Riverine Rabbits – South Africa’s most Endangered Animal

The Riverine Rabbit (Bunolagus monticularis) is one of the world’s rarest and most endangered mammals and is South Africa’s most endangered wildlife species. Critically Endangered since 2003, this rare rabbit is an important species for measuring ecosystem health. Number of Riverine Rabbits left in the wild: The current population is estimated at less than 250 breeding […]

African Mountain Gorillas – the largest and one of the rarest primates alive

A subspecies of endangered Eastern Gorillas, the Critically Endangered Mountain Gorilla is one of the rarest great apes in the world. The Cross River Gorilla, a subspecies of Western Gorillas, is the world’s most endangered gorilla, with only about 250-300 individuals found in the highlands of Cameroon and Nigeria. Number of endangered African Mountain Gorillas (Gorilla beringei ssp. beringei) left in […]

Pangolin

Pangolins are one of the most adorable, unique and interesting looking animals in the world. Often called the ‘scaly-anteater,’ these mysterious creatures are sadly at risk of extinction due to unethical hunting practices where their scales are used for human consumption. As it is extremely rare to spot one in the wild, not many people are aware […]