Palaeobiologist Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan speaks at GroundUp’s Science for the People seminar

Responsible Tourism Partnership has announced that South African conservation organisation, Wildlife ACT, has been awarded first place for ‘Best for Nature-Positive Tourism’ at the prestigious WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards for 2023.  Having won Gold at the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards earlier this year, Wildlife ACT was then entered into the pool of regional winners to […]

Environmentalists challenge road extension that threatens endangered Western Leopard Toads

Cape Town’s City Council has supported the proclamation of six new City managed nature reserves across Cape Town.

Run For Rangers 2023 – Babanango Game Reserve In it’s second year, a trail running challenge called Run For Rangers took place in Babanango Game Reserve last month – raising much needed funds for conservation while highlighting efforts of rangers on the ground in South Africa. The experience of pushing the runners’ limits alongside those […]

Elephant twins are EXTREMELY rare, and make up less than 1% of elephant births worldwide…

KwaZulu-Natal’s Babanango Game Reserve has brought even more wildlife to its doors, reintroducing another seven elephants recently.

A ‘lion protection fee’, paid by incoming tourists, could be a game changer for SA’s iconic wildlife…

The 2023 African Conservation Awards, hosted by the Game Rangers’ Association of Africa (GRAA) and sponsored by CNEI, took place on Saturday, September 16th, at the Southern African Wildlife College in Greater Kruger, South Africa.  This prestigious event honoured outstanding conservationists and showcased their exceptional contributions to protecting Africa’s natural heritage. Reflecting on the journey […]

If you’re in SA, check out one of the country’s fabulous national parks this week…

The Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) Research team has reported that its new camera survey of the Cederberg is well underway.

How much suffering did this elephant go through? And at a time when interim interdict prohibits the trophy hunting of African elephants in South Africa…

With his legs wobbling, Ruben has taken his first steps on beautiful SA soil after years abandoned alone in a concrete cell…

African Parks has come to the rescue of Platinum Rhino, with the SA government’s support…

Ayanda Majozi was much loved by Table Mountain visitors…

From the moment a male lion is born it faces a gauntlet of challenges, ranging from snakebite to infanticide.

The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department will soon begin its annual spring season readiness drive.

Our thoughts are with Kobus de Wet’s family, friends and colleagues…

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has confirmed that it has released a caracal back into the wild after a short stay at its Wildlife Care Facility.

South Africa will impose a 10-year ban on fishing near penguin colonies in a bid to save the feathered animal from extinction.

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot Jean Tresfon flying overhead.

One of Cape Town’s most iconic attractions, Boulders Beach, has been named as one of the ’50 Best Beaches in the World’.

In the first six months of 2023 a total of 231 rhinos were killed in South Africa at an average of just under 1.3 rhinos per day.

In winter, some birds seek shelter from harsh weather conditions. While some birds migrate, others adapt to their regular habitat. WHAT BIRDS DO WHEN IT SNOWS During snowfall, birds actively seek suitable shelter. They look for warm, predator-free spots with access to food. Here are some common hiding spots for birds during the snow. 1. […]

South Africa said on Tuesday its world-famous Kruger Park had witnessed a steady decline in rhino poaching as better patrols and the onslaught it suffered in recent years pushed poachers elsewhere. ALSO READ: Freedom Ndlovu handed a 32-year sentence for poaching offences The government said 42 of the park’s rhinos were killed for their horns from January […]