33 rescued circus lions find safe home in South Africa
Nearly three dozen lions from circuses in Peru and Colombia have been rescued by the Animal Defenders International organisation and will find a safe new home at the Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary in Limpopo province, in South Africa - "where they belong", according to the rescue group.
Rhino poaching: behind the scenes with South African rangers
South Africa's Kruger National Park gave a news team insight into its work to prevent rhino
poaching. In this behind-the-scenes exclusive, the rangers also show new methods they use to
save these endangered species, including helicopter tracking and dog units.
Rhino poaching: behind the scenes with South African rangers
South Africa's Kruger National Park gave a news team insight into its work to prevent rhino
poaching. In this behind-the-scenes exclusive, the rangers also show new methods they use to
save these endangered species, including helicopter tracking and dog units.
South African rhinos need technology to curb poaching
A British conservation group has run tests on several South African rhinos to implement a new
way of stopping poaching. We Are Protect makes use of high-tech devices such as spy cameras
to monitor each rhino.
#WorldRhinoDay2015 – Fighting the good fight for the rhino
September 22 2015 is World Rhino Day, a day of celebration of one of the world's most intriguing
animals, but also one of the most endangered creatures walking the earth.
South African citizens get free access to national parks
South Africans are encouraged to take part in National Parks Week - running from 14 to 20
September - when they have free access to activities such as abseiling. They are also given an
opportunity to learn more about the country's wild animals and natural heritage.
Sibella, Karoo’s queen of the cheetahs, dies
Sibella, the first cheetah to be reintroduced into the Great Karoo in 125 years, died at the
mature age of 14 following an injury suffered while hunting a duiker buck. Sibella was
responsible for a significant jump in the local cheetah population, birthing an astonishing 20 cubs.
Sibella, Karoo’s queen of the cheetahs, dies
Sibella, the first cheetah to be reintroduced into the Great Karoo in 125 years, died at the
mature age of 14 following an injury suffered while hunting a duiker buck. Sibella was
responsible for a significant jump in the local cheetah population, birthing an astonishing 20 cubs.
World falls in love with South African baby elephant
A video of a baby elephant playing with low-flying swallows in South Africa's Kruger National Park has become a huge hit on YouTube. Uploaded in late July, it has received over 7 million views to date and has been popular across the world. The ad revenue is also being put to good use.
South African cycles across Africa for rhinos
It was a milestone for John Stanford when he reached Cape Town. He had just cycled more than 15 000km from London. His aim on the arduous journey was to raise awareness and funds for anti-poaching rhino initiatives in South Africa and abroad.
