The National Institute for Communicable Diseases Of South Africa (NICD) has issued an alert regarding rising rabies cases in ...
The NICD warns of rising rabies cases in Cape fur seals. Are you prepared for potential encounters with these wild animals?
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Documentary reveals urgent rabies threat to South Africa’s marine ecosystemA documentary that premiered on 11 January 2025, unpacks the first rabies outbreak in marine animals, affecting Cape fur seals along South Africa’s coast. This rare crisis, linked to jackal-to-seal ...
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Diver attacked off Simon’s Town — what to do if you’re bitten by a rabid sealWhat happens if you get bitten or scratched by an aggressive seal carrying rabies? What are the protocols? These are some of the questions being asked by open-water swimmers, scuba divers and ...
You’ve likely heard the term, “jumping the shark,” but a shark that can jump is hard to imagine. However, in the video above, a 10-foot male great white shark launches himself out of the water, snaps ...
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Four thrilling undersea activities to do in South African watersSouth Africa's waters offer so much more that just some waves to splash in. Take a look at these exciting undersea adventure ...
A recent seal attack off Windmill Beach in Cape Town has drawn attention to the growing threat of rabies within the Cape fur ...
Bird Island in Lambert’s Bay has emerged as a beacon of conservation success, with its Cape Gannet population soaring to 45 ...
South Africa’s Robberg Peninsula is a treacherous place to start life. Thousands of Cape fur seals are squeezed onto a small ledge. A clumsy yearling pup escapes to the water, and once immersed ...
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