Animals
Photo: Newly discovered Boston Rain Frog expands South Africa's rain frog species
A new species, Breviceps batrachophiliorum, also known as the Boston Rain Frog, has been discovered in South Africa, expanding the variety of African rain frogs.
Cheetah enters man's car during safari in video, his response to danger gets 6.9M views
A man was on safari when a cheetah leapt very close to him. Online users were impressed by the way the man reacted to being close to the big cat.
"Ride thru": Man orders KFC at drive-thru with horse and wagon, South Africa amused
A video of a man at KFC's drive-thru riding a horse with a wagon sucessfully placing his order. Online users were impressed as the man rode away with his KFC order.
"Winterslaap in jagboot": Snake catcher removes massive Cape cobra found hiding in hunter's boots
A Western Cape snake expert removed a 1.4-metre Cape cobra from a hunter's boots in Paarl. Watch the tricky extraction and learn why snakes seek shelter in winter.
Elephant herd closes in on vehicle in Pilanesberg National Park in viral video
A TikTok video showcasing a herd of elephants closing in on a car in Pilanesberg National Park went viral online. The footage sparked mixed reactions.
"It had better not rain": Family fills yard with bread to feed animals in unique display, SA stunned
A father and his kids filled their yard with bread to feed their animals in a viral TikTok video, sparking online curiosity, humour, and debate about the practice.
South Africans praise rescue dog for finding body as Eastern Cape flood death toll rises to 97
South Africans sang the praises of Bond, a rescue dog that alerted rescuers to a body while searching for victims of the floods in the Eastern Cape.
“People test God”: Man taunts wild hippo in video, sparks outrage in South Africa
A video showcasing a man taunting a wild hippo went viral on social media. The clip sparked amusement and concern as people in Mzansi reacted to the footage.
Expert gives safety tips after baboon on the loose in Northcliff, Gauteng still unaccounted for
A baboon expert cautioned residents of Northcliff in Gauteng not to provoke or distract the baboon roaming the streets if they encounter it. Netizens made jokes.
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