South Africa is home to many indigenous animals, including over 200 mammal species. South Africa is best known for the “Big Five”: elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. South Africa is also home to cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, kudus, wildebeest and zebra. There are eight whale species in South African waters. The most commonly seen whale […]
Many celebrities attending the 2013 inauguration and the galas that followed were seen wearing fur – fur that once covered a real animal’s body. We humans no longer have to depend on animal fur to keep us warm in cold weather. In times long ago, it was a necessity, but that’s no longer the case. […]
The issue of animal testing is an important one for animal rights activists and pet lovers. What is the issue and what can you do about it? Product testing About 10% of all animals used for scientific purposes are used for product testing. Drugs, cosmetics, pesticides, food additives, and other products that might be hazardous […]
