Animals
“I would rather die”: Man’s desperate fight to bring his dog home melts hearts
A Malawian man's emotional plea for his dog sparks support from a rescue group as social media users brainstorm ways to reunite them against the odds.
"You no go run ke": Sedated lion wakes up during wildlife transfer in Kenya and people scatter
A sedated lion suddenly woke up while being moved by a wildlife team in Kenya, sending handlers and tourists scrambling before it fell unconscious again.
"Sad for charity": Centurion woman allegedly fakes death after R500k theft from charity, SA stunned
Centurion bookkeeper Nadia Schult allegedly faked her death to evade scrutiny after siphoning R500,000 from a non-profit, raising calls for a cinematic adaptation.
“She looks thin though”: Black mamba rescued from drain after hosepipe trick by KZN snake catcher
KZN snake catcher Nick Evans rescued a 1.7-metre black mamba from a residential drain in Westville after flushing it out with low-pressure water from a hosepipe.
28-year-old man killed in crocodile attack near Puerto Vallarta beach as witnesses scream
A 28-year-old man was killed by a crocodile at Puerto Vallarta’s Marina Vallarta Beach as witnesses heard screams and attempted a rescue before body recovery.
Tiger escapes into circus crowd after barrier collapses but no injuries are reported
A tiger briefly escaped into a circus crowd after a protective barrier collapsed, forcing spectators to evacuate before handlers safely recaptured the animal.
Limpopo man arrested after alleged rape and killing of 12 goats as SPCA raises alarm over cruelty
A 21-year-old Limpopo man has been arrested after allegedly raping and killing 12 goats as the SPCA warns about growing reports of animal cruelty and bestiality.
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“Don’t kill it”: NSPCA’s snake warning divides Mzansi
NSPCA urges South Africans to leave snakes alone, highlighting safe encounter methods while addressing public reactions to animal cruelty and protection efforts.
Iceland kills first whales in years as controversial hunting season returns
Iceland's whaling industry has resumed after a very long break, with two fin whales killed as conservation groups condemn the controversial hunt.
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