Huge waves and strong winds are set to batter the Western Cape and Namaqua coastlines from July 16 to 18, 2025, as a Yellow Level 2 weather warning comes into effect. The South African Weather Service urges residents and visitors to stay clear of the coast, with risks including swept-away individuals and vessel capsizing.
A remarkable study reveals a Burmese python's extraordinary ability to consume a deer, pushing the known boundaries of what these snakes can eat. This discovery underscores the broader implications on the Everglades ecosystem, with Burmese pythons disrupting local wildlife. Initiated in the 1970s, these snakes have devastated native species, sparking research to stem their growing populations.
Two lion siblings, Jacob and Tibu, swam across the 1.5km Kazinga Channel in Uganda looking for mates, captured on heat-sensing drones. Their journey, led by Dr. Alexander Braczkowski from Griffith University, highlights their resilience and struggle to avoid human contact.