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By Tanita Mehta In 2014, misfortune struck the Greater Kruger as another innocent rhino fell victim to the onslaught of poaching brought on by the demand for illegal horns. Marion Geiger-Orengo and Fabrice Orengo de Lamazière, witnessing the brutality against…
Continue readingAnimal communicator Anna Breytenbach describes the process she uses to communicate with nonhumans. What a magical world awaits us once we abandon our notions of human superiority. The relationships we can develop with the natural world can help us to…
Continue readingBy Jean Dunn Contributing Editors: Ashwell Glasson, Melissa Baird Hunted to Extinction: A Flawed Legal System Wreaks Havoc on the Leopard and other Endangered Species During the massive public outcry that occurred in the aftermath of Cecil the Lion’s death,…
Continue readingBy Lia Labuschagne Gardening for Butterflies by Steve Woodhall & Linday Gray Here is something to help us plan and plant our outdoor spaces so that they invite butterflies and moths to visit. Butterflies are a sign of healthy gardens and…
Continue readingHave you ever seen an octopus literally disappear from sight? Watch and learn about this and other underwater astonishments in David Gallo’s fascinating Ted Talk.
Continue readingBy Laurel Serieys, PhD Cape Leopard Trust, Urban Caracal Project Coordinator University of Cape Town and University of California, Santa Cruz Postdoctoral Researcher Caracal@capeleopard.org.za UrbanCaracal.org Facebook.com/UrbanCaracal 079-837-8814 Rat Poisons Kill More than Just Rats Anticoagulant rat poisons are the most…
Continue readingSome hummingbirds just found the feast of a lifetime at one homeowner’s vase of freshly picked flowers. Beautiful!
Continue readingThe weather is finally getting warmer here in Cape Town, maybe too warm! Enjoy this short clip of a little pig happily cooling down in his very own pool!
Continue readingApproximately three hours from Cape Town, past the lush green vineyards towards the farmlands beneath the arid mountains, lies the Cederberg wilderness: an expansive “mountain playground” that is a prime spot for camping, hiking, rock climbing, and wildlife spotting. Just…
Continue readingHow to be on your best behaviour when meeting a mob of meerkats By Melissa Baird I’ve been on several journeys to meet creatures that have taken me to extremes I probably would have avoided under ‘normal’ circumstances, like jumping…
Continue readingThis baby elephant might just be playing around or having a scratch, but it is way funnier to think it’s throwing a tantrum in front of mom! Watch the adorable scene unfold below.
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