Animals

In photos: St Lucia’s hippo celebrities

While tourists take excursions to see them on the lake, these semi-aquatic mammals wander into town every night

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Photo Essay | 3 December 2025

In photos: The turtle trackers of Sodwana Bay

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park’s turtle monitoring programme runs from October to April, monitoring the nesting season of these reptiles

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Photo Essay | 29 November 2025

Bird ringing – bringing knowledge and delight

A South African discovery offered the first proof of birds migrating across the equator

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Photo Essay | 5 October 2025

Vicious dogs can be impounded, court rules

Theewaterskloof Municipality wins appeal to impound three dogs that attacked visitors on private property in Caledon

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Law | 20 August 2025

“We can see the way children are treated by the way they treat their dogs”

Funda Nenja runs a dog training programme that offers veterinary care as well as social work

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News | 20 August 2025

Karoo Donkey Sanctuary finds a new home

A 500-hectare farm has been purchased

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Brief | 12 August 2025

Helping the dogs and cats of De Doorns

The Sidewalk Specials team has built up trust in the community

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Photo Essay | 23 June 2025

Donkey sanctuary’s promised land turns sour

Slaughter may await rescued animals if farm’s buyer obtains eviction order

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Feature | 18 May 2025

Pup-up shop: new mobile clinics for dogs and cats

TEARS is rolling out vehicles that will provide both community education and veterinary services

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Brief | 12 December 2024