Spring has sprung and many of us love to be in nature this time of year. But so do reptiles. Here’s what to do when you encounter a snake.

The benefits of experiencing nature on green space for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented.

It could take the Earth’s biosphere several million years to recover from human-caused mass extinctions.

Driving around the City of Gold at this time of year is a pure delight for the eyes. The autumn colours are nothing short of impressive.

Access to nature is often seen as a luxury to enjoy after basic needs are met, rather than a basic necessity.

These findings show the waggle dance is indeed innate, since it was performed by novice honeybees that had never seen it before.

The large tortoise are still associated with the Galápagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador, as well as Aldabra Island in the Seychelles.

Ever wondered how the human brain is capable of amazing feats such as sending probes to other planets? Whilst we don’t have definitive answers, science has described the brain as a distributed information processing system.

Scientists believe a giant sinkhole with tall forest trees found in China could contain undiscovered plant and animal species.

SA National Parks Week gives all South African citizens the opportunity to enter some of the parks managed by SANParks for free!

Data scientists set out to discover which cities around the world have the bluest sky when Cape Town took the number one spot in Africa.

The two light quakes hit at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter near Welkom just after 12pm on Wednesday afternoon.

Are you still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? You can honour your dad this Father’s Day by sponsoring a tree in his name.

You can join an exclusive Q&A with the filmmakers of BBC Earth’s latest wildlife documentary series, ‘A Perfect Planet’.

During the course of the year, scientists and explorers discovered 9 new species: From Mammalia to Reptilia to Plantae.

Experience the natural wonders of the Sunshine Coast until 1 November. Here’s our pick of the best nature reserves for you to visit.

Rwanda is only one of two countries in the world where you can see and experience gorillas in the wild.

One of the many natural wonders of the world, waterfalls are not only spectacularly beautiful sights to experience but also a grand show of the striking effect that gravity has on the earth.

‘Kingdoms of Fire, Ice and Fairytales’ is an adventure quest captured by the two filmmakers of ‘Stroop: Journey into the Rhino Horn War’.

CapeNature is set to host ‘Learning to #LoveNature’, a series of free online presentations that will focus on a variety of biodiversity-related topics this June.

Locals were given a once-in-a-lifetime experience after spotting the elusive caracal as it walked through the Murdock Valley.

Take a closer look at the spectacular life of South Africa’s iconic butterfly majestically spreading its wings to take on a world during lockdown.

As we spend more time indoors, we rely on greenery to breathe life into our living spaces. Meet the man on a green mission.

Higher CO2 levels make plants less nutritious, which in turn are leading to a decline in insect populations.

What a sight! Thanks to the beauty of nature, Bikini Beach in Gordon’s Bay recently turned fluorescent.

Here are some of our top 10 ways you can be a better ‘green traveller’ this new year.

Two friends watched with ‘mixed emotions’ as a power struggle between amphibian and reptile transpired.

South Africans unable to take part in SANPArks free access to National Parks in the week during National Parks Week last year can now do so on the weekend.

South Africa has a multitude of outdoor activities. From sandboarding to surfing. Here are 10 of the best hikes is South Africa.

It’s believed that an infestation of cockroach nymphs is taking over Cape Town, after disruptive weather patterns altered their mating season.

New footage taken near Kirkman’s Kamp in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve shows a young female leopard playing with a baby duiker before the inevitable kill.

The “Polyphagous Shothole Borer” (PSHB) has been discovered in Somerset West, just outside of Cape Town: Protect our avocados at all costs!

Hankering for a bit of relief? Take a journey through some of the most incredible landscapes in Southern Africa with these pictures.

Lions haven’t roamed the Karoo since the early 1800s. But all that changed this week, when a male and female were introduced to their new home.

Over in Brazil, a video which makes it look like it is raining spiders has gone viral. Turns out, it’s all an optical illusion.

The “Child of Krakatoa” has violently erupted, leading to the Indonesia tsunami which claimed hundreds of lives over the weekend.

The offend-a-trons are out in full force again. This time, animal rights group PETA are asking us all to “feed two birds with one scone”.

Pine trees dominate some of our densest woodlands, but just how South African are they? That’s what we’re here to find out.

Spring Day is upon us. Or is it? Spring doesn’t actually start, according to nature’s clock, until late September, no matter how much we sing that celebration song.

Get right up close to the wildlife in South Africa this Spring! Here are seven hiking trails over South Africa to celebrate Spring the right way:

Spring is just about here and that means going out and appreciating the beauty of nature. We’ve picked out the best places to experience the best of Spring’s flora.

No, YOU’RE crying…

Observers have captured some stunning pictures of a rare cosmic event.

“Stay there, beary” – The immortal wisdom of Saffas talking a bear out of killing them.

Cue Jaws theme music.

Nothing says “winter” like these guys showing up on our shores!

The destructive side of Mother Nature has gripped the Central American country.

Best thing you’ll see all day, this.

Words just don’t do justice

Yesterday, we shared some of Bryn de Kocks’ photos (check out his Facebook page here) from the sneaky lightning storm that crept up on us while we were waiting for #Zexit. Well, on later Tuesday afternoon and into the evening – Cape Town was treated to yet another spectacular storm and this time, everyone got to see […]

Nature is amazing. End of discussion.

When a hike turns into a David Attenborough documentary…

Jaw-dropping.

Don’t you just love a happy ending?

In the following video, Lions circle in on a trapped baby elephant until help shows up! And guess who saves the day?!

Snakes are magnificent creatures, but their venom can be fatal.

An Eastern Cape private game reserve has been left with zero rhino population due to a wave of poaching that has happened this month. The Herald reports two separate poaching incidents in three weeks have seen five animals dead at the Wildschutsberg Game Reserve in Queenstown. Two rhino were shot fatally on the weekend and […]

#DontLetThemDisappear

The ‘once in a lifetime’ shots remind us all how beautiful our country really is

Mama Leopard is doing a damn good job of bringing her kids up

Just wonderful.

This footage is absolutely incredible.

What a woderful world.

Warning: contains graphic image.

Ray Nolan knows something has to be done about the environment, so he’s started a project that is helping rebuild the Garden Route, one tree at a time.

Goosebumps stuff.

Take a look at some photographs that couldn’t have been taken at a better moment!

The giant panda has become an icon of the conservation movement and has recently been taken off the endangered species list.

Chosen out of more than 10,000 entries, here are this years’ best travel photos.

For the first time ever, the disappearance of a species has been down solely to climate change.

Two male lions were photographed getting intimate, seemingly ignoring the lionesses.

Hjalmar Reitz was trying to get some footage of the beach front when he saw a patch in the water – it turned out to be a large pod of dolphins.

Brazilian TV reckons the penguin “recognises senor Joao as a penguin, too”.

Eish, that’s rough.

Mother Nature can be cruel.

When you need a little help from a friend… there is this.

Green Mamba stifling our wanderlust? Don’t worry, we’ve put together a list of great attractions that are South African passport friendly.

Your woah moment if you’re having a miserable day.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it an alien invasion? No, it’s just some funky looking clouds.

If you’re one of the folks who expected a bull shark to hold its own against some hippos, you’d be dead wrong.

Killer whales are some seriously bad ass hunters. A little bit less so when they are chasing your boat, though,

Ah, and you thought sharks were scary AF! At least they stay in the ocean; these guys can follow you onto dry land.

Forget everything that Free Willy tried to convince you of. Killer whales are bad ass beasts.

Who knew penguins could be so dodgy?

It’s not a thunderstorm in Cape Town until you’ve Tweeted about it or posted a picture on Instagram.

It’s not often that you see a couple of average Joes go out of their way to save the life of a hammerhead shark… thankfully there are those who would.

This guy travelled more than 32 000 kilometres to capture the awesome beauty of our planet and there’s no better way of getting all the feels than having a look.

Watch as this guy and his crocodile mate break down everything you thought you knew about crocs.

His name’s Prince Ea and he created this in honour of #EarthDay

Ok, bees are pretty bad-ass, but don’t come close to hornets in the fear category. These ouns can sting repeatedly and chow your flesh while doing it… oh and they love feeding on bees.