Nature

Matroosberg Welcomes the First Snowfall of the Season

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025 226 0

If you’re in denial about winter being well on its way,  don’t go to Matroosberg! The first snowfall of the season has struck, which means its only a matter of…

Africa at Conservation Crossroads: A Funding Crisis, and Moment of Possibility

by Fred Kockott@RovingReportersMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025 290 0

There has never been a more urgent — or opportune — time to rethink the future of conservation in Africa.   South Africa (05 May 2025) – As global attention…

Remembering “Bullie”: A Rescued Bull Who Became Family

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025 97 0

Some animals are rescued under the worst circumstances only to become the most cherished members of the family. That was Bullie, a bull whose recent passing has left a deep…

A Gentle Creature. A Brutal Trade. And Finally, a Reason to Hope

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 30, 2025May 1, 2025 590 0

The quietest little creature on Earth just made the loudest noise… and the world is finally listening. This might change the future of pangolins!   Global (30 April 2025) –…

Heroes Under the Bridge: How Two Strangers Saved Ella

by Brent Lindeque @BrentLindequeApril 28, 2025 1,999 0

When hope was slipping away, two strangers living under a Johannesburg bridge risked everything to rescue a lost little dog… and reminded us all that true kindness still exists.  …

The 2nd Black Rhino Calf Born at Somkhanda Means Hope

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguy April 28, 2025April 25, 2025 311 0

Something of a secret Black Rhino Calf has been growing big and strong at a Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, and he’s bringing about hope for the population!   KwaZulu-Natal, South…

Watch: Baby Zebra, Warthog, Buffalo and Eland Take Shelter Together

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025 202 0

A baby zebra, a warthog named Mr Bean, a young buffalo, and a tiny eland walked into a “bar”… well not a bar, this is not the start of a…

How to Take Part in the 2025 City Nature Challenge 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 23, 2025April 22, 2025 157 0

Whether you always find yourself snapping photos of natural wonders for fun or consider yourself something of a citizen scientist, the City Nature Challenge can’t wait to see the species…

Tania Morkel Surpasses R64K Goal in Remarkable 64-Day Table Mountain Climb!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyApril 23, 2025April 22, 2025 647 0

It is not every day that someone confronts the very thing that threatened their very life and uses it to pour back into others. Last year, Tania Morkel faced a…

Kulu’s Journey on Netflix is a Magical, Eye-Opening Watch That You Simply Cannot Miss!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 22, 2025April 23, 2025 1,019 0

Kulu’s story has left a very real imprint on the hearts of everyone who has already watched his documentary, but if you have not seen it yet, we have the…