by Abrie Coetzee | Sep 27, 2012 | Nature & Wildlife |
The 13th most endangered mammal in the world, the riverine rabbit is South Africa’s second most threatened species after the De Winton’s golden mole. It faces an uncertain future. The Riverine rabbit is endemic to the central Karoo Desert of South...
by Abrie Coetzee | Aug 1, 2012 | Destinations, Nature & Wildlife |
Johannesburg is know for its urban character, high-rise buildings and shopping malls, but there is another side of the city. Nature is never far away and the city is renowned for a wide range of natural treasures just waiting for your visit. A good starting point is...
by Abrie Coetzee | Jun 20, 2012 | Nature & Wildlife |
Each year during June and July, huge shoals of sardines make their way north to the waters of KwaZulu Natal. Millions of sardines spawn in the cool waters of the Agulhas Bank and move northward to the warmer waters along South Africa’s east coast. It’s not...
by SA Places | May 23, 2012 | Nature & Wildlife |
The dugong is a large marine mammal which, spans the waters of at least 37 countries throughout the Indo-Pacific, though the majority of dugongs live in the northern waters of Australia. The dugong has a fusiform body with no dorsal fin or hind limbs, instead...
by Abrie Coetzee | May 14, 2012 | Nature & Wildlife |
The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also known as the Lammergeier, is a large solitary bird that inhabits mainly mountainous regions. It differs from other vultures in that its head is fully feathered. Like other vultures it is a scavenger, feeding mostly from...
by Abrie Coetzee | May 3, 2012 | Nature & Wildlife |
The African Oystercatcher or African Black Oystercatcher, (Haematopus moquini) is a large wader which breeds on the rocky coasts and islands of southern Africa. It is the largest of all the species. It has a coastal breeding range which stretches from Lüderitz in...
