The blue crane once rebounded through conservation—but now it's in sharp decline again. Experts warn the next 15 years are critical.

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Stellenbosch University (SU) is facing an investigation by the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to ...

For years, industry critics have argued that South Africa’s captive lions are inbred—but a new study shows that may not be the case.

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From DNA sequencing to fingerprint analysis, forensic scientists are using groundbreaking new tools to stop animal ...

According to the department’s statement released on Monday, the outbreak was detected following routine epidemiological ...

Explore 10 must-visit countries through their iconic national animals—from India’s Bengal tiger to New Zealand’s kiwi—for unforgettable wildlife adventures.

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Bird flu fears have focused on the poultry and dairy industries and human health. But wild animals are threatened, too—at ...

In the province of KwaZulu-Natal, there are Mazizini and Mabasa forests, regarded as sacred by local communities. In the Free ...