Entries by Bronwyn Hayes

Shopping Guide for Animal-Friendly Fashion

June 28, 2025 in , , , , /by

Shopping Guide for Animal-Friendly Fashion From wool to down – have a heart for animals when shopping With new fashions coming in and out of style quicker than ever, it’s vitally important to ensure we are as ethical and sustainable with our shopping purchases as we can be. Animal textiles can be hidden in many clothing choices and accessories, and so we are making it as easy as possible to identify, avoid and find alternatives for wool, fur, down and leather. What do I have to consider when buying wool and woollen clothing? There are many ethical considerations to be […]

Rewilding Europe welcomes the Dauphiné Alps as its eleventh rewilding landscape

June 27, 2025 in , , /by

Rewilding Europe welcomes the Dauphiné Alps as its eleventh rewilding landscape Located in southeast France, the spectacular Dauphiné Alps are the latest addition to Rewilding Europe’s growing rewilding landscape portfolio. In collaboration with a broad coalition of local partners, rewilding efforts will build on the remarkable recovery of wild nature here, further enhancing biodiversity and delivering wide-ranging benefits for people and nature.  Following three years of dialogue and co-creation, Rewilding Europe is thrilled to announce the Dauphiné Alps in southeast France as its eleventh rewilding landscape. This preparation phase brought together multiple stakeholders and partners to discuss the opportunity and need to […]

NSPCA Finds Shocking Cruelty at Notorious Predator Facility

June 26, 2025 in , , , , , , /by

NSPCA Finds Shocking Cruelty at Notorious Predator Facility The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) conducted a pro-active follow-up inspection at a large-scale tiger breeding facility in Klerksdorp, North West, on Monday, 24 January 2025. What our inspectors uncovered was a scene of unimaginable suffering and neglect, further exposing the grim reality behind South Africa’s commercial captive predator industry. The follow-up inspection was prompted by a previous incident at the facility, where a tiger – one of at the time 81 kept at the site – was mauled by another tiger three weeks ago, sustaining injuries to its torso, throat, and […]

10 Amazing Facts About Ducks

June 25, 2025 in , , /by

10 Amazing Facts About Ducks Did you know that all ducks have highly waterproof feathers? Ducks are a group of species of water birds – relatively small in size and with shorter necks than their close cousins of swans and geese. Along with their longer necked cousins, they make up the biological family of Anatidae. Humans have had a long relationship with members of this family by being economically and culturally important to us. Ducks, in particular, have been domesticated to be exploited for their feathers, eggs and meat. All ducks have highly waterproof feathers. A duck’s feathers are so […]

Conservation Lower Zambezi joins African Parks’ Incubation Programme

June 24, 2025 in , , , /by

Conservation Lower Zambezi joins African Parks’ Incubation Programme Conservation Lower Zambezi (CLZ) has signed an agreement to join the African Parks Incubation Programme. The Incubation Programme was developed by African Parks with a vision to partner with organisations that share an ambition to promote effectively managed protected areas through formalised agreements and to support these partners in more efficiently reaching their conservation objectives. CLZ, established in 1994, has over 30 years of experience working to safeguard nature while supporting the people who live alongside it. In partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife and local communities, the organisation […]

The NSPCA Talks Aquaculture: The Overlooked Suffering

June 23, 2025 in , , , /by

The NSPCA Talks Aquaculture: The Overlooked Suffering Animal Welfare Concerns in South Africa’s Fish Farms The National Council of SPCAs’ Farm Animal Protection Unit regularly conducts pro-active inspections at various fish farms across South Africa. Sadly, while the aquaculture industry proclaims itself a solution to the environmental degradation caused by over-fishing in marine environments, the truth is far more disturbing. Inspectors from the Farm Animal Protection Unit have, over the years, uncovered severe cruelty and neglect at several aquaculture facilities. Millions of farmed fish are subjected to rampant suffering as a result of poor management and ignorance. And, because many […]

Rescued circus lions’ new life in South Africa

June 22, 2025 in , , , , , /by

Rescued circus lions’ new life in South Africa After more than a decade in a tiny, bare circus cage in France, lions Goliath and Coralie today stepped out into the land of their ancestors at the Animal Defenders International (ADI) Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. Today, the lions are basking in the African sunshine in a huge 2.5-acre enclosure at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary following an airlift from France to South Africa via Doha, donated by Qatar Airways Cargo as part of their WeQare program. ADI President Jan Creamer, who accompanied the animals on their voyage, said: “When you see these […]

10 Amazing Facts About Geese

June 21, 2025 in , , , /by

10 Amazing Facts About Geese Did you know that geese are good ‘guard dogs’? – As goslings ducks and geese will bond with the first suitable moving stimulus, no matter if this is a goose, person or     even an object. They remain dedicated to that person or object as their surrogate ‘parent’ throughout their lives. – Geese are highly social animals. If they are raised around other livestock and fowl, they usually get along well with    them.2 – Goose is actually the term for female geese, male geese are called ganders. A group of geese on land […]

Elephant Range Expansion in Kabouga Sparks Ecosystem Restoration in Addo Elephant National Park

June 20, 2025 in , , /by

Elephant Range Expansion in Kabouga Sparks Ecosystem Restoration in Addo Elephant National Park South African National Parks (SANParks) successfully translocated 42 elephants from what is known as the Main Camp section of Addo Elephant National Park (AENP) to its newly secured Kabouga section. This critical move is part of ongoing efforts to expand the Addo elephants’ range and restore ecological balance in one of South Africa’s most iconic conservation areas.   The translocation, conducted between 12 and 16 May, was meticulously planned and executed by an expert team of conservationists, wildlife veterinarians and logistics specialists. Each stage was carried out […]

This Mandela Day, Give More Than 67 Minutes

June 19, 2025 in , , /by

This Mandela Day, Give More Than 67 Minutes FOUR PAWS calls on South Africans to give shelter, food, and care to pets in need Building on the success and heartfelt response of the 2024 Mandela Day initiative, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Mandela Day campaign ’67 Kennels of Hope’. A powerful tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legacy of service, compassion, and dignity. This year, we invite South Africans to go beyond symbolic gestures and make a lasting impact on the lives of animals in need. In collaboration with Mdzananda Animal Clinic […]