Wildlife

Local Experts Contribute to Discovery of New ‘Superpowers’ in Mole Rats

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJune 6, 2024June 5, 2024 359 0

Prof Nigel Bennett and Dr Daniel Hart co-authored two papers on the “superpowers” discovered in mole rat evolution at UP’s Department of Zoology and Entomology.   Pretoria, South Africa (06…

Snake Catcher Gets Blue Light Brigade After Being Pulled Over

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 5, 2024September 19, 2024 4,033 0

Tyrone Ping was on his way to help catch a deadly (but tiny) snake when he was pulled over. He explained the situation, and they gave him the blue light…

Ballot the Baboon Roaming Brakpan Caught, Treated and Relocated Safely

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 3, 2024June 6, 2024 2,987 0

Ballot the Baboon was safely caught over the weekend and relocated to a safer area; the young male baboon was on his first trek after being booted from his troop…

Basil the Rescued Marabou Stork Finally Released Back Into the Wild

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024 1,142 0

Basil the Marabou Stork is free once again after being found weak and injured below a power line; his carers pushed to save him and now he is happily back…

Binti the Baby Rhino is Settling into Her New Home!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 2, 2024November 6, 2024 873 0

The Rhino Orphanage took in their youngest orphan in March, a baby girl they named Binti who was not even a month old yet. Despite being stuck in a mudwallow…

Exquisite Exhibition Honours Our Green and Gold Feathered Treasure

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 31, 2024October 14, 2024 360 0

An exquisite exhibition in East London is shining the spotlight on South Africa’s only endemic parrot—the green and gold feathered treasure, our Cape Parrot! Today is World Parrot Day, the…

Over 200 People Take a Ride on the Wild Side for Conservation

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 30, 2024May 30, 2024 342 0

Over 200 riders united to take a ride on the wild side in a new mountain bike challenge that honours conservation efforts!   Marakele National Park, South Africa (30 May…

WESSA Celebrate Achievements of Young Environmental Changemakers

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyMay 27, 2024May 27, 2024 608 0

GreenCape and WESSA are honouring the up-and-coming changemakers of South Africa and giving them opportunities to follow their dreams.   Cape Town, South Africa (27 May 2024) – GreenCape, a…

Wild Penguin Diagnosed with Scoliosis, Gets Special Floatation Device to Live Full Life

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 27, 2024October 14, 2024 1,309 0

AP074 was found unresponsive at Stony Point; after checking him, the team diagnosed him with Scoliosis and created a special outfit to help him stay upright.   Cape Town, South…

The Sardine Run is Heading for the KZN South Coast: Here’s What You Need to Know!

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyMay 24, 2024May 25, 2024 47,970 0

The Sardine Run is around the corner and this is how you can enjoy it this season, whether watching from a whale deck or other adventurous ways…   South Coast,…