Important South African Indigenous Fruit Crops

...The seeds are poisonous.Sour FigThe sour fig grows on a succulent creeper indigenous to the Western Cape. It makes good jams and is used for soil stabilisation and in water-wise gardens...
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Malnutrition in Pregnancy

...‘Animal experimentation has shown that if you have a magnesium or selenium or zinc or copper deficiency in an animal, and you give it x amount of alcohol and you give the same amount of alcohol to another control animal that’s properly nourished..
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Springbok or Beef Fillet Recipe

...nbsp; 2 sticks celery, chopped  1 large carrot, chopped  10 ml black peppercorns  2-3 bay leaves  6 juniper berries  30 ml redcurrant jelly  a few sprigs of fresh thyme  5 ml ground cumin  2.5 ml mustard seeds..
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Lower Sabie Rest Camp

...Once settled in at Lower Sabie Rest Camp in Kruger Park, feel free to venture along the various self-drive loops covering a substantial area jam-packed with animal sightings...
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Sophisticated and Intimate

...Follow the animal tracks, and with your guide piece together the wildlife’s night activities and struggles for survival. Then return to the intimate Serondella Game Lodge for more game viewing opportunities...
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Tree Squirrel

...They gather many small heaps of seeds around tree trunks and tufts of grass to aid tree regeneration. When eating, it uses its forefeet to handle food.Tree Squirrel BreedingAfter a gestation period of 56 days, one to three pups are born...
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Fine Birding Area

...Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal❮❯Bonamanzi Game Reserve offers a range of accommodation options to suit solos, families, couples and groups who are keen on birding, game drives and bush “braais”.Unique FeaturesAbundant bird and animal..
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Surf Zone at Cape Vidal

...This is a remote and tranquil area not frequented by other paddlers, allowing you to discover the Wetlands’ secrets in the company of a qualified guide to help with the bird and animal spotting.Fishing the Surf Zone©Justin FoxPower-boating..
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The People's Role in Localising Food Systems

...By choosing food that is grown locally, in ways that are ethical towards labourers, animals and the environment, or animal products from pasture-reared and free range animals, we can nudge retailers towards stocking more of those sorts of foods...
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Cactus Pear Production in South Africa

...  The number of farmers planting cactus pear as animal fodder to carry them through times of drought have, nevertheless, greatly increased, according to Dr Herman Fouche from the Animal Production Institute of the Agricultural Research Centre...
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Punda Maria Rest Camp

...Punda Maria Rest Camp ticks all the right boxes for animal-lovers and nature-aficionados.Unique FeaturesDirect access to the flora-rich Sandveld region High volume of grazers such as elephant, eland and sable Bird hide overlooking waterhole..
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Majestic Beauty

...On night drives the tracker uses a spotlight hoping to see animal tracks and sparkling eyes Boma dinners are accompanied by live entertainment under night skies Madikwe Hills is a child friendly lodge, children aged 10 years and older are welcome in the..
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Outstanding Safari Experience

...home, suitable for couples & families.Unique Features Luxurious old world style comfort in the South African bushveld Specialised family safari’s with supervised child activities allowing adults some “alone time”  Abundant animal..
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Do Caracal Have a Social Structure?

...The black stands out against the tawny grass and the tawny cat but because it’s behind the animal, it doesn’t give away the camouflage. Caracal kittens have their characteristic pronounced facial markings from birth...
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African Giant Pouched Rat

...Giant African pouched rats are known to sometimes feed on humans while sleeping, as well as small babies!..
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Fleas in Poultry

...They feed on the blood rich faeces of the adults and other organic material. They are are light shy, so primarily live in cracks and in nesting material...
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External Parasites and Lice

...However, these pests feed on the blood of birds and by doing so not only cause discomfort, but also have a negative impact on bird health, growth and egg production...
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Cape Vulture

...They often feed in large groups. The Cape vulture can often be seen at a water source cleaning and preening itself.ThreatsThe Cape vulture is listed as endangered...
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Luxury Safari Retreat

...The luxury safari retreat in the Thornybush Nature Reserve is one of South Africa’s most well-preserved gems with its wealth of animal and birdlife, exceptional service, world-class dining experiences and an overall pleasing ambience...
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The Harbour City of Port Elizabeth

...It's a life-size bronze statue of a horse about to drink from a bucket being held by a kneeling soldier, sculpted by Joseph Whitehead in 1905 after funds were raised by a local animal lover, Harriet Meyer...
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Marriage in Ntwana Society

...The groom dresses in a city suit adorned with a bib made from animal hide. By contrast, the bride dons full traditional bridal regalia, which includes a feather atop her head or a beaded headband, usually in red, blue or white...
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Tranquil and Friendly Surroundings

...The lodge, situated in the malaria-free Kariega Game Reserve, offers high-volume animal sightings and is also home to an abundance of bird species, making it a well-loved bird watching destination...
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Intimate Couples Retreat

...The lodge is situated in the malaria-free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve and offers a high-volume of animal sightings including that of the Big 5...
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History of Witsand Nature Reserve

...The reserve is home to the famous ‘Brulsand’ or Roaring Sands of the Kalahari, and when disturbed by wind, man or animal, these dunes emit an eerie, roaring sound...
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History of Kleinmond

...History of KleinmondHistory of KleinmondFisherman's SettlementThe earliest inhabitants of the area now known as Kleinmond, were the strandlopers, who left evidence of fish traps and animal bones...
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