Deformed tusks
Consider how important an elephants’ tusks are to them. They allow them to tear bark off trees to eat, reach down and dig up small bulbs that may be just under the ground and break big branches off to get…
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Category: Interesting Facts
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Elephants in musth
Elephant bulls can be very aggressive when they are in musth (i.e. ready to mate) and one must keep a safe distance from them. But how do you know that you are dealing with an elephant bull in musth? Firstly…Read More »
The Reed cormorant
The Reed Cormorant is a fascinating bird very similar to the renowned African Darter – but the Cormorant has a few extra tricks up his sleeve! Obtaining food is the most important part of any animal’s life. The Cormorant, like…Read More »
The Short-tailed Eagle
The Short-tailed Eagle, which was formerly known as the Bateleur, is quite a spectacular sight to see. The word “Bateleur” is French and means “tight-rope walker”. The eagle got its name from its peculiar flight pattern – while in flight…Read More »
Vultures
Some mornings it is possible to see a flock of vultures such as these on the ground. This is primarily because they are warming up after a cool night. Their large wing span means that they are too big to…Read More »
The Rock Monitor
The rock monitor or leguaan is one of the largest lizards in our country and extremely powerful. They have no venom but do have an extremely muscular body and can grow up to 1,5 metres in length. Being this size…Read More »
The Leopard Tortoise
The first rains of the season have fallen and the Leopard Tortoises are back again! This small one was crossing the road in a little open area, slowly making his way towards the dam. He was only about 7cm in length…Read More »
The African Wild Dog
In a wild dog pack urinating is used for multiple reasons. Apart from relieving themselves they also urinate to mark their territory, although this is usually done only by the alpha male and female – the rest of the pack…Read More »
The African Fish Eagle
The African Fish Eagle, as its name suggests, lives mainly on fish. It has specially adapted talons for catching fish. Since fish have a slimy mucous covering it, it makes it difficult to hold on to them, but the fish…Read More »
The Bush Baby
The bush baby is specially adapted to living life in the trees because of flat “discs” on the fingers and toes as well as a shortened index finger to help with grip. One of the most noticeable aspects of the…Read More »
