South Africa's rare succulent plants are threatened by illegal trade—how to stop it
South Africa's succulents—small, fleshy, green plants sometimes shaped like roses or stars, and often found peeping out ...
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‘Miracle’ Zimbabwe boy, 7, wanders for 5 days through animal-filled national park
A 7-year-old boy wandered alone for five days among wild animals through a national park in Zimbabwe. Park rangers found the missing boy safe and sound, Tinashe Farawo, spokesman for the Parks and ...
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Young boy survives five days in lion-inhabited game park
Matusadona game park has about 40 lions. At one point, it had one of the highest lion population densities in Africa, according to African Parks. The Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority ...
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Polar Vortex of 2025 to Hit US With Freezing Weather; Here’s What to Expect
January is about to get frightfully colder in parts of the US and it’s time for the first polar vortex of 2025. While such weather phenomena are common at times, the upcoming polar vortex forecasted ...
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Boy survives FIVE DAYS lost in Zimbabwe lion reserve
A seven-year-old boy was found alive after being lost for five days in a reserve home to lions and other wild animals in northern ... TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories ...
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Export animals, embryos, ova and semen
To export animals or genetic material such as embryos, ova or semen from South Africa, you must apply for an export permit from the Registrar of Animal Improvement. The relevant breeders’ society or ...
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The Largest Alligator vs. Crocodile
When it comes to sheer size, Deinosuchus takes the crown. With estimates placing its weight between 5,500 to 11,000 pounds and lengths of up to 39 feet, this ancient alligator dwarfed its crocodilian ...