Wild Ways Learning Centre

07/06/2026

06/06/2026

Parrots often rub or scrape their beaks against branches after feeding to remove food and wear away tiny amounts of keratin. Like our fingernails, a parrot's beak is constantly growing, so regular wear helps keep it in good condition.

Look at how much work its feet are doing. Even while leaning almost sideways, this Cape Parrot stays balanced on the branch as it presses its beak firmly against the bark. Its entire body is stretched low and sideways to get leverage. This shows just how flexible and coordinated Cape Parrots are in the canopy.

Parrots regularly use their beaks when climbing, almost like a third limb. A well-maintained beak is essential for feeding, climbing, manipulating objects, and even social interactions. It's one of the many ways Cape Parrots rely on their feet, beak, and body to move through the forest canopy.

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06/06/2026

Share your photos of wildlife in your 'hood – from birds to insects, reptiles to amphibians, mammals and more. You could win some epic prizes & feature in our 2027 Calendar.

📅 Entries Open: June - November 2026

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05/06/2026

This is remarkable!

When we released Vulpro's very first captive-bred Lappet-faced Vulture on 14 May, we knew we were sending a piece of history into the skies. Today, the tracking data left us absolutely breathless. In just under three weeks, this pioneering bird has flown over 1,597 kilometers, charting a spectacular course across the African continent.

Leaving his release site behind, he confidently navigated the vast, wild airspaces of Botswana, riding the thermals like a seasoned veteran. He didn't stop there. He has now officially crossed into Namibia, soaring right into the rich, expansive wilderness surrounding the iconic Etosha region.

To see a bird that was hatched and raised under our care seamlessly transition into the wild is the ultimate validation of our captive breeding program. He is living the life he was born for, covering massive distances and proving that the future of his species has a fighting chance.

We are watching his tracking data with immense pride as he explores his new Namibian territory.

Stay tuned as this incredible journey unfolds. 🇳🇦🇧🇼🇿🇦

03/06/2026

COME JOIN OUR NEXT LIVE WEBINAR:
Become a Wildlife First Responder

Tuesday, 30 June | 6pm-8:30pm

Find out more here: https://wildways.org.za/event/online-wildlife-first-responder-training/

29/05/2026

The Western Cape Environmental Education Friends (WCEEF), together with members CapeNature, Western Cape Government, SANBI, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Nature Connect, SANParks, Working on Fire, the City of Cape Town and the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, announces...

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

We’re looking for a Project Coordinator: Socio-Economic Development for WESSA’s Western Cape team, to support community-based environmental and socio-economic programmes focused on Eco Hubs, sustainable agriculture and livelihood initiatives.

This is a remote role based in Laingsburg, in the Central Karoo.

This role includes project coordination, logistics support, stakeholder engagement, reporting and supporting field-based programme activities across multiple sites.

If you’re organised, community-focused and passionate about sustainable development, we’d love to hear from you.

Click here to read the full requirements before applying:https://www.wessa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Vacancy-Project-Coordinator-Socio-Economic-Development-Western-Cape-1-1.pdf

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