The caracal – an African hunter
The caracal may not be large in stature, but this cat is a formidable hunter, able to take down prey far bigger than himself
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Q & A: Rescuing baby bird
Q: What should I do if I pick up a baby bird in the park? A: If at all possible, place the baby back in his nest. If the bird is already a fledgling (can fly a bit) and the area is safe, leave him where you found him. The adults are most likely around,
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10 Cool things about the killer whale
The killer whale or orca can be found in all the oceans, from the warm waters of the Pacific to the icy seas around the poles. Killer whales have been seen to prey on a variety of sea creatures such as seals, dolphins and fish. They also eat dead and rotting prey found floating in
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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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Abuser facing prosecution for force-feeding fish with alcohol
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) will file criminal charges against the individual seen in a recent viral video pouring an alcoholic beverage, suspected to be beer, down the mouth of a common carp. The individual, who publishes as Lethabo Sebapo on TikTok, has been tracked and contacted, and the compilation of a docket is
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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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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
10 cool things about the elephant shrew
Have you ever seen an elephant shrew? Did you know that compared to other insect-eating mammals, elephant shrews have large brains? Let’s find out what else is cool about this cute animal. Namesake Looking at the elongated snout of this little mammal, you quickly realise where he got his name – definitely from elephants. His
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7 cool things about the sea star
Sea stars are more commonly known as star fish, although they’re not fish at all. Let’s find out what makes them so cool. Not a fish Technically, the sea star is not a fish and scientists don’t want us to call them star fish. This underwater creature doesn’t even look like a fish – he
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What animals teach us
Do you often look at your hamster and wonder why he stores food in his cheek pouches, or watch an army of ants carrying tiny crumbs away from a biscuit your little brother dropped on the kitchen floor? Animals do things because to them it’s perfectly natural. If we look a little deeper, we’ll notice
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The black-footed cat
Night stalker, Africa’s smallest feline, the black-footed cat is a shy, nocturnal species rarely seen in the wild
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