Southern white rhinos are widely known as a conservation success story. Their population grew from fewer than 100 individuals in the 1920s to 20,000 in 2012, mostly in South Africa. This success was partially due to the inclusion of the private sector, which started in the 1960s when white rhinos were moved from their last […]

Today’s video: A dead whale explodes on the beach. ALSO WATCH: WATCH – Flying above the clouds in Turkey These daily videos are unfathomable and often unexplainable – but 100% genuine – and may well leave you speechless. Terrifying video of the day: Watch as the gas trapped in a dead whale explodes. https://twitter.com/CreepyOrg/status/1663855117169307649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1663855117169307649%7Ctwgr%5Ed82cb2ee6f44a71fb049d1e30606afb20cb38177%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesouthafrican.com%2Fvideo%2Fwatch-terrifying-video-of-whale-exploding-breaking-friday-2-june-2023%2F MORE […]

Caught on Camera finds the most fascinating real-life moments caught on camera. CCTV cameras are often associated with catching criminals and preventing theft, they have also captured some hilarious moments, weird moments, and sometimes terrifying moments. ALSO, WATCH: Caught on Camera: Woman using fake pregnant belly to steal food from Supermarket (Video) Watch real-life moments caught on camera […]

A recent study has revealed that we are closer to a mass extinction of Earth’s wildlife than we think. Human destruction of global wildlife is occurring at an alarming rate. This is according to a new study published in the journal Biological Reviews last week. ALSO READ: Africa’s biodiversity: We can’t protect what we don’t know THE […]

Article originally published on GroundUp By Liezl Human The National Lotteries Commission has reintroduced animal welfare funding in its call for applications for 2023/24 after it withdrew funding for 2022/23. Animal welfare organisations are celebrating the reintroduction of lotteries funding and many have decided to apply. Animal welfare organisations said that the NLC did not understand the important […]

Watch this unbelievable video of a toddler playing with a massive snake. ALSO READ: Report raises alarm over state of provincial nature reserves CHILD PLAYS WITH MASSIVE SNAKE Snakes are normally seen or perceived as dangerous animals, however that is not the case with this particular snake. This child is seen ‘enjoying’ the company of […]

In this latest animal sighting, watch this crocodile struggling to grab a zebra. ALSO READ: No cash: Another SANParks park goes cashless  According to the Maasai Sighting website, this sighting took place at Maasai Mara. The Nile crocodile inhabits a wide range of aquatic habitats, including large freshwater lakes, rivers, freshwater swamps, coastal estuaries and […]

For a long time, there has been grave concern among conservationists over declining standards in South Africa’s provincial nature reserves. Now a recent report by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) says many provincial reserves are in a shocking state, compromising the long-term survival of wildlife and ecosystems. If biodiversity is to be conserved, it will require […]

Kwa-Zulu Natal snake rescuer, Nick Evans had a nice surprise when he found two house snakes snuggling. Evans said on Facebook that he went to remove a Brown House Snake from under some roof tiles only to find it with another. SNUGGLING “The larger specimen was not happy with being disturbed, especially being in the blue (about […]

In this latest animal sighting, buck-fighting wild dogs and hippos get caught by a crocodile. According to the Latest Sighting website, this sighting took place at Kruger National Park. ALSO READ: Green spaces for human living: many South Africans can’t access This nyala bull fights off wild dogs and a hippo simultaneously, only to get […]

Stay in touch with what is happening around the world with The South African’s viral video selections. The latest viral video is taking the internet by storm and for different reasons. We select the scariest, most entertaining, heartwarming, unique and cringeworthy videos trending on the internet. Today’s Viral Video is about the longest and heaviest python climbs […]

It is reported that in the past decade, more than 1 million wild pangolins have been trafficked and killed. This is approximately 300 per day. But game farmers in South Africa are making a concerted effort to help save these endangered animals. Electric fences are wildly used by game farmers to prevent movement of large […]

Authorities in Kenya have reported that one of the oldest wild lions has been killed by herders. Wild lion, Loonkito, was killed after wandering into the Kenyan village of Olkelunyiet and was speared by villagers after preying on livestock. According to the BBC, the village borders the Amboseli National Park – in southern Kenya. ALSO READ: Animal […]

Social media was abuzz when a tweep @wezakaq shared a picture of three men posing next to a massive crocodile on Thursday, 18 May. ALSO READ: Kruger Park ranger will return to crocodile attack site [WATCH] THREE MEN POSE NEXT TO A REPTILE The picture of the captured reptile went viral and received more than 1 million views on […]

In this latest animal sighting, lions play tug of war with warthog trying to escape. According to the Latest Sighting website, this sighting took place at Kruger National Park. ALSO READ: Kruger National Park: Rare sighting of two Sable antelope – VIDEO Three lions use all of their strength to pull one warthog out of […]

In this latest animal sighting, male lions fight while lioness steals their kill. According to the Maasai Sighting website, this sighting took place at Maasai Mara. ALSO READ: Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno – PICTURE A cheeky lioness managed to steal a meal from two big male lion brothers while they were […]

Searching for the latest trending videos on Twitter can be frustrating as everyone tries to ride the hashtag wave. So, SA People has made it easier for you! Follow us on Twitter to watch the latest trending videos – and subscribe to our YouTube page to never miss another viral moment again! ALSO WATCH: 19-year-old missing after went for swimming [VIDEO] LEOPARD ATTACKS […]

Baboon bonds reveals that childhoods can predict a great deal about how adult lives might play out. For instance, research has shown that people whose childhoods involve poverty, abuse and neglect have poorer health and shorter lives than those who have happy, stable childhoods. Is there a way to overcome a bad start? The evidence […]

What a surprise! An employee opened a shipping container filled with cardboard to collect some, and when he did, he saw a well-fed 2m long Black Mamba inside. SURPRISE! A WELL-FED 2M LONG BLACK MAMBA WAS FOUND Snake catcher Nick Evans said he was called to the business premises in Mariannhill in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday. ALSO READ: LOOK: MASSIVE […]

A 1-year-old baby died and 23 people were reported missing after a hippo capsized a boat on a river in southern Malawi. According to Aljazeera, the incident occurred on Monday morning, 15 May the Shire River, Malawi’s largest river. The boat had 37 passengers. THIRTEEN PEOPLE RESCUED Thirteen people were rescued by the Malawian police and […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of an elephant enjoying a massage against a tree. Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “He’s massaging himself.” SEE | Kruger Park: Ranger shares picture of black mambas killed by car – LOOK Who doesn’t enjoy seeing an elephant in […]

In this latest animal sighting, a leopard catches a wild dog puppy and endures an hour-long confrontation with the rest of the pack, who seeks revenge. According to the Latest Sighting website, this sighting took place in the Savuti region of Chobe National Park, Botswana. ALSO READ: Kruger Park: Hyena eats near empty BEER bottle […]

Watch the moment a large tiger shark attacked a fisherman’s kayak was caught on camera. WATCH THE MOMENT THE SHARK ATTACKED THE KAYAK Angler Scott Haraguchi posted the video on YouTube. In the video, Scott can be seen quietly pulling in his line on calm waters 3km off Hawaii’s O’ahu island. ALSO READ: Fatal Shark Attack: Young […]

Stay in touch with what is happening around the world with The South African’s viral video selections. Today’s Viral Video is about a trending video shows snow leopard hunting a mountain goat. We select the scariest, most entertaining, heartwarming, unique and cringeworthy videos trending on the internet. ALSO READ: Loan shark shot dead by police officer over R10K […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video of a kudu bull in all its majestic glory. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “Not biltong.” SEE | Watching videos of baby elephants crossing the road never gets old! […]