Jellyfish

...Reproduce by eggs, which settle to grow into jellyfish.FeedingFeeds on plankton, other jellyfish and small fish.DistributionOccurs in all temperate and tropical oceans of the world.© Johan Boshoff..
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Cuttlefish

...CuttlefishCuttlefish© Jean TresfonCommon Family NameCuttlefishAliasInkfishScientific NameSepiidaSizeUp to 1 m.IdentificationRounded oval bodies with fin along the full length of the body. Eight arms and two feeding tentacles...
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Animal Ceramic Teacup and Saucer

...It is the work of a leading Basotho sculptor renowned for innovating new forms and realistic renderings of animals. His highly collectable pieces are housed in private collections all over the world, and it's easy to see why...
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What Do Aardvarks Look Like?

...Instead, their stomachs are adapted to grinding much like the gizzard of a bird...
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Montusi Mountain Lodge

...However, the art of doing nothing is a sought after pastime at Montusi Mountain Lodge, and guests are encouraged to relax, unwind and enjoy the splendour of the Drakensberg scenery...
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Dealing with Climate Change in Cities

...Keeping people on the grid – with electricity to cool and cook food – will be key to mitigating the worst impacts of heatwaves on food safety...
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Marriage in Ntwana Society

...The wedding (lenyalo) takes place over two days, first at the home of the bride's parents and thereafter at the groom's family homestead...
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Olifants Rest Camp

...    The daily schedule of game-viewing activities consists of guided game drives and bush walks but if you’re simply looking to put your feet up, this is the right place to do so...
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White-breasted Cormorant

...The nest is a flat platform of sticks, twigs and feathers. The female lay 3 - 4, occasionally 5, chalky-white eggs with a greenish-blue tinge when fresh...
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Whales

...Largest mammals in the ocean.Whales General InfoCetacea order consists of 3 suborders, of which 1 is extinct, and 88 species. Includes baleen and toothed whales. Mammals. Studies have shown that whales are not immune to decompression sickness...
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Accommodation in Kosi Bay Nature Reserve

...Not far from the mouth of the Kosi Estuary, Tsonga people are still using fishing technology developed hundreds of years ago: fences are built at right angles to the flow of the water and the shoreline to guide the fish into an enclosure where they are..
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Riversdale

...The town is surrounded by wheat farms and beautiful displays of flowers. Other attractions are Jurisch Park, which includes a section for exotic plants, and the indigenous Van Riebeeck Park, noted for its variety of aloes...
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Ithala Game Reserve

...Although there are leopards, the absence of lions means the park authorities allow you to walk just about anywhere you want. There is, however, an abundance of game to consider...
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Vultures

...Vultures are in fact very clean birds and most species will bathe regularly to rid themselves of unsanitary debris.By Megan Emmett..
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Cleaning of Rabbit Cages

...Cleaning of Rabbit CagesCleaning of Rabbit CagesRabbit Farming in South AfricaHutches must be easy to manage and clean. It is best to place them in neat rows, either in a single or double tier...
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Welfare of Rabbits

...Welfare of RabbitsWelfare of RabbitsRabbit Farming in South AfricaRabbits for rabbit farming must be kept in cages to be successful breeders, for protection and to preserve the environment...
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Private and Elegant

...  This ideal location allows one to experience not only what the bush can offer, but also the landscapes and people of this beautiful region of South Africa...
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Gem Squash Crop Management

...As Gem Squash can be cultivated most of the year somewhere in South Africa, because of the range of seasons, it is not really necessary to store...
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Majestic Beauty

...Madikwe Hills is one of the few lodges that use game trackers sitting on the front of the vehicle...
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Blue-cheeked Bee-eater

...This bee-eater favours the shore of lakes and wetlands. The Blue-cheeked bee-eater can be found in northern areas of South Africa...
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Basil

...It can grow in soils with a wide range in pH of 4.5 to 8 but does best in soils with a pH of 6.5. When preparing the soil in the plant area it is essential to add enough organic manure or compost to the soil...
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Why Do Vervet Monkey's Have Colour Vision?

...©Nigel DennisAn advantage of colour vision is that visual communication is enhanced. The scrotum of a mature vervet monkey male is bright blue while the penis is bright red...
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Brittle Stars

...Brittle StarsBrittle Stars© Jean TresfonNameBrittle star (Ophiuroidea)AliasSerpent Stars and Basket starsSizeThe arms of brittle stars can be as wide as 60 cm.Brittle Star IdentificationThe bodies of brittle stars are flat, circular and disc-shaped..
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Dorid Nudibranch

...Its two rhinophores, or sensory organs, are located at the front of its head, and its branchial, or gills, are prominent on the back...
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Sawfish

...They are light grey to brown in colour with white undersides.General InfoSawfish are a part of the Pristidae family which comprises of one genus and four species. Their teeth are the same size and they do not have barbels like the sawshark...
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