Hooded Vultures are down to as few as 100-200 mature individuals in SA, which makes every single nest discovered a conservation milestone. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (12 September 2025) –…
Giraffes aren’t one story tall anymore, they’re four! Now it’s possible to protect them in more concentrated efforts. South Africa (12 September 2025) – We love giraffes. They’re tall,…
This year’s competition winners have captured some strikingly beautiful images worth seeing! South Africa (11 September 2025) – If you’re a bird-observer, you’ll know there’s nothing prettier than a…
When Hansie and Grietjie took up residence in the Wells’ yard, they became a part of the family! Cape Town, South Africa (10 September 2025) – For two years,…
The very first thing she did with her freedom? Hunt! KwaZulu-Natal (10 September 2025) – As the gate to her soft-release enclosure at Thula Thula swung open, a young…
First a python, now a monkey! The RUSA team are proving to be heroes not only to people but to wildlife too. Canelands, KwaZulu-Natal (09 September 2025) – The…
Honey Badgers really don’t give a hoot! Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe (08 September 2025) – We’ve written about it before. About the fierceness that is the honey badger. They’re…
Deep in the rural communities surrounding Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP), daily life is a delicate balance between everyday people working hard to earn a livelihood and wildlife. A balance managed by…
As ‘snake season’ approaches, a snake rescuer shares some helpful info we should all keep in our back pockets. South Africa (05 September 2025) – In South Africa, snake…
After more than four decades in captivity, Duma the elephant is finally experiencing life as nature intended, rediscovering freedom and connection at Shambala Game Reserve. Limpopo, South Africa (04…
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