King of the jungle finds his queen: Lions born into captivity find happiness together

Lions who were both born into captivity have found happiness together after their rescuers decided to introduce them to one another. King of the jungle Luke and lioness Phuku defied the odds to form a strong bond at Love Lions Alive sanctuary in Free State, South Africa, after meeting earlier this year. The pair were … Read more

Hands of an ancient human ancestor species were adapted for climbing and ‘some precision movements’

Two million-year-old hominin with human-like thumb knuckles is the earliest ancient human ancestor to use its hands to grasp objects as well as climb trees, study shows Australopithecus sediba is a distant relative that lived two million years ago  Study claims its fingers were suited to climbing and grabbing branches  But its thumb was well-suited … Read more

Dogs trained to protect wildlife have saved 45 rhinos from poachers in South Africa

A pack of dogs have been trained to protect South Africa’s wildlife – and have already saved 45 rhinos from being poached. Many breeds of dog from beagles to bloodhounds have been used to protect the endangered species from poachers. The dogs begin training from birth and learn how to handle all the pressures of … Read more

Flock of vultures swoop in to steal cheetah’s kill before lion snatches it from them 

Feeling cheated? Flock of vultures swoop in to steal cheetah’s kill before lion snatches it from them The cheetah scanned the area in Kruger National Park, South Africa, before eating the impala A group of vultures surrounded it and inch closer every time the cheetah turned around They overpower it and take the meal until … Read more

The new hotel formed from train carriages positioned on a BRIDGE in Africa’s Kruger National Park

It’s a stopping service like no other. Behold what is undoubtedly going to be one of the most sensational hotel openings of 2020 – a set of 13 restored train carriages that will house 31 luxury rooms positioned on an epic bridge inside South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Views of the local wildlife will be … Read more

Wildlife worker dubbed Tiger King of Instagram is filmed punching a lion cub 

An Instagram star who shares terrifying videos of himself playing with lions is being investigated for alleged animal cruelty after he was filmed punching one of his cubs. Dean Schneider, 27, who quit his job as a financier in Switzerland to look after a pride of lions at a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa, uploaded … Read more

Winter Love Island stars ‘lose £500K in missed lucrative projects’

The stars of Love Island’s inaugural winter series have lost £500,000 in ‘missed opportunities’, a PR expert had predicted. Following January’s show, which was filmed in South Africa, stars including Finn Tapp, Paige Turley, Sophie Piper and Luke Trotman were looking to follow to in the success of former stars, with lucrative club promotions and … Read more

Katie Price poses for a sweet snap with ‘guard dog’ Blade

Katie Price poses for a sweet snap with ‘guard dog’ Blade after revealing she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint during South Africa carjacking By Ellie May Donohoe For Mailonline Published: 17:06 BST, 26 April 2020 | Updated: 17:06 BST, 26 April 2020 Katie Price posed with her ‘guard dog’ Slade on Sunday, who she adopted last … Read more

Katie Price says she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint during horrific carjacking

‘I thought I was going to die’: Katie Price says she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint during horrific carjacking with her children in South Africa Katie said she was groped and held at gunpoint in South Africa 2018 The model was with her children Junior, 14, and Princess, 12, when the carjacking happened Katie said … Read more

Baseball jersey for baby Archie and a pop-up book for the Queen among gifts given to the royals

In 2019, the Queen received: Pop-up book to mark the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China from President Xi Jinping Glass globe marking the principal United Kingdom and Commonwealth sites associated with GCHQ during Her Majesty’s reign from the UK Government Small pin badge marking the Centenary of GCHQ from the UK Government Book … Read more