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Namaqualand blooms

Since our arrival in the Namaqualand region I have been continually on the lookout for the pollinators of these colourful flowers and vegetation.
2 months ago

Underwater treasure hunt in Mozambique

We decided to dive in the Pomene Estuary in Mozambique which provides a nursery for many juvenile marine species and is home to some of the ocean's most bizarre creatures.
3 months ago

Elephants gather on flooded Delta

There were a large numbers of breeding elephant herds moving through this area. This has been a particularly busy week on the elephant front.
3 months ago

Elephant seals sleep in the snow

Further inland we crossed a small stream running down to the beach through the snow covered tussock grass. Here we made our first acquaintance with Southern elephant seals.
3 months ago

Sunrise wakes up Sani Pass

As the sun rose, little heads started popping up from beneath the earth. A number of Sloggett's ice rats shuffled their bodies into position, facing the sun until they had warmed themselves sufficiently.
3 months ago

Monitor lies on forest floor

We walked on foot through the breathtaking Shokwe Forest in the Nyamithi Pan. Our focus quickly adjusted to an adult water monitor lizard that lay on the forest floor before us.
3 months ago

Eight legs, three hearts, one brain

A large octopus settled on the reef next to us. This was one of the largest individuals I have ever seen here and it seemed quite relaxed in our presence.
3 months ago

Baitball bonanza

Mayhem in the deep blue
08/03/09

Baitball bonanza

Mayhem in the deep blue
08/03/09

Lyle's flying foxes hang around temple

Flying foxes inhabit temple gardens
07/31/09

Rock pool extravaganza

Spring low tides expose a myriad tiny marine creatures hiding in rock pools along the Western Cape coast of South Africa.
07/30/09

An epic struggle

WARNING: Footage may upset sensitive viewers.
07/23/09

Insect frenzy in Ndumo

The buzzing noise was all around us but we had to venture into the undergrowth to find out where it was coming from.
07/16/09

Insect frenzy in Ndumo

The buzzing noise was all around us but we had to venture into the undergrowth to find out where it was coming from.
07/16/09

Crocodile rests under the papyrus beds

These underwater caves were bigger than usual due to the higher water levels.
07/14/09

Crocodile rests under the papyrus beds

These underwater caves were bigger than usual due to the higher water levels.
07/14/09

Lion takes down buffalo with surprising ease

The male lion tosses the buffalo, much larger and heavier than himself, to the ground and tightens his suffocating grip on her throat.
07/09/09

Lion takes down buffalo with surprising ease

The male lion tosses the buffalo, much larger and heavier than himself, to the ground and tightens his suffocating grip on her throat.
07/09/09

The largest sardine run predator makes an appearance

One of the major highlights of the sardine run, that has evaded the crew up until now, is witnessing the Bryde's whale consume hundreds of sardines in a single mouthful.
07/06/09