Nature

Rediscovering the Boosmansbos Long-Tailed Forest Shrew: Resilience in the Western Cape

The Boosmansbos longtailed forest shrew is a tiny, rare mammal living deep in South Africa’s Western Cape forests. Lost to…

7 months ago

Basking in the Bounty: Exploring Cape Farm Orchards and Flower Fields

Cape Farm Orchards and Flower Fields in the Western Cape offer a joyful and colorful experience where visitors pick fresh…

7 months ago

Kirstenbosch: South Africa’s Living Tapestry at the Foot of Table Mountain

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, nestled at the foot of Table Mountain in South Africa, is a vibrant wonderland bursting with…

7 months ago

Tragedy at Mahlangeni: The Battle to Save Kruger’s Vultures

On May 6, in Kruger National Park’s Mahlangeni Section, a poisoned elephant carcass killed 123 vultures, including Whitebacked, Cape, and…

7 months ago

Echoes in the Surf: The Mystery of Strand Beach’s Sevengill Cow Sharks

Two rare sevengill cow sharks washed up on Strand Beach with deep wounds likely caused by orcas, powerful sea hunters…

7 months ago

Between Forest and Suburb: The Ongoing Struggle for Cape Town’s CT2 Baboon Troop

Cape Town’s CT2 baboon troop lives between the forest and nearby suburbs, searching for food while avoiding dangers like paintball…

7 months ago

Compassion in the Cape: How TEARS Animal Rescue Nourishes Pets and Communities

TEARS Animal Rescue in Cape Town runs the Feed Hungry Pets Programme to help families in poor neighborhoods care for…

7 months ago

Wildfire on Table Mountain: Cape Town’s Annual Battle Against the Flames

Each dry summer, wildfires sweep across Cape Town’s Table Mountain, driven by hot winds, invasive plants, and sometimes human carelessness.…

7 months ago

Fire on the Mountain: A Night of Peril and Unity in Tokai

A fierce wildfire broke out on Tokai’s slopes, lighting up the night with bright orange flames that threatened the rare…

7 months ago

The Future of Water Management in Cape Town: Embracing Seawater for Sustainable Sanitation

Cape Town is tackling its water crisis by looking to the ocean for solutions! The city is considering using seawater…

8 months ago