South Africa's Department of Agriculture announced the launch of its first poultry vaccination programme against highly pathogenic avian influenza, sparking both optimism and scepticism within the ind ...

South Africa has one of the world's richest fossil records of hominins (humans and their fossil ancestors). But many ...

Following a bad year for butterflies in 2024, the charity Butterfly Conservation is stressing it’s more important than ever that people take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count.

South Africa has reported the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza, or bird flu, on two poultry farms in the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Wednesday.

When it comes to African wildlife, few things capture the imagination like the Big Five animals. I still remember the first ...

South African safaris to see the Big Five — lions, elephants, African buffalo, leopards and rhinos — are on many people’s bucket lists, and the logistics are well worth figuring out.

The 27,000-hectare Samara Karoo Reserve is home to a growing roll-call of iconic species and a varied habitat that features five of South Africa’s nine recognized biomes. Samara Plains Camp.

Once emptied of wildlife, South Africa's Babanango Game Reserve is now home to the Big Five – thanks to a bold rewilding project led by Zulu communities and global conservationists.

I'm so glad I didn't skip any of the safaris because I was able to see all of the Big 5 animals: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and African buffalo.

As king of the beasts, the lion is one of the most iconic animals you’ll see in Africa. These big cats can grow up to 10 feet long and stand 4 feet tall, weighing in at around 550 pounds. Lions ...

Sophie Baker Before my first safari, I didn't give much thought to the smaller animals. I was focused on the Big Five — lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo.