How hyenas became symbols of female power in South African art
South African artist Hannelie Coetzee is challenging perceptions through her 'eco-queer' art, transforming despised hyenas into powerful symbols of female strength and sexual diversity. From her ...
‘Pygmy’ creature with ‘leaf’-like toes found in South Africa. It’s a new species
Scientists found a “pygmy” creature with “leaf”-like toes in rocky a crevice of South Africa and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Courtney Hundermark via Conradie, Hundermark, Kemp ...
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South African artist champions hyenas in 'eco-queer' quest
They are often disparaged as ugly, sly and cruel scavengers but for South African artist Hannelie Coetzee, hyenas are symbols ...
Rabies confirmed in Cape fur seals: What beachgoers need to know
Beachgoers are advised to exercise caution as rabies becomes endemic among Cape fur seals in South Africa, with experts urging the public to avoid close encounters and report unusual behaviour.
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New dinosaur species discovered in Kruger National Park
A team of palaeontologists from South Africa’s prestigious Animal Institution uncovered the fossilised remains of a ...
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Ecological disruptions are a risk to national security
When the natural environment is stretched beyond its ability to meet basic human needs for food, clean air, drinkable water and shelter, it is not just a humanitarian concern for the world community.
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Can Animals Help Heal Attachment Trauma Wounds?
Spending time with animals brings many health benefits. But our furry companions can also help us recover and heal from ...