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 4, 2025March 3, 2025 233 0

The Kruger National Park is set to play host to leading scientists from around the world, with 230 delegates representing over 20 countries!   Kruger National Park, South Africa (04…

Wolkberg Zulu Butterfly Gets a Big Boost in Battle to Survive 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 25, 2025February 24, 2025 155 0

The Critically Endangered Wolkberg Zulu Butterfly has been given a game-changing boost in its battle to survive thanks to a conservation first!   South Africa (25 February 2025) — In…