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Fascinating Sloth Facts

Sloths are divided into two main categories: two-toed and three-toed sloths, which are distinguished by the number of claws on their forelimbs. The scientific name for sloths is Bradypus variegatus (three-toed sloth) and Choloepus didactylus (two-toed sloth). They belong to the family Bradypodidae and are part of the order Pilosa. There are six species of sloths currently recognized. The six species of sloths include: the two-toed sloth, the three-toed sloth,

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Top Tips for pets to be calm and safe this firework season

by Bryony Van Niekerk Remember, remember the 5th of November. With the end of year fast approaching that means it is almost time for the dreaded fireworks to start- Guy Fawkes Day on 5 November and then Christmas and New Years. Thankfully, South Africa doesn’t seem to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day anymore- at least here in Gauteng anyway. To be honest I had to Google who he was and it’s

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Triumphs and Tails with Tracy

Nestled within the lush landscapes of South Africa, Dog Town SA has blossomed into a renowned sanctuary for dogs in need, a testament to its founder Tracy McQuarrie’s unwavering dedication to animal welfare. Tracy’s journey with Dog Town began unexpectedly; she was deeply moved by a TV show that highlighted the compassionate work at Dogtown, an animal sanctuary in Utah, USA. Determined to bring similar standards of care to South

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Fascinating Sloth Facts

Sloths are divided into two main categories: two-toed and three-toed sloths, which are distinguished by the number of claws on their forelimbs. The scientific name

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Fascinating Axolotl Facts

Axolotls are not fish but amphibians from the family Ambystomatidae (order Caudata). Their scientific name is Ambystoma mexicanum. The name ‘axolotl’ comes from the Nahuatl

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Pets Need a Break too

BY BRIAN BERKMAN Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued

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Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

Legacy in Leadership Interviewing and writing about the Mayor of Cape Town is no small task, especially when the individual is as influential as Mayor

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Fascinating Aardwolf Facts

The aardwolves belong to the sub-family Hyaeninae and its scientific name is Proteles cristatus. Despite its name, the aardwolf is a member of the hyena

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Francois on family + fame

Balancing the demands of a flourishing music career with the responsibilities of family life is a delicate art that South African pop/rock sensation Francois van

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Fascinating Grasshopper Facts

Grasshoppers and Locust belong to the order Orthoptera, which also includes crickets and katydids. Locusts are actually species of short-horned grasshoppers. Grasshoppers existed long before

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Pets Need a Break too

BY BRIAN BERKMAN Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued

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