We’re celebrating the unique journeys of Nori, Stella, Pebbles, and Cinnamon! These once critical turtles have each completed their intensive rehabilitation and returned to the pristine embrace of the De…
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…
Sun, sea, family and road trips are about to become the theme for many of us gearing up for Dezemba. Naturally, ‘animal experiences’ make their way into the greater picture,…
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…
A tale of two hyenas and the conservation heroes who stepped in with hope… Limpopo, South Africa (01 December 2025) – Two calls came in at the Phalaborwa Natural…
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…
The Cape Leopard Trust returned to the Boland mountains after five years. Their recent large-scale camera trap survey has confirmed that the big cats and biodiversity of the landscape are…
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…
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…
Where mind meets heart
“Man has never made any material as resilient as the human spirit” - Ben Williams
