Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they ...

Springbok is considered the national animal of South Africa. Its name was derived from the Afrikaans ethnic group. To them, ...

a study in South Africa has found. Scientists played recordings of people talking normally through speakers hidden at water holes in the Kruger National Park. About 95% of animals were extremely ...

The research team from Western University played recordings of various sounds to animals at waterholes in South Africa's ...

Willie Hepburn, a legendary figure in South African motorsport with a career spanning over five decades, has passed away at ...

The classic African safari that books and movies show comes true in South Africa Kruger national park wildlife holiday ...

Melanie Verwoerd is in the UK this week to urge the Government to commit to its manifesto pledge to ban trophy imports into ...

ProVeg South Africa has released the third annual edition of the Plant-Based-Friendly Fast-Food Franchise Ranking report, coinciding with World Vegan Month, ...

The robin won. The first national animal to be used as a symbol in South Africa was the springbuck (or springbok), proposed in 1906 as a name for the country’s rugby team ahead of a tour of Europe.

The robin won. The first national animal to be used as a symbol in South Africa was the springbuck (or springbok), proposed in 1906 as a name for the country's rugby team ahead of a tour of Europe.

King protea. Carol Phillips/iStock/Getty Images Reflecting its mega-biodiversity status, South Africa boasts five national animal and plant symbols. These are the national animal (springbok ...