Hippos save wildebeest from jaws of hungry crocodile September 1, 2017 This video is tough to watch. Not because a wildebeest appears doomed as a crocodile holds tight to a hind leg. Because the wildebeest family… Continue Reading
South African game farmer uses lion to patrol property at night June 20, 2017 A South African farmer has decided the best way to protect his property is via male lion. The farmer, former police officer Tobie Bird… Continue Reading
Photo of rhino killed for its horns wins top prize at World Press Photo awards February 18, 2017 National Geographic had one of the best critter feature story published last year when reporter Bryan Christie and photojournalist Brent Stirton detailed the plight… Continue Reading
Most trafficked mammal in the world gets global protection from international trade September 30, 2016 The most illegally traded mammal in the world received the strongest possible global protection from trade this week after a motion was passed to… Continue Reading
Tiger, monkeys, other animals rescued from “the worst zoo in the world” August 26, 2016 Laziz was relegated to life in a small cage at what has been called “the worst zoo in the world.” But this week, the 9-year-old… Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger takes on poachers after elephant encounter in South Africa June 2, 2016 It turns out The Terminator is no match for an elephant. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently marvelled at an elephant sighting while on safari in South Africa…. Continue Reading
Slippery When Wet: Elephants help calf out of watering hole in South Africa November 30, 2015 Sometimes you just need a helping hand. Or rather, trunk. And sometimes, you need two of them. Wild Wings Safari has just uploaded the… Continue Reading
Conservation: Southern white rhinos plucked from South Africa to become surrogate mothers in San Diego November 9, 2015 Six southern white rhinos are now settling in at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after an epic journey from South Africa to take part… Continue Reading
Pregnant and poached: Illegal wildlife trade claims another rhinoceros despite heroic efforts to save her October 15, 2015 iThemba was pregnant when poachers shot her in the head and hacked away her horn in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa over the summer. They… Continue Reading
Baby elephant in South Africa dances, chases birds & makes us go wheeee! July 31, 2015 This is pure bliss. For the adorable newborn elephant, and for us, jaded, disheartened animal lovers around the world. Watch as this calf tries to… Continue Reading
