South Africa has reported outbreaks of 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 ...

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) urges South Africans to take rabies seriously, highlighting alarming trends in outbreaks and the critical need for vaccination. Discover how you ...

“The frilled or silver nudibranch Leminda millecra is found only on the South and East coast of South Africa and has produced ...

As foot-and-mouth disease threatens South Africa's agriculture, Minister John Steenhuisen unveils a robust biosecurity ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — At least 123 vultures died in South Africa's flagship national park after eating the carcass of an elephant that was poisoned by poachers with agricultural ...

South Africa has the largest rhino population in the world, with an estimated 16,000 to 18,000 animals, according to conservation groups. That includes black and white rhinos.

What do a wildlife conservationist, a herd of trained elephants, a jazz composer and an architect have in common? In the ...

Ten black rhinos have been moved from South Africa to Mozambique to secure breeding of the critically endangered animals that ...

To commemorate World Giraffe Day, the National Zoological Garden recently welcomed a newborn baby giraffe. World Giraffe Day, ...

This week, a pivotal moment for wildlife conservation unfolded as ten critically endangered black rhinos were successfully ...

Two local SPCA societies are taking the national body to court with a list of serious allegations. The NSPCA says it’s about personal grievances and not animal welfare.

The NSPCA are the guardians of all animals in SA, but they desperately need your help to fight for the rights of the animals we love.