Most Antarctic trips explore the western peninsula departing from South America for about 10 days. This is the most beautiful ...

The department of forestry, fisheries and environment has confirmed the presence of the high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus on South Africa’s sub-Antarctic territory of Marion Island.

The deaths of adult seabirds are of great concern as most species only start to breed at 3 to 10 years of age, and most ...

Experts warn that South Africa is on the brink of an avian influenza disaster, urging the government to act swiftly to ...

The virus has claimed 150 wandering albatross chicks, but adults in other species are a bigger concern, says the Department ...

Southern elephant seals are the 'canary in the coal mine' for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may react to future climate change and human impact, new research shows.

Southern elephant seals are the “canary in the coal mine” for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may ...

Although camping is a unique and special experience, it's not for every one. Snowshoeing on the tundra is a way to experience ...

The newborns, known as pups, are born with a distinct white fur coat, which eventually molts ... From the Arctic to the Antarctic, and from rocky shores to sandy beaches, seals and sea lions continue ...

From the polar ice caps to temperate waters, seals inhabit oceans worldwide, from the Arctic to the Antarctic.

FILE: A Cape Fur Seal sunbathes on the deserted quay at Kalk Bay Harbour in Cape Town on April 14, 2020. Picture: RODGER BOSCH/AFP CAPE TOWN - It has emerged that a rabies outbreak amongst the ...