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Pringle Bay residents told to evacuate as fire threat reignited
As the Pringle Bay fire renews its threat, Overstrand Municipal Manager Dean O'Neill has announced the dispatch of aerial resources to support ground teams and crews in the area.
City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service battles vegetation fire near Deer Park Drive
In a swift response to a distress call just after 1pm, the City's Fire & Rescue Service is currently engaged in combating a significant vegetation fire near Deer Park Drive.
Names of slain soldiers who perished in a fire at Lohatla released
The South African Army released the names of the slain soldiers.
Innovative blade patterning shows promise in mitigating avian collisions with wind turbines
While wind power brings numerous benefits, bird collisions with turbine blades poses a serious threat, especially to threatened raptor species such as eagles and vultures.
Beloved Cape Town caracal Hermes mourned after being hit by car
The Urban Caracal Project said Hermes' story inspired many people and raised important awareness for both urban caracals and the broader conservation of Cape Town’s wildlife.
LOOK: 1. 6m alligator found in New York City park, 700km from natural habitat
Walkers out for a morning stroll in New York’s Prospect Park in Brooklyn were shocked to find a 1. 6m American alligator on the banks of a local lake.
COP15: Historic agreement to bring protection to a third of Earth’s wildlife by 2030
The newly minted Kunming-Montreal Agreement saw 196 countries give the nod to having a third of Earth’s wild spaces protected before the end of the decade.
WATCH: Rescued dolphins let back into the wild after years in captivity
Three bottle-nosed dolphins were released back into the wild on Saturday after spending around a decade in captivity to perform for tourists.