Wildthings

The wonderful world of the koala

The koala is such a cute animal and we can’t help but go: “Awww” when we see him. Let’s have a quick look at this little creature. This arboreal marsupial is native to Australia and spends his lazy days sleeping in trees and consuming large amounts of eucalyptus leaves. Koalas are solitary and only meet […]

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Animal abuse on social media

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has launched an investigation to locate the person responsible for yet another act of animal cruelty and then posting the video on social media. This time the victim is a Nile crocodile. Several disturbing videos emerged on 18 January 2025, showing a man teasing and injuring a wild Nile

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The delightful world of dolphins

The dolphin is the world’s darling. There are over 40 species and most live in warm waters, with only a few, like the right whale dolphin, preferring colder climates. Their diet consists mainly of squid and fish, though larger species, like the killer whale, do eat mammals like seals. Hello? Dolphins communicate using a complex

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Partnership to protect rhinos

With conservation efforts more vital than ever, CHEP, a supply chain solutions company, partnered with Wildlife ACT to protect Africa’s iconic and endangered species, the rhino. This collaboration not only aligns with CHEP’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives but also reinforces the company’s deep-rooted commitment to environmental sustainability. Together, they are working to safeguard the

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Setting up an aquarium

Setting up an aquarium requires some basic knowledge of the equipment needed, tanks and accessories, water quality, light, water temperature and aquarium fish species. Which tank is best? There are a number of different sized rectangular glass tanks available on the market, ranging from 10ℓ to over 600ℓ. The shape of the tank is less

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Bluefin tuna

  Like all tuna, the bluefin is a saltwater finfish who is part of the mackerel family. For many years, bluefin tuna have been fished extensively leading to severe overfishing. Let’s have a look at the 10 cool things about bluefin tuna. Fishy giant Adults are typically 3m in length, but can reach 4m, making

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Rose-ringed parakeet are great pets

Rose-ringed parakeets are highly intelligent birds who make ideal pets. They are also social birds in that they don’t only bond with one person. They do require daily human interaction and toys that will stimulate them mentally, like solving puzzles in exchange for a treat. Many years ago, the people of India kept these birds

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9 Tips to keeping a happy hamster

Hamsters are easy to keep and make good first-time pets for small children. With the correct care, loads of attention and all the necessities, your hamster will prosper and be healthy. Although he is a small and fragile animal, and appreciates your company and interaction, be careful with your hamster and always handle him very

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