WATCH ☺️ What happens when an ant bites a pangolin's tongue? For an animal with no teeth, it's ironic that pangolins eat insects that can bite 🐜. Pangolins have adaptations that prevent ants from causing too much damage, but occasionally one will find a tender spot. This young

🦒🦒 Breaking news for giraffes! The @USFWS has proposed listing four giraffe species under the Endangered Species Act! With fewer than 69,000 mature individuals left in the wild, giraffe populations have plummeted nearly 40% since the 1980s 💔. This is due to habitat loss,

#DYK Being specialist ant feeders, pangolins consume numerous species of ant and termite 🐜🪲. They're equipped with incredibly strong forearms and large claws to dig through hard outer layers of ant and termite mounds to get to the inhabitants. But what happens when the ant

🌱 @HSIAfrica launched its #GreenMondaySA initiative in two rural schools in Genadendal! Hundreds of students are now enjoying nutrient-packed, plant-based meals made with ingredients grown in their own school gardens! 🌽 The program not only aims to enhance the nutritional

Going on holiday? Think twice before you participate in elephant experiences. 🐘 Many tourism activities are unethical and cause pain and suffering to these animals. Travelers should always research before booking an activity to understand which activities to avoid.

Sterilizing your dog is more than just preventing conception — it’s a decision that contributes to their long-term health and well-being. Spaying and neutering can help to reduce certain health risks, and even improve your dog’s behavior. 🐾❤️ Unfortunately, there are many

🦁The South Africa’s government recently committed to ban captive lion breeding. Now we are urging the government to extend the ban to ALL big cats and predators, and prohibit any interaction with these animals. 🙏⚠️PLEASE help us! Add your voice and sign:

We welcome @CrueltyFreeEU's #TheRATlist, suggesting 10 common animal tests that could be replaced with humane, non-animal methods 🚫💉🐁 Animal testing is still legal in South Africa, causing the animals unnecessary pain, suffering & almost always death💔. We oppose the

🐘 🌍 Our world-renowned #ElephantImmunocontraception Program is only possible thanks to the incredible support of our partners! Together we've vaccinated nearly 1,700 female elephants across 50 reserves in South Africa as a humane and proactive approach to elephant population

✨🧡 Special sighting of a caracal at @CapePointSA Nature Reserve - in the wild where they belong! Caracals are very important for managing ecological balance. They are keystone species: animals whose disappearance can cause the increase or decline of others. 🌍🐾 Their

Beautiful Bruno was brought to one of our #HealthyPetsHealthierCommunity primary health clinics in Cape Agulhas, suffering from a severe tick infestation. He received immediate tick treatment and was given medication to continue at home. After several months of care, he’s now

Wonderful news👏🦁 @environmentza's Minister Dion George reaffirmed his commitment to phase out & ultimately ban the commercial captive lion breeding industry in South Africa! @hsiafrica welcomes & fully supports the Minster, who stated, “I have taken a clear and decisive

SIGN @hsiafrica’s Big Cats SA petition here:

#DYK that there are an estimated 7,800 lions kept in more than 342 captive facilities across South Africa, breeding lions & other big cats for commercial purposes such as cub petting, volun-tourism, entertainment, “canned” or captive trophy hunting, & trade 🦁💔. ⚠YOU can

@HSIAfrica partnered with Hoedspruit AnimaL Outreach, offering sponsored vaccinations and sterilizilations to community pets. This improves pet welfare, manages overpopulation, and shields wild and endangered species from diseases like rabies. Be a responsible pet owner ‼

🦠🐾 Saturday is #WorldRabiesDay! This deadly viral infection primarily affecting dogs & cats but is easily transmittable to humans through bites or wounds from rabid animals. @WHO states that over 59,000 people globally die of rabies yearly. #Rabies can also spill over to

🐾🇿🇦 Happy #heritageday2024 🐾 🇿🇦 Today, we celebrate not only the rich tapestry of cultures that make South Africa so unique, but also the incredible wildlife that is a vital part of our shared heritage. South Africa is home to an extraordinary variety of species that hold

South Africa has a disturbing secret. At least 7,800 lions are suffering in captivity — legally. Breeders tear the lion cubs away from their mothers at just a few days old, only to offer them as living photo props and fake “orphans” for paying volunteers to hand-raise, and tame