Deep Into Africa

19/07/2018

We are missing Madiba’s presence today. Sleep well Nelson Mandela.

07/06/2018

Outstanding and so moving!

13/07/2015

Lion cub cuteness in the Kalahari. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7x_8D7zXnk

We found this family of lions next to the road in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The young lions were in a playful mood while the old ones were not so ver...

14/06/2015

A VERY close encounter with a curious elephant. This is a heartstopping but sublime moment. Please ... their presence enriches the world, stop shooting them for personal ego and gain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0HJRww0dp4

31/05/2015

It is difficult to remain unmoved by the drama of a newborn baby elephant standing for the first time at the urging of the entire herd.

29/04/2015

Elephants rush out to meet a newborn member of their family. It is beautiful to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m24WBnWQZAI

20/03/2015

A stunning and gut wrenching look at a baby elephant orphanage that is being overwhelmed by the numbers of little ones being rescued. Poaching is out of control and all we can do is hope that programs like the Air Shepherd (see the prior post) and a new ban on ivory saleswill help slow the rate of the slaughter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hErfU4gb1GQ

With the price of ivory increasing, more elephants are being slaughtered and their orphaned babies are left in need of special care at an elephant orphanage ...

25/10/2014

We fell in love with this rare video footage of one of Africa's most endangered species ... the wild dog. Here is a mother and her cubs playing outside their den at Idube Game Reserve.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aADRngcaa8

The African Wild Dog puppies playing around the entrance to their den. This was the first sighting I had of these pups. Filmed at Idube Game Reserve in South...

21/09/2014

An amazing cinemagraph of African highland gorillas.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3ROj335BJodMmduUFJkbmRpV00/edit?usp=sharing

20/09/2014

A beautiful story of people saving Africa's irreplaceable treasures. https://m.facebook.com/thedswt/photos/a.167086934888.112085.120805694888/10152690445099889/?type=1

Saving an African Icon

On 15th September an iconic bull elephant in Tsavo was saved thanks to the combined efforts of The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Kenya Wildlife Service.

DSWT Pilot Neville Sheldrick spotted the injured elephant while on patrol and immediately raised the alarm. That was the moment this elephant's fate began to change, from what would have been a slow agonising death caused by a poison arrow to what will be his recovery and a second chance.

Watch the video as the DSWT/KWS Tsavo Veterinary Team and rapid response helicopter come to the aid of this beautiful bull http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnLBuU518Tg

Read the full story on our website: http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/updates/updates.asp?ID=717

20/08/2014

Beautiful footage of highly endangered African Wild Dog. This quickly disappearing species can still be found in the great reserves like the Kruger National Park in South Africa, although you need to be very lucky to see them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b-vmg-8fpwh

Lycaon pictus is a canid found only in Africa, especially in savannas and lightly wooded areas. It is variously called the African wild dog, African hunting ...

03/08/2014

A beautiful moment with a wild gorilla is captured on video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnXzDDMk0mQ

This footage is captured in the the mountains of the Bwindi.

25/07/2014

A baby Zebra takes it's very first steps
http://youtu.be/gt8BDiwUr54

http://www.africafreak.com An amazing video clip about baby zebra's first steps into life! Footage taken in Ngorongoro Crater.

13/07/2014

If you dont have tears in your eyes at the end of this video you need help. There is so much more to be gained from protecting Africa's wild treasures than profiting from their death.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOHw7lX3Gu4

We rescued this young eight months old calf early this week. Luckily the report came in early in the morning and we were able to get there quick before the m...

30/03/2014

Treasure Karoo Action Group - Home

Help save the Karoo from big oil. This beautiful arid region is home to unique fauna and flora, and is being threatened by large oil companies like Shell who wish to frack the hell out of it for quick profits. Enough is enough! shttp://www.treasurethekaroo.co.za/

Treasure Karoo Action Group (TKAG) is here for YOU. We oppose the introduction and licensing of FRACKING in South Africa in the absence of conclusive proof that FRACKING is the only and the best answer to our energy and employment needs in SA.

08/03/2014

A New Season!

If you are hankering for a solid dose of South African music and indulgent banter then welcome to Tune Me What? Season Two - Episode 1...

We’re back for another season of Tune Me What? – the podcast highlighting the best of South African music. After escaping the British winter for some South African sunshine, Brett was able to do some shopping for the show and in this first episode of the second season, he and Leon dip i...

17/10/2013

The dream of truly free preschool is here if you want it

South Africa has way more than wilderness to offer the world. Here is a South African woman doing amazing things in the United States. Please visit her indiegogo page and support the children's charity she founded that is doing such wonderful work.
http://igg.me/at/PlayToLearn/x/4835090

Play-To-Learn offers a free preschool education to children in under-served communities, and empowers parents & caregivers to be their child's primary educator.

28/06/2013

Leon Lazarus & Brett Lock - Episode 7

Nelson Mandela once said that it was music and dancing that made him at peace with the world and with himself. He also inspired some great music. In this very special episode of 'Tune Me What?', Leon and Brett celebrate Madiba's life with some of those fantastic songs. Listen to the show at http://tunemewhat.com and leave comments on their page at https://www.facebook.com/TuneMeWhat. All shows are available for free download or streaming from the iTunes store.

As we reflect on the sad fact of Madiba’s mortality and contemplate a world without his shining moral beacon, this special episode of Tune Me What? plays some of the great South African music he has inspired. As the great man once said himself: “It is music and dancing that makes me at peace with th...

25/06/2013

BEAUTIFUL Nelson Mandela with Johnny Clegg Asimbonanga Pray for MADIBA

As we wait with the world for news of Nelson Mandela's health, we would like to share this tribute to the great man who gave hope to so many around the world. He represents the very best of Africa in his statesmanlike actions after the end of Apartheid and remains South Africa's grandfather.

Pray for MADIBA

21/05/2013

Tune Me What?

If you are interested in South African culture and would love to hear more South African music to get you jiving, here is the podcast for you! Thanks to Brett and Leon for placing a spotlight on this eclectic and absolutely awesome music!
https://www.facebook.com/tunemewhat

Tune Me What? is podcast and blog by Brett Lock and Leon Lazarus that highlights South African music and artists at home and around the world.

22/04/2013

Aardvark

A is for Aardvark!!!!!

Aardvarks are quite versatile in their housing choices. They can be found in all regions, from dry savannas to rain forests

02/04/2013

'Marshall Plan' for African wildlife?

The debate over whether to fence Africa's parks or not is reigniting in the wake of increased poaching and environmental impact from human encroachment. Does the U of Minn have it right? You decide. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130308103419.htm

African lions and villagers would benefit from fences to protect them from each other, according to a new study.

14/03/2013

Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn™

Remember that preschool program from South Africa ...? Check out this very cute video they posted.

Kisses from our children to all of you who have contributed and those of you yet to contribute on our crowdfunding page at http://igg.me/at/teacherlee/x/2138802

06/03/2013

The Teacher Lee Supercharged School Readiness Program

A program that had its genesis in South Africa is now offering a FREE preschool program to the 40% of children in the United States who do not receive one. This really is a case of one good turn deserves another. Americans have been generous friends to South Africa and this program is one small way to give back. Kudos Teacher Lee!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-teacher-lee-supercharged-school-readiness-program/x/2138802?c=home

Every child deserves a free preschool education. The Teacher Lee book, DVD & online resource center will fund this free preschool program for years to come.

02/03/2013

AWF: Conserving Wildlife: Grevy's Zebras

With only about 2000 left in the wild, the Grevy's Zebra is in a race to extinction without the intervention of organizations like the AWF.

Grevy’s zebras – the largest of the three zebra species – are feeling the pinch of growing human populations in Africa. Since the 1970s, these large zebras have lost huge areas of habitat to settlements and agriculture. The result: the Grevy’s zebra population is now just 2,000 to 2,500 animals – on...

19/02/2013

Protecting the Mali Elephants from War

This is an incredible initiative! From war comes conservation.

The Portal for the Conservation of Africa's Flora and Fauna - ACF works to preserve Africa's wildlife by supporting, linking and conducting conservation projects throughout the continent.

06/02/2013

Lowveld Wild Dog Project | African Wildlife Conservation Fund

Like so many species, wild dog are facing extinction. get involved and donate to save this beautiful creature.

Despite their beauty, enigmatic nature, and incredible social structure, African wild dogs are the most endangered large carnivore in southern Africa, facing local extinction in many areas. The Lowveld Wild Dog Project actively promotes and facilitates the conservation of this endangered species in…

06/02/2013

Deep Into Africa's cover photo

17/01/2013

South African Rhino Poaching Hits New High, Group Says

It is time to do something bold and audacious to end Rhino poaching. If the current trend continues there will be no Rhino left in Africa and the far east will have to look elsewhere for male potency remedies. Has anyone thought of sending these impotent idiots emergency shipments of Vi**ra?

Despite ongoing protection efforts, rhinoceros poaching continues its sharp increase.

11/12/2012

We are keeping Nelson Mandela in our thoughts today. Get well soon Madiba.