Poaching of species widespread
The report assessed 15 illicit markets and found organized crime, is on the rise, eroding state institutions. Experts also found that in addition to mineral deposits, criminals have been exploiting…
Fires force closure of Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve
The Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve is closed until further notice, following a fire in Cederberg, that has burnt an estimated 24,000 hectares. Firefighters are battling four fires in the area. Cape…
Bitou explains why a seal threatening crowds was euthanised at its central beach
The Bitou Municipality has explained events leading to euthanasia of a seal at Plettenberg Bay’s central beach, on Saturday. Andile Namntu, the Spokesperson of Bitou, said a seal behaving badly…
Rescued Pangolin, Paige, now a mom
The Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund announced news this week, that Paige, who was rescued from illegal smugglers, is now a mom. Paige arrived at the Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre, earlier…
Scientists happy with DJ’s movements in the sea
DJ, the 15- year old Loggerhead sea turtle, went as far as the St Lucia region, this week. Scientists from various institutions who have been part of DJ’s rescue, installed…
A vervet monkey spotted in Heldekruin, here’s what to do when you see wildlife in your area
Another vervet monkey was spotted in Noordheuwel, part of Roodepoort, since Monday. Chad Mileham, a Director at Disaster Relief Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and also manager of the WhattsApp group…
Did you know an owl can survive — and hunt — with just one eye?
This article was written by the Johannesburg Wildlife Vets. On 30 September, we admitted a very special patient — Vincent, a Verreaux’s eagle owl (previously known as the giant eagle…
Rare Kogia found stranded in the Overstrand
A rare Kogia species was found stranded by a team from the Dyer Island Conservation Trust, on Reconciliation Day (16th December 2025). The team responded to a call about its…
DJ, the Sea Turtle back in the ocean
This article was written by SAAMBR, the South African Association for Marine Biological Research. DJ the Loggerhead sea turtle is back in the ocean after more than a decade of…
Namibia’s proposal on rhino horn, denied
This article was written by Jack Middleton, Communications and Marketing Lead at Save the Rhino. Rhino conservation is a global challenge, involving the African and Asian countries where rhinos live,…