Video Source: Africam.com “This video was taken by tourists in the Kruger National Park in South Africa. They thought the elephants were tame and would not harm them so they tried to get as close as possible. They were lucky to get away unharmed.” – Africam
Hippos attack Crocodile
Check out this incredible footage of a pod of hippos attacking a rather large crocodile.
The World’s Cutest Frog Has Gone Viral
This video of a Desert Rain Frog taken in Port Nolloth, South Africa has hit almost 2 million views on YouTube. “I recorded a short clip of the defensive cry of the Desert rain frog – Breviceps macrops while walking along the sand dunes in Port Nolloth, a coastal town in the Northern Cape …
Exciting Video of Hyenas Intimidating Lions
The sound of hyenas laughing can send chills down your spine. So when these three lions are faced with a pack of laughing hyenas even they lose their nerve. Footage by The Tanzania Specialists
Rare Southern Elephant Seal arrives in Cape Town
A male Southern elephant seal has washed up on a beach in Table View. It sat on the beach all day yesterday and only moved off at sunset. Apparently, it is currently showing at Blouberg near the On the Rocks restaurant. So if you are in the area go and check it out.
Falling for False Bay
Getting to know your study subject is a touchy subject in science… The very word ‘anthropomorphising’ will send shudders of horror down the spine of many an objective, pipette-toting lover of all that is rational and measurable. Staying immune, however, is often easier said than done. Take for instance Dr Jane Goodall, a scientist who …
A Sunburnt Scientist
Lauren De Vos abandoned the land-locked Highveld to pursue a career exploring South Africa’s seas. It’s proving to be quite a journey. She shares its surfaces and depths. It’s quite a distance from the dusty Highveld of my childhood to the emergence of a research career in the stormy seas that make the Cape coast …
Lions pull down a buffalo
There is something special about living in the bush and seeing these amazing animals interacting on a daily basis. But there are some days that take the adjective ‘special’ to whole new level! This particular morning was the start of one such day. Our plans were to visit the African wild dog den and to …
Micro-lighting in South Luangwa and the secret trauma of crocodiles
As an aspiring conservationist, I recognise the importance of appreciating all forms of life – the ‘cute’ and the ‘beautiful’, the ‘ugly’ and the ‘ferocious’. But, quite frankly, I have always found it most difficult to love crocodiles. When I was a child I had a recurring nightmare in which I watched hopelessly as my …
African animal Olympians: smashing records!
Okay, so Olympic athletes are awesome. Throughout history, Olympians have striven to push their physical limits, compete and break records. But what about creatures in the animal kingdom who push their limits every day, for no glory whatsoever? Well, looking at the current Olympic records for these disciplines, we’re pretty convinced our animal friends would …
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Elephant ‘tramples to death suspected poacher’
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Anti-Poaching Breakthrough at Odzala-Kokoua National Park
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Leopard interacts strangely with a vehicle
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Eco-Friendly Camp in the Greater Kruger
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Proflight Zambia flies orphaned hippo to safety
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Elephant smashes car window
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Proflight Zambia flies orphaned hippo to safety
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Leopard interacts strangely with a vehicle
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Madagascar by the compass
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Elephant ‘tramples to death suspected poacher’
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