Eaten alive by maggots!
Just another internet hoax. Or is it? |
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Bird people risk parrot fever
Coughing, tight chest, fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches? If you keep or work with birds, these might be symptoms of a potentially fatal infection: parrot fever. |
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Is your home a roach motel?
You switch on the kitchen light at night and there they are, merrily scurrying away. getting rid of them is not so easy, though. Our Envirohealth expert gives a few tips. |
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How to avoid shark attacks
There's no reason to let shark attack fears spoil your summer. Just take a few basic precautions, and, if you spend a lot of time in the sea, maybe consider getting a Shark Shield. |
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Shark attacks on the increase?
There seems to have been a steady increase in shark attacks in South Africa's waters, but is it the fault of humans or sharks? |
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The bang and the whimper
You feel like a bit of a spoilsport denying the excitement of fireworks to kids. But is a brief moment of fun really worth the risk? |
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Rats alive!
Rats can transmit diseases to humans, but if you keep a clean house and practice good personal hygiene, the risk is slight. |
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Don’t let the bed bugs bite!
The mention of bed bugs brings to mind seedy boarding houses and unsavoury backpacker establishments. But even respectable homes sometimes harbour these unwelcome guests. |
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Are pigeons flying rats?
Pigeons often move in under roof eaves or into ceilings, driving the human inhabitants crazy with their cooing. But what are the health risks involved? |
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Scorpions
There’s something about that viciously efficient combination of grasping pincers and curved sting that sparks terror in the human brain.
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No flies on you
It's not just that flies are annoying, they're germ-laden. This summer, strike them off your guest-list. |
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How to survive a bee swarm
What do you do when a swarm of bees heads your way? Memorize these tips for summer. |
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Sting of death
'Crocodile hunter' was stung in the heart by a stingray. What are these creatures and how can you protect yourself against them? |
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Charming snakes
It’s a peculiar way to spend a weekend perhaps, but snake handling has some unexpected health benefits.
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Cool snake facts
Myths, misinformation and mystery tend to proliferate around snakes. Even if you think you know a thing or two about these amazing creatures, you might not know it all - yet. |
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Call yourself an animal lover?
During World Animal Week, learn how small changes can make a big difference to animals everywhere. |
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Wild calling
They get called bunnyhuggers, but they’re also frontline medics in the war on the environment. A look at the work of wildlife rehabilitators.
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