I’ve been reading quite a few biographies lately, and a few things have become quiteevident. Namely: No great person has ever had it easy. If you want to reach greatness, never measure your success with that of other people. We are all unique in our own right and don’t need to explain our paths, personalities or goals to anyone, not even those who want to criticize them. And probably the
THE SCIENTIFIC NAME FOR A SHARK IS ELASMOBRANCHII. They form part of the basic fish category group, even if they don’t have a bony skeleton, like many other fish. They are still categorized with other vertebrates in the Phylum Chordata, Subphylum Vertebrata, and Class Elasmobranchii. THIS CLASS (ELASMOBRANCHII) IS MADE UP OF ABOUT 1,000 SPECIES OF SHARKS, SKATES, AND RAYS. Based on fossil scales found, scientists believe that sharks have
Paws in the Overberg: Julie Berkman- Fluckiger’s Guide to Stanford BY BRIAN BERKMAN Julie Berkman-Fluckiger sniffs out a remarkable stay at a fire-restored Stanford home
“Behind every healthy pet is a caring vet with a heart full of compassion.” I’ve been a veterinarian for 29 years. If you hadtold me
On a beautiful afternoon at Klein Kaap Boutique Hotel in Centurion, a group of rescue puppies stole the show. They tumbled across the lawns, explored
Your pets spend majority of their lives at home, soit is important to ensure their home environment issupportive. By making small changes to their everydayliving,
THE AFRICAN DRIVER ANT BELONGS TO THE GENUS DORYLUS, ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS GROUPS OF ANTS IN AFRICA. THE AFRICAN DRIVER ANT BELONGS TO
By: Jenni Davies Every home has a heartbeat. For Marié de Klerk, that heartbeat has a glossy caramel coat, four paws, and enough energy to
. . . RAINBOW WELCOME ROLLS Ingredients:12 spring roll rice paper wrappers½ cup mint leaves½ small pack Thai basil leaves4 spring onions (cut in half
There is something incredibly special about the relationship between humans and their pets. Long before science confirmed the emotional and psychological benefits of companion animals,
Spring Sprout & Marrow Soup Ingredients: 450g baby marrow, chopped1 onion, roughly chopped2 celery sticks, roughly chopped1 carrot, roughly chopped4 Tbsp butter3 Tbsp flour3 cups
Inspiring pet-friendly destinations where every trail walked together tells a story of growth CEDERBERG MOUNTAINS Rugged, dramatic, and beautifully untamed, the Cederberg Mountains are a
Fascinating Honey badger (Mellivora capensis) The honey badger (Mellivora capensis) is the only surviving species in the genus Mellivora and the subfamily Mellivorinae. The species
By: Jenni Davies Our furry family members don’t all enter our lives at the same stage. We welcome some as roly-poly babies or gangly juveniles;
BY TRACY MCQUARRIE Understanding the Changing World of Pet Care and Animal WelfareOver the past few decades, the way we care for our pets has
COCO’S IVDD RECOVERY STORY Coco, a lively French Bulldog, suddenly lost function in her back legs. Her owners immediately knew something was wrong. She was
By Bryony Van Niekerk Finding a property to rent or buy that fits your needs is hard enough. Add pets into the mix and suddenly
Cape Town isn’t just growing in theory. It’s happening in real time. The City of Cape Town approves tens of thousands of new residential apartments
“Behind every healthy pet is a caring vet with a heart full of compassion.” My patients can’t tell me where it hurts. Some of them
It’s a fresh new year – and, if you’re like many of us, you’re sorting, spring cleaning, and goal setting like a Collie herding its
By Tracy Mcquarrie There’s something magical about a fresh new start. Whether it’s the beginning of a new year, a new season, or simply a
Think adoption fees are excessive? Here’s the truth… You’ve found The One – the perfect shelter pet who speaks to your heart. But then you
