Wildlife

Juvenile Humpback Whale Saved in Disentanglement Operation

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 25, 2024June 9, 2025 310 0

The SA Whale Disentanglement Network (SAWDN) volunteers and NSRI Simonstown crew helped save a juvenile humpback whale recently.   Simonstown, South Africa (25 September 2024) – A young Humpback whale…

10 Years of Remarkable Impact for and Beyond the Rhino

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 22, 2024September 20, 2024 370 0

Care for Wild is reflecting on 10 years of heritage and impact as the world’s largest rhino sanctuary!   Mpumalanga, South Africa (22 September 2024) — This World Rhino Day,…

What Happens to our Ecosystems if There are no More Rhinos?

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuySeptember 22, 2024September 17, 2024 1,247 0

Rhinos play a vital role in the environment, helping protect the ecosystem – This World Rhino Day, we learn how they improve our natural spaces.   South Africa (22 September…

WWF SA Sees 80% Drop in Rhino Poaching at KZN Park Where Dehorning Took Place

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuySeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024 480 0

Dehorning brings about an 80% drop in poaching in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, but criminal syndicates continue to look for weak spots.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (19 September 2024) – The mass…

Rescued Meerkat “Ungulungu” Finds New Home in Kalahari

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 15, 2024September 14, 2024 12,451 0

Through the dedicated efforts of the wildlife experts and a kind pilot, Ungulungu was able to return to his natural habitat in the Kalahari.   Limpopo, South Africa (15 September…

Local Vulture Whisperer up for ‘Nobel Prize’ of Animal Conservation 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 13, 2024October 28, 2024 11,141 0

Local champion of wildlife welfare and conservation, ‘Vulture Whisperer’ Kerri Wolter, has been nominated for the ‘Nobel Prize’ of animal conservation!   Global (13 September 2024) — When Kerri Wolter…

A Tiny Miracle: Delicate Surgery Saves Cape Dwarf Chameleon

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024 7,892 0

A tiny miracle made hearts beam in the Cape recently after a Cape Dwarf Chameleon with a punctured lung was saved thanks to delicate surgery and the heroes who made…

Binti the Baby Rhino Comes Home Strong After Medical Scare 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024 426 0

Binti, the baby rhino, has had quite the medical scare recently, but thanks to an incredible veterinary team, she has finally come home!   Undisclosed Location, South Africa (13 September…

Cape Gannet on the Road to Recovery After Ingesting 3cm Fishing Hook

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024 337 0

Thanks to the swift actions of veterinarians, a Cape Gannet has been spared a tragic fate after swallowing a 3cm triple hook.   Durban, South Africa (10 September 2024) –…

66 Cape Fur Seals Rescued from Tangled Troubles This Year!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024 446 0

66 Cape Fur Seals have been rescued from tangled troubles this year already, thanks to seal heroes and their invisible capes!   Cape Town, South Africa (09 September 2024) —…