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Fascinating BLACK FOOTED CAT Facts

The Black-footed cat’s scientific name, Felis nigripes, is derived from the Latin words “felis,” meaning cat, and “nigripes,” meaning black-footed. It belongs to the family Felidae, under the genus Felis, which includes other small wild cats like the jungle cat (Felis chaus) and African wildcat (Felis lybica). According to genetic studies, the Black-footed cat is most closely related to the African wildcat and the jungle cat. The Black-footed cat’s scientific

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PETS NEED A Break too!

BOSKY DELL ON BOULDERS BEACH There is a bosky dell of rounded milkwood trees trying to encircle the timber path between Boulders and Seaforth beaches. Bosky Dell is the name given to one of the original Boulder’s properties, just steps away from the now-famous African (Jackass) penguin reserve near Simonstown. Perhaps it is because the images of giant granite boulders, the aquamarine-coloured sea, and the black-and-white, dinner-suited penguins have become

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Recipes (July / August 2025)

6 Winter Warmers FOR YOUR Fireside Feasting Made with Love! Mushroom & Potato Curry Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of oil1 onion – roughly chopped1 large potato chopped into small chunks1 brinjal trimmed and chopped into chunks250g button mushrooms2-4 tablespoons of curry paste (depending on how hot you like it)150ml vegetable stock400ml can reduced-fat coconut milkchopped coriander Instructions: Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and potato. Cover, then

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Ask The Vet – Dr. Travis Gray

Hi, my name is Travis and I’m a vet at a referral practice in Cape Town, dealing exclusively with dogs and cats. I’m a catlover, and proud cat-dad to two rescues named Natsu and Falcon. In a world filled with conflicting veterinary information, Pet Prints has given me a chance to try and make sense of some of the muddle. So, if you have anything you want to ask, send

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PETS NEEDS A BREAK – Overberg

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

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Recipes Winter Issue 2026

. . . RAINBOW WELCOME ROLLS Ingredients:12 spring roll rice paper wrappers½ cup mint leaves½ small pack Thai basil leaves4 spring onions (cut in half

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Heart & Home

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,

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Recipes (April / May 2026)

Spring Sprout & Marrow Soup Ingredients: 450g baby marrow, chopped1 onion, roughly chopped2 celery sticks, roughly chopped1 carrot, roughly chopped4 Tbsp butter3 Tbsp flour3 cups

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Trails To Thrive

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

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Fascinating Honey Badger Facts

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

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Growing Together

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;

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Small Steps, Big Progress

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

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A Fresh New Start

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

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