Conservation

Joburg Biker Took on a ‘Mammoth Ride’ around SA for Elephants!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024 416 0

A Joburg biker went off on a solo mission around South Africa, all to raise funds for HERD and their precious elephant family!   South Africa (05 April 2024) —…

South Africa’s National Parks are Growing!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 468 0

South Africa’s national parks are enjoying growth, which means more wildlife and plant species will be protected!   South Africa (02 April 2024) — From the Karoo to the Cape…

Schools are Helping Sunbirds Find Their Old Routes across Cape Town

by Ashraf Hendricks@groundup_newsMarch 20, 2024March 20, 2024 387 0

Urban sprawl has disrupted their migratory patterns   Cape Town, South Africa (20 March 2024)—A historic route for sunbirds between the Table Mountain National Park and the Boland Mountains is…

Ukuthunga’s Knitted Birds Help Cape Parrot Project Soar 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 15, 2024October 4, 2024 2,204 0

Thanks to the women of Ukuthunga Handmade, knitted birds are making a difference for the Cape Parrot—South Africa’s only endemic parrot!   Mpumalanga, South Africa (15 March 2024) — The…

Phabeni Takes on the Wild with His New Elephant Family 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 14, 2024March 14, 2024 540 0

After Phabeni the orphaned baby ellie was adopted by his new elephant mom, things have only gone up for the little bull who is now getting to spend time in…

Cape Town Bakery Made Dr Jane Goodall’s 90th Birthday Cake!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 13, 2024March 13, 2024 6,991 0

Beloved Cape Town bakery, Charly’s Bakery relished in the honour of getting to make none other than the legendary Dr Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday cake!   Cape Town, South Africa…

Phabeni the Orphan ‘Adopted’ By Ellie Mom and Daughter Duo!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 22, 2024February 22, 2024 493 0

An unexpected but oh-so heartwarming moment happened in the life of baby bull Phabeni after an ellie mom and daughter duo welcomed him in a way the HERD team never…

10,000 Hopes to Root For: Cape Parrot Project Sets Tree Target!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 20, 2024October 14, 2024 303 0

The Cape Parrot Project has 10,000 hopes to root for this year thanks to their official tree planting target that will help South Africa’s only endemic parrot ( a green…

Mzimkulu Vulture Hide Launches to Support Conservation Efforts!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyFebruary 18, 2024February 16, 2024 336 0

Mzimkulu Vulture Hide has launched in the Southern Drakensberg to raise awareness and support for endangered vulture conservation in the region!   Drakensberg, South Africa (18 February 2024) — A…

Zack the Spotted Eagle Owl’s Story Will Fly On Forever

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024 482 0

Zack the Spotted Eagle Owl sadly spread his wings for the last time recently at the brilliant ripe old age of 22. However, without rescue intervention, his last years wouldn’t…