The issue of problematic predators 6 November 2012 Some say animals that prey on livestock should be shot on sight, but could there... read more
Cicadas and their songs 24 September 2012 You may not mind standing in the front row at a music concert, yet the... read more
The importance of wetlands 10 August 2012 Wetlands will always play a key role in life – they manage water flow, purify... read more
South Africa’s scorpions: more than a sting in the tail 12 July 2012 During the Carboniferous period some 350 million years ago, scorpions as big as St Bernard... read more
The fascinating habits of porcupines 7 June 2012 The original French word for porcupine means ‘spiny pig’, but these prickly critters are true... read more
Chimps: our closest relatives 21 May 2012 Chimpanzees take their name from a word meaning mock man – but it’s these close... read more
Pelicans and people 18 April 2012 The West Coast’s pelicans teach a valuable lesson on how human interference can devastate –... read more
Kleinmond: a little gem on the way to Hermanus 10 April 2012 The beauty of Kleinmond is its simplicity. It is not overcrowded or flashy or grand.... read more
Spiders: the real webmasters 27 March 2012 When next you encounter a spider or walk through its silky web, take a moment... read more
Find fungi and ferns at Tsitsikamma Forest 1 March 2012 Tsitsikamma is filled with plant and animal life, including all sorts of fungi that thrive... read more