Get ready for relatable cuteness! Rhino orphans are showing us what two modes we need to embrace this holiday, and that’s all the vibes followed by a solid nap. …
From rescue to release, twelve turtle hatchlings are getting a second chance at life thanks to SPAR and the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Adopt a Turtle Hatchling programme. Cape…
More than 8000 indigenous trees are going in the ground, thanks to the Cape Parrot Project’s mission to restore a degraded forest that South Africa’s critically endangered and only endemic…
Rescuers witness the aftermath of conflict between pets and snakes – oftentimes, these scenarios end sadly when they could have been avoided entirely. Here’s what a reptile rescuer wants pet…
Conservation in the Western Cape has 47,000 new reasons to celebrate, as two new reserves and two expansions are creating vital corridors for wildlife and protection for biodiversity across the…
A Blue Crane that was unable to stand is now back in the wild, after a rescue effort involving vets and conservation groups working in close partnership. Swellendam, South…
When the SPCA Pietermaritzburg team arrived in New Hanover to assist animals affected by the devastating floods, they were met with a heartbreaking scene. New Hanover, South Africa (04…
After narrowly surviving shark predation, this resilient feathered spirit pulled through! Thanks to the SANCCOB team, an African penguin dubbed ‘AP080’ gets to enjoy the beautiful, happy ending we all…
Now we’re all one wildflower and whistle richer! South Africa (28 November 2025) – Mother Nature had it handled long before we ever did. She gave us the Bushman’s…
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…
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“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” - Nelson Mandela
