Marula - More Than a Liqueur

...Fruit and leaves are used as animal feeds. The marula is a popular shade tree and grows easily from seed sown in washed river sand, but is very sensitive to frost...
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Knysna's Indigenous Forest

...Animal life, as in most high forests, is limited to a few varieties of forest-dwelling antelope, numerous birds and, until recently, a lingering remnant of the herds of elephant which once frequented the area...
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What is Crop Rotation?

...Insects prefer certain plants to lay their eggs on or feed on. Insects will therefore lay their eggs on plants if they know there is food for the larva to eat as soon as it hatches...
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Kruger Park's Small Beasties to Avoid

...But please do not feed the primates!..
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Pasture Management

...Apart from adequate planning to maximize quality and production of pastures, it is essential to use management practices suited to the type of crop, the livestock you need to feed as well as your farm’s soil, water availability and climate...
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Bushbuck

...They will rarely feed on grass, but are able to adapt their habits for survival.Bushbuck BreedingEwes are able to reproduce twice a year with a gestation period of six to seven months...
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Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Farming Systems

...‘In a forest there is no weeding, spraying of bugs, tilling and ploughing, yet it manages to feed all that live there...
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Kudu Territories and Breeding

...The cows will visit the calves to feed them and keep an eye out for danger. The calves have no scent during this time and so long as they stay still and hidden, they are hard to detect by predators...
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Sceletium Tortuosum - Traditional Mood Enhancer

...The plant is harvested (often whole, but with roots removed), it is then crushed, put in a bag (traditionally animal skins were used) and left for a few days to ferment...
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Avian Influenza

... ©Nigel J DennisWild birds aid in the spread of avian flu.The H5N1 strain was first diagnosed in Hong Kong in 1997, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health, and spread from Asia to Europe and Africa since 2003...
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Dwarf Mongoose

...The first toe and proximal pad of the front feet show when the animal is moving slowly, but not when it is running or trotting. The hind feet have five toes each, the first being behind the other four toes and only showing its claw...
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The Taung Child - Our Human Origins

...He quickly realised that this animal showed evidence of walking upright, and the teeth looked strangely human… A few months later, he published a very controversial paper in the scientific journal, Nature...
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Marriage in Basotho Society

...An animal may even be slaughtered to mark the occasion, while the bride's trousseau is sent after her...
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Tilapia Farming in South Africa

...Can use plant and animal nutrients for growth. Tilapia meat is white, of good quality and has been well received in the retail market. It has a versatile taste and texture and can be used in value-added products.By Nicholas James..
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Housing Tips: Things to Consider

...Good housing will also improve animal comfort, reduce stress, which in turn will result in healthier pigs...
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Klipspringer

...KlipspringerKlipspringer© Nigel DennisNameKlipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus) The Klipspringer gets its name from the Afrikaans for ‘rock jumper’ which describes the animal’s ability to move freely in rocky territory, seemingly..
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Heritage Sites Found in the Kruger National Park

...All foot traffic (human and animal) had to wade through the disinfectant dip before crossing the border with Mozambique. The name is a mixture of Afrikaans and XiTsonga, meaning ‘at the diptank’. Located near Shingwedzi...
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Global Markets Affecting Prices

...We had feed grade for our wheat.’Some You Lose, Some You WinBut just as he was lamenting having to bring in tonnes and tonnes of wheat that was only good for feeding livestock, the price began to climb because of the global shortages...
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Cold Water Upwellings Explained

...Fish and whales then feast on the zooplankton, while marine mammals and birds feed on the fish...
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Hermanus Marine Life

...The Sea swallows feed on the Blue bottles and store the venom to protect themselves. Also to be seen are giant orange wall sponges, often with tiny black and turquoise Nudibranchs scattered all over them...
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Identification of Crows

...According to the Endangered Wildlife Trust, crows fulfill a valuable ecological role as scavengers, with their consumption of animal carcasses helping to prevent the spreading of diseases...
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Which Pasture Crops to Plant?

...Digestibility means how much nutrients an animal can extract from the pasture. Examples of cool-season grasses are Westerworld and Italian ryegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue and cock’s foot...
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Brahman Cattle

...The South African Brahman Breeders Society describes the Brahman as “an intelligent animal that adapts well to routine and develops a mild temperament when treated gently...
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Birds of South Africa to Look For

...One of the few members of the family which does not seal up its nest is the ungainly ground hornbill, Bucorvus leadbeateri, that struts the Bushveld floor in search of any small animal, including hares and tortoises.Helmeted Guinea Fowl©Karl SvendsenWhite..
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Management Challenges of the Kruger Park

...In 1966, however, a couple of tourists were badly bitten by hyenas and animal-proof fences were quickly erected around all the rest camps.By David Fleminger..
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