Green spaces for human living: many South Africans can’t access

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 13:59

The benefits of experiencing nature on green space for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. The benefits of experiencing nature on green space for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. But much of the research on these benefits has been done in relatively affluent countries in the global North. There’s little […]

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Kruger National Park: Rare sighting of two Sable antelope – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 12:08

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of two Sable antelope fighting – a rare sight indeed. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned […]

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Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 09:27

Another caracal has been hit by motor vehicle in the Western Cape – but thankfully survived the ordeal. WATCH | There are two types of people when encountering an alligator: Which one are you? The Community Crime Prevention Facebook page on Thursday reported that on Wednesday afternoon multiple alerts where received notifying them that a caracal had been struck at […]

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FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Old Macdonald has something better than a farm

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 09:16

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, a once-abused pony has found solace and a place to call home. MUST READ | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives Thanks to the collective efforts of caring individuals, including a local community, the SPCA, and a compassionate individual who opened her heart, this […]

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Life saver: Affordable fabric has been designed to block mosquito bites

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 19:18

A new fabric developed at an American University has a unique knit and geometric structure that has the ability to prevent mosquito bites. A fabric sample developed at an American University’s lab may appear ordinary, but it serves a distinct purpose. Designed with a unique knit and geometric structure, the material has the ability to prevent […]

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Kruger Park: Elephant with impressive pair of tusks – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 13:38

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of an elephant with an impressive – and sharp-looking – pair of tusks. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, […]

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Why did the hippos cross the road in St Lucia? – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 17-05-23 11:02

In a recent TikTok video shared by user Claudia Wieman, two hippos were seen crossing the street at night, causing quite a commotion. The video titled “Crazy things in South Africa ?”, has since received over 92 000 views, close to 9 000 likes and over 500 comments. In the video’s caption, the sharer said, “Just a hippo wandering around St Lucia on a […]

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Kruger Park: Hyena eats near empty BEER bottle

By Garrin Lambley 16-05-23 14:21

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a hyena feasting, but sadly with a discarded beer bottle in plain sight. 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: “Let me eat my Skopo and go to […]

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Kruger Park: Looks like ‘Usain Bolt’ is heading to Skukuza – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 15-05-23 20:21

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a cheetah standing atop a distance marker inside the park. 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: “It looks like Usain Bolt is heading to Skukuza….” SEE | Kruger Park: […]

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Snake rescuer catches 1.8m long black mamba in Durban

By Mimi Mfundisi 15-05-23 15:31

Durban-based snake rescuer Nick Evans catched a 1.8m long black mamba in Westville, hiding in a retaining wall. According to Evans, the homeowner was walking in his garden when he came across the snake. READ MORE: Kruger Park ranger will return to crocodile attack site [WATCH] SNAKE TAKES COVER When it saw him, it panicked […]

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Cape Town: Eco-wildlife Big 5 reserve to open near the city

By Hennely Nel 15-05-23 12:59

South Africans are blessed with the ability to experience the Big 5 game in the country’s wildlife reserves. The bush and wildlife are quintessential experiences for many South Africans. The ability to escape to the wilderness and enjoy nature’s bounty is both a pleasure and a privilege. Millions of people from all over the world […]

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Kruger National Park: Ranger shares video of elephant eating – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 15-05-23 12:00

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a close-up video of an elephant eating and how it uses its trunk to do so. 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: “Engineering at its best. Just look […]

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PICTURE: Kruger National Park game ranger shares beautiful sunset

By Hennely Nel 12-05-23 11:48

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a stunning picture of last night’s sunset over the famed park. Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “The sunset was (on fire) with four fire emojis.” SEE | Kruger Park: Ranger shares picture of black mambas killed by car – LOOK The […]

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Cape Town’s beloved caracal Hermes dies after being hit by car

By Garrin Lambley 11-05-23 20:25

The Urban Caracal Project has confirmed the tragic death of Hermes after he was hit by a car earlier this week. MUST READ | Rats are trending! FIVE things to know about the Woolworths chicken-loving rodents In a Facebook post on Thursday, the project posted a heartbreaking statement. WATCH | There are two types of people when encountering an […]

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City of Cape Town will donate to NSRI annually to assist with towing of marine life

By Hennely Nel 11-05-23 13:09

The City of Cape Town will be donating R60 000 per year, for the next three years, to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). PUZZLE | Can you solve this maths equation that has the internet baffled? This donation is to compensate the non-profit organisation for their operational costs associated with the towing of marine wildlife that get stranded along the city’s vast coastline. […]

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Kruger Park: Another morning, another lion roadblock – LOOK

By Garrin Lambley 11-05-23 09:12

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a pride of lions in the road on his Thursday morning drive. 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: “Silver-Eye’s family but he’s nowhere to be […]

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WATCH Hero brothers rescue truck driver from raging river

By Jenni Baxter 10-05-23 16:41

Two hero brothers dramatically saved the life of a terrified trucker who had been clinging for over six hours to the cab of his stricken petrol tanker, which was stuck in a raging crocodile-infested river. Watch video below. Brave chopper pilot Taru Carr-Hartley, 22, and kid brother and crewman Roan, 20 – who are both […]

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Kruger Park: Hyenas and lion feast on giraffe – PHOTOS

By Garrin Lambley 10-05-23 13:52

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared pictures of a pack of hyenas and a male lion – as well as a vulture – feasting on a giraffe. 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: “Oksalayo comrades have to eat a […]

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Kruger Park: Heavy rain sees bridges, roads flooded – PHOTO

By Garrin Lambley 10-05-23 12:29

Due to unseasonal heavy rains in the Kruger National Park, several key roads and bridges are currently under flood. SEE | Kruger Park: Ranger shares picture of black mambas killed by car – LOOK In a post by the South African National Parks Facebook page on Tuesday, it was confirmed that the Sand river Bridge is currently closed due […]

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Kruger Park: Lionesses take cubs for a morning walk – PHOTO

By Garrin Lambley 09-05-23 15:14

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of four female lions and three cubs on a morning walk down a road. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “The future looks great. Good morning […]

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Kruger Park: Another TWO snake sightings – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 08-05-23 21:22

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared pictures of a Puff Adder and an African Rock Python. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger had non-snake lovers looking away. PICTURE | Kruger Park: African Rock Python crosses the road The African Rock […]

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