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Tiger cub kept as a pet in KZN yard is confiscated, moved to Pretoria Zoo
The male cub, weighing just under 17 kilograms, is estimated to be between four and six-months-old
Kommetjie’s giant squid evokes mysteries of the deep
The second giant squid to wash up on Western Cape beaches in two years was cut into chunks before it could be removed for observation.
What the? A sex-crazed pitbull chases, kills and humps a cow in King William’s Town
What could have been a simple mischievous dog-chases-cow story turned into a very bizarre one
SPCA inspectors deny claims of racial abuse by Modise’s farm manager
Two inspectors from the SPCA have dismissed reports that they have racially abused Thandi Modise’s farm manager during an inspection.
Modise’s farm: ‘Threats’ to the lives of SPCA inspectors
SPCA inspectors say they will lay criminal charges against members of Thandi Modise’s staff who allegedly threatened them at her farm.
Animal rights group takes on Mpumalanga mine
The SPCA has laid charges against a private mine and farm after thousands of fish and birds died in a dam near Middelburg.
SPCA to investigate military horses in ‘bad condition’
The SPCA has obtained a North Gauteng High Court order to allow it to investigate the wellbeing of horses owned by 12 SA Infantry Battalion.
SPCA slams Namibia’s plans to send ‘Noah’s Ark’ to Cuba
Namibia has been condemned for planning to donate a "Noah’s Ark" of 150 wild animals – including lions, rhino, cheetah and leopards – to Cuba.
Large bills boost cover for pets
The insurance industry shows signs of strong growth as the cost of care for animals rises. Lloyd Gedye reports.
Namibian women bare all for animal welfare calendar
Monty, a white mongrel with black ears, sat next to her owner at a Windhoek shopping centre and enjoyed pats from children as their mothers shrieked.
SPCA defends animal carcass dumping
The SPCA on Thursday defended its policy of disposing of animal corpses on a Johannesburg landfill.
Every mongrel has his day
Township mutts pretend to be pampered pooches while strutting their stuff to win Best in Show
Dissection software saves lab animals
It’s not just concern for the squeamish biology students who wince at the feel of cutting into a formaldehyde-soaked animal. Think about the frog. The pig. Or even the rat.…