An adorable baby elephant surprised a group of tourists in South Africa by half-heartedly threatening to charge them down. The plucky calf was captured on camera by a tourist on the back of a parked jeep that had been making its way through the jungle. In the clip, the group attempt to stay quiet while […]
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A poor little baby elephant was captured on footage as it was t.h.r.o.w.n in the air by an aggressive bull. The calf was filmed being s.h.o.v.e.d along by the bull elephant’s trunk before the impatient male loses his temper. He picks it up the 200-pound baby into the air before unceremoniously dropping him to one […]
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A large herd of around 70 African bush elephants has left a wildlife photographer gobsmacked after being spotted visiting a water hole together in Kruger National Park. Amateur wildlife photographer Graeme Mitchley captured the large herd during a day trip in South Africa, early April. The seemingly never ending line of elephants spent over five […]
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An adorable baby elephant was caught on camera hilariously flailing around in the mud as it tried to get to its feet. The footage was recorded by Michelle Broadhurst while on safari through Kruger National Park, South Africa. In the video, the mud-covered mammal can be seen lying on its side as it splashes around […]
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This is the terrifying moment a furious elephant charged at a pick-up truck and ripped off the bonnet with its tusks – leaving the driver fearing for his life. Fuel supply driver Norman Nukeri, 47, had been travelling to a client’s lodge in Hoedspruit, South Africa, on June 1 when he was forced to stop […]
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A mother elephant has saved her baby from drowning in a nearby river, enlisting the help of the herd to pull the infant free. Pictures show the curious calf exploring the shallows of the river before falling in as it attempted to take a drink. His head is barely visible above the water as his […]
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If you are a fan of Discovery Channel, you probably know about Air Jaws – a fascinating series that brings us closer to the life of the awesome great white sharks in the ocean. Air Jaws was first aired in 2001 – 2002, but it wasn’t until 2010 that the show came back spectacularly and […]
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This is a comical moment when a curious elephant picks up a hidden camera on its way and decides to take a closer look. Wildlife photographer Frank De Beer hid a GoPro in the undergrowth to film a herd of elephants in the Olifant’s West nature reserve in South Africa. The camera footage shows the […]
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Graaff-Reinet was founded in 1786 as a trading post on the Great Karoo region of South Africa. The arid upland plateau of the Western Cape province is situated between 450 – 750 meters (1476 – 2460 feet) above sea level. Graaf-Reinet was established on the banks of Sundays River by a Dutch East India Company […]
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Everyone wants the chance to bring home unique souvenirs and keepsakes from their holidays spent travelling abroad. From pairs of leather shoes and natural skincare to craft gin and artisanal toffee, these proudly South African items are worth stocking up on—and not sold in stores outside the country. 1. Well-made leather shoes from Sapmok The […]
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