Although it first sounds like it’s a plot straight out of a science fiction blockbuster, scientists are actually real about it. They’ve suggested permanently dimming the sun in South Africa to save her from the deadly droughts. This scheme would involve pumping immense amounts of gas into the atmosphere above […]
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Meet Rain Frog: the World’s Grumpiest Frog
This frog may seem like it’s mad and grumpy to you about something, but it actually looks like that because of a perpetual frown face. The grouchy-faced amphibian looks a bit intimidating, doesn’t he? But, don’t worry-it doesn’t want to hurt you, it’s just the way they are! Known as […]
Shocking, but True: 12,000 Lions Are Captivated to be Killed for Tourism
A shocking revelation comes from the new book and movie by Lord Ashcroft about the poaching industry in Africa where thousands of lions are farmed in captivity to be later shot dead by tourists for pleasure. In the book titled Unfair Game: an Expose of South Africa’s Captive-Bred Lion Industry, […]
Trained Dogs Prevent Poachers from Killing 45 Rhinos in South Africa
A pack of dogs have been specially trained to keep the wildlife in South Africa safe. They’ve already helped save 45 rhinos from being poached. The breeds of the dogs that were chosen vary from bloodhounds to beagles and their main task is to help in the protection of the […]
Heroic Dog Gets Stabbed In The Skull And Almost Dies to Save His Owner
This wonderful dog makes a miraculous recovery after it got stabbed in the head while defending his owner during an armed robber that happened in South Africa. His owner, Gino Wensel, 40-years-old, was exercising his German shepherd named Duke and all of a sudden, a man was coming towards him […]
Successful Young Businessman from Switzerland Quits Job & Sells everything to Go & Save Lions in South Africa
Very often, many of us who’re working a 9-to-5 job think of what it would be like if we’re to quit our jobs, sell everything we have, and travel the world, doing what we really love. For Dean Schneider, these types of thoughts became his reality. He was once a […]
2000-Year-Old Baobab Tree Found in South Africa – The Tree of Life
The Baobab tree, also known as the Tree of Life, in South Africa is 2000-year-old and this species of trees can live up to 2,500 years. This enormous and impressive tree has hollowed out trunks which can provide shade for as many as 40 people. The tree can hold up […]
Female Hunter Facing Backlash because of Killing Rare Black Giraffe
A 37-year-old female hunter from Kentucky, Tess Talley, is facing major backlash after she shot and killed an elderly male giraffe while on a hunting trip in South Africa. The trip happened in the summer of 2017 even though the photo of the hunter with the animal’s carcass went viral […]