Scientists added descriptive terms to the existing general Indigenous frog and reptile names to make them specific.

Naming all the creatures and plants in nature is no small task. Fortunate Phaka is a zoologist who has conducted the first comprehensive analysis of naming and classification of frogs and reptiles in ...

As the world marks World Penguin Day, South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting one of its most iconic yet ...

While many may associate large birds with flightless ... across eastern and southern Africa. Two recognized subspecies exist: Ardeotis kori kori, found primarily in southern Africa including Botswana, ...

H5N1 virus is spreading southwards in wild waterfowl into Central and South America, with associated spillover into domestic birds. Ongoing HPAI mortality also is occurring in wild birds and domestic ...

A team of scientists who study vertebrate fossil tracks and traces on South Africa's southern Cape coast have identified the ...

JOHANNESBURG, April 25 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand firmed on Friday as investors awaited clarity amid a dispute over the national budget that has rattled domestic markets. At 1500 GMT ...

South African bank notes featuring an image of former South African President Nelson Mandela are displayed at an office in Johannesburg, File. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko JOHANNESBURG, April 25 ...

JOHANNESBURG, April 24 (Reuters) - The South African rand was stable on Thursday after the finance ministry said it was withdrawing a contentious increase in value-added tax (VAT) that was due to ...

Arctic snowy owls fly thousands of miles south to Boston Logan International Airport. And every season, Norman Smith drives less than an hour to try to snatch them up.

Shoppers look for items as they shop at an outlet of retailer Checkers in Sandton City mall, in Sandton, South Africa, August 28, 2024. REUTERS/Lelethu Madikane JOHANNESBURG, April 23 (Reuters ...

Super Eagles midfielder Papa Daniel is attracting interest from South African side, Stellenbosch. According to reports, Stellenbosch are offering the Niger Tornadoes star a $10 million monthly salary.