Destinations being loved to death fight back

18 February 2019

Tourists have been swarming in such big numbers to top attractions around the world that... read more

Wildlife charity calls on Zambia not to cull 1,250 hippos

15 February 2019

The Zambian government plans to cull its many hippos with the help of trophy hunters,... read more

Flamingo chicks thriving at almost dry dam

12 February 2019

Thousands of lesser flamingo chicks were rescued from the almost dry Kamfers Dam, those that... read more

Nat Geo calls eco-warriors to think outside the (plastic) box

11 February 2019

National Geographic is running a global competition asking people to brainstorm solutions to address plastic... read more

Welsh zoo opens retirement home for sloths

16 January 2019

Ageing animals also deserve some TLC, and a zoo in southwest Wales has opened up... read more

#RunningDry water campaign comes to South Africa

8 January 2019

Mina Guli, an Australian water advocate and ultra runner, has touched down in South Africa... read more

Kruger’s SAWC dog squad wins conservation award

12 December 2018

This doggy squad won an award for innovative conservation work at Kruger National Park, which... read more

SA’s sugar cane converted into biodegradable bottles

10 December 2018

The Air Water company is manufacturing a 100% biodegradable water bottle made from sugar cane... read more

Watch: hope for endangered whales and gorillas

27 November 2018

The Red List of Threatened Species was updated recently and shows positive results for populations... read more

India’s first hospital for ellies opens

26 November 2018

This new elephant hospital in India will treat and rehabilitate rescued elephants in the northern... read more

Sumatran rhinos on the brink of extinction in Malaysia

14 November 2018

Only two eastern Sumatran rhinos remain living in captivity, and they may be the last... read more

Four out of six SA rhino perish in Chad

8 November 2018

Two more South African-born black rhinos, that have been living in the Republic of Chad,... read more

Wavescape surf and ocean festival 2018 programme

7 November 2018

The Wavescape Festival has evolved from a festival that celebrates surf and beach culture into... read more

Watch: a huddle of 1000 octopuses discovered

1 November 2018

The world’s largest 'octopus garden’ has been discovered in the deep sea of Monterey Bay... read more

Cities and countries that have banned plastic

10 October 2018

Woolworths is to trial a plastic-bag-free store in Cape Town, however here is a list... read more

This one is for the elephants

12 August 2018

Do something to educate yourself and share knowledge about elephants in Africa, on World Elephant... read more

Celebrating women in conservation

8 August 2018

This Women's month, we honour these women for their contribution to conservation in South Africa.... read more

A wildlife conservation conversation about elephants with Dr Paula Kahumbu

3 April 2018

The elephant's survival is in jeopardy across Africa. We chatted with Wildlife Direct CEO Dr... read more

Imagine if every harbour in Africa had one of these

12 June 2017

This clever contraption scoops up trash floating on the water of the harbour before it... read more