Wildlife

Why You’ll See Lush Green Beards in Cape Town in the Coming Weeks

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 8, 2024August 7, 2024 997 0

Green beards and au natural 5 o’clock shadows will be all the rage in Cape Town until summer as lawnmowers hit snooze. But before anyone clutches their pearls, there’s good…

A Roar of Applause for Podium Moments in Conservation!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 8, 2024August 7, 2024 603 0

Many successful moments in wildlife conservation are worth more than all the gold medals. Still, it would be incredible to see them get their moment in the victor’s spotlight if…

Rescued Dog Donates Blood to Save Pangolin and Her Baby’s Lives

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 7, 2024November 26, 2024 1,427 0

Ozzy, the rescued Terrier Cross, has become a hero, donating 100ml of his blood to save Roma the Pangolin and her unborn baby.   Johannesburg, South Africa (07 July 2024)…

NSRI Enhances Beach Safety at Plett With Innovative Shark Alarm Technology

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 5, 2024November 21, 2024 970 0

The NSRI has developed a successful system using cameras and volunteer operators to enhance beach safety.   Western Cape, South Africa (05 August 2024) —Thanks to the NSRI, beachgoers can…

Injured Baboon Kabili Makes Miraculous Recovery and Reunites with Family

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024 896 0

Thanks to the help of Good Samaritans and the dedicated staff of the SPCA’s Wildlife Department, one lucky baboon had a fighting chance and a happy ending after a nasty…

South African Rangers Honoured for Bravery and Steadfastness

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024 599 0

The various South African National Parks throughout South Africa honoured their rangers, who have displayed incredible bravery in the line of duty, for World Ranger Day, today.   South Africa…

1000 African Penguin Hatchlings Have Been Released This Year Already!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 31, 2024July 8, 2025 664 0

July marked a milestone for penguin powerhouses and seabird superheroes at SANCCOB as they celebrated the epic news that 1000 African Penguin hatchlings have been released back into the wild…

WWF Works to Improve Ranger Wellness for World Ranger Day

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024 658 0

WWF is working to improve ranger wellness as part of the strategy to combat rhino poaching in South Africa.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (31 July 2024) — Today is World…

Beloved Zoo Elephant Charlie Finally Set Free After Decades of Captivity

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 29, 2024December 12, 2024 59,429 0

After years of advocacy, Charlie, the beloved African elephant at Pretoria’s National Zoological Garden, is finally on his way to freedom and retirement at the Shambala Private Game Reserve.  …

Growing Community Nursery Patch Fights Overgrazing Crisis

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 25, 2024December 17, 2024 691 0

Marloth Park Honorary Rangers are tackling the veld and grazing grass crisis by planting precious flora and animal food in a unique nursery patch!   Marloth Park, South Africa (25…