Tracks in rocks tell us where ancient animals roamed in southern Africa: Roberts Rock, before it slid into the sea, provided evidence of ancient vertebrate life. Charles HelmAt first glance, they look like nothing more interesting than rocks. But to our research team, these two rocks – situated just 420 metres apart on a rugged, remote portion of South Africa’s Cape south coast … [Read more...] about Tracks in rocks tell us where ancient animals roamed in southern Africa | The Conversation
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How often do animals attack tourists?
How often do animals attack tourists?: How often do animals attack tourists?: In May this year, Mike Hodge, a 72-year-old British expat living in South Africa was attacked by a lion living on his sanctuary. Horrifying footage shows Mr Hodge entering the lion's enclosure at the Marakele Animal Sanctuary before being dragged away into bushes and clawed by Shamba as onlookers … [Read more...] about How often do animals attack tourists?
Animals on the savanna
Animals on the savanna Image by Julie Edgley A giraffe, blue wildebeest and zebra on the valley savanna at Mankwe Dam. Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa This North West South Africa image was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin - CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for Wordpress - a massive time and money saver. Visit the MyPE YouTube … [Read more...] about Animals on the savanna
Alien animals and plants are on the rise in Africa, exacting a growing toll | The Conversation
Alien animals and plants are on the rise in Africa, exacting a growing toll: The larger grain borer beetle attacks crops like maize and cassava, threatening food security. ShutterstockThis article is the first in a series The Conversation Africa is running on invasive species. Let’s say you’re travelling from Uganda to South Africa for business. You finally arrive at your … [Read more...] about Alien animals and plants are on the rise in Africa, exacting a growing toll | The Conversation
Conservation efforts must include small animals. After all, they run the world | The Conversation
Conservation efforts must include small animals. After all, they run the world: Ladybugs stop pests from eating our food and destroying crops. Flickr/InhabitatHumans like to think that they rule the planet and are hard wired to do so. But our stewardship has been anything but successful. The last major extinction event, 66 million years ago, was caused by a meteorite. But the … [Read more...] about Conservation efforts must include small animals. After all, they run the world | The Conversation
