Get to know the bat-eared fox, an insect-eating creature found in the grasslands and savannas of Africa (and also the ...

You might expect danger to come with claws or size, but the real threat often comes in small, quiet forms. These animals kill ...

South Africa is a hub for the international pet trade, with thousands of animals exported each year. Many of these are exotic ...

The African wild dog is one of Africa's most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human ...

There are lions roaming the busy streets of South Africa. Sometimes we even spot elephants casually strolling past our ...

Have you ever seen such adorable small animals? We’ve got puppy dog eyes … As well as bunny, horse and even frog eyes too. We ...

Animal welfare officers faced the grisly task of euthanizing more than 350,000 chickens by hand after they were left starving ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Animal welfare officers faced the grisly ... take the birds to a slaughterhouse because they were too small. There was no immediate response to an email message seeking ...

South Africa faces an acute poaching crisis, with more than 10 000 rhinos killed since 2007 according to the International Rhino Foundation.

Lizards often resemble mythical creatures found in fairy tales. Read this to learn about lizards that look like dragons.

At least 123 vultures have died in South Africa’s flagship national park ... park authorities and an animal conservation group said Thursday. Another 83 vultures that were rescued from the ...