Stories & galleries

The lovely yellow Lachenalia mathewsii, like so many plants in the Cape Floral Kingdom, is at risk of going extinct.

Animal rights group PETA has named the hunter who killed one of Africa’s largest elephants as German businessman Rainer Schorr

The Mauritian government plans to cull 18,000 endangered flying foxes – scientists say that this drastic measure threatens their existence

Penguins are in trouble. A 1930’s video clip with Cherry Kearton gives an insight into the extent of the endangered African penguin population decline.

‘A’ is for aardvark – a strange nocturnal creature that wanders some of Africa’s drier areas. ‘B’ is for baby aardvark that was rescued

Crocodiles and turtles are released after the PALF dog team sniffs them out in a road block.

Four Cap Classique-filled days spent discovering vineyards that are making a difference in the beautiful Cape Winelands.

The endemic lemurs of Madagascar are unique and fascinating. Check out this fantastic photo gallery before packing your safari bags

Young bull elephants held hostage in Laikipia after destroying crops. It is estimated that local communities lose over a US$1 million in revenue from raiding elephant in Kenya each year.

Hermanus and False Bay – things to do, what, when and how. A complete guide to having fun on Cape Town’s coastline – from a local

Over two decades after the civil war in Mozambique finished, the country has now achieved ‘free of known landmine’ status.

Elephants are still being ridden in South Africa, despite a growing international move away from the controversial practice