South African wildlife Archives

South Africa’s wetlands: The ecosystems we can’t afford to lose

9 September 2026

The rare wildlife hiding in South Africa’s provinces

1 September 2026

Bushmeat poaching threatens South Africa’s safari economy

28 August 2026

UKZN researchers use bird radar to study millions of swallows

26 August 2026

Mystery surrounds crocodile spotted in Vaal River

26 August 2026

Look up: Where to see South Africa’s incredible vultures

23 August 2026

This bushveld getaway came with giant ants and a side of karma

13 August 2026

Beyond the beach: South Africa’s wildest marine escapes

13 August 2026

The wildlife that works the night shift

13 August 2026

5 South African destinations where birds built the attraction

6 August 2026

Injured marsh owl gets a second chance after late-night rescue effort

4 August 2026

World Ranger Day: The heroic conservation dogs helping protect South Africa’s wildlife

31 July 2026

Midrand SPCA rescue hadeda tangled high in a tree

24 July 2026

The safari guide who found a second chance in the bush

21 July 2026

After dark: Why night game drives deserve a place on every safari itinerary

15 July 2026

The Owl Orphanage to close after eight years of wildlife rescue

14 July 2026

7 underrated SANParks that deserve a spot on your bucket list

7 July 2026

South Africa’s best wildlife experiences for children under five

6 July 2026

Safari Guide of the Year celebrates 15 years with historic win for Sarah Barratt

25 June 2026

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South Africa’s wetlands: The ecosystems we can’t afford to lose

The rare wildlife hiding in South Africa’s provinces

Bushmeat poaching threatens South Africa’s safari economy

UKZN researchers use bird radar to study millions of swallows

Mystery surrounds crocodile spotted in Vaal River

Look up: Where to see South Africa’s incredible vultures

This bushveld getaway came with giant ants and a side of karma

Beyond the beach: South Africa’s wildest marine escapes

The wildlife that works the night shift

5 South African destinations where birds built the attraction

Injured marsh owl gets a second chance after late-night rescue effort

World Ranger Day: The heroic conservation dogs helping protect South Africa’s wildlife

Midrand SPCA rescue hadeda tangled high in a tree

The safari guide who found a second chance in the bush

After dark: Why night game drives deserve a place on every safari itinerary

The Owl Orphanage to close after eight years of wildlife rescue

7 underrated SANParks that deserve a spot on your bucket list

South Africa’s best wildlife experiences for children under five

Safari Guide of the Year celebrates 15 years with historic win for Sarah Barratt

A weekend at the Vredefort Dome: Things to do beyond the crater

72 hours in Limpopo’s mountain-and-mango country

Chrissiesmeer: The Mpumalanga town surrounded by hundreds of lakes

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