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Boteti River flows once again
For the past 20 years the Boteti River has been nothing but a dry, dusty riverbed. Now all that has changed and the river is flowing once again, bringing life-saving water to the animals that live in the region.
Boteti River flows once again
For the past 20 years the Boteti River has been nothing but a dry, dusty riverbed. Now all that has changed and the river is flowing once again, bringing life-saving water to the animals that live in the region.
Wild dog pups arrive
While we were filming the hippo in the pools, we heard the distinctive sound of Wild dogs and headed in that direction.
Nightlife in Mozambique
The tides were perfect for us to do our first full night dive. The major difference at night, is that the animals allow you to approach much closer.
Small pond brims with life
Phu Kiew Wildlife Sanctuary is a vast plateau situated at 800m above sea level. One of the most striking features here is the amount of standing water which has attracted a variety of animal species.
Leopard leaps
We spotted a leopard resting in the branches of an ebony tree. As we moved closer we saw that it was a male that we had not seen since the previous December.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baitball bonanza
Mayhem in the deep blue
Baitball bonanza
Mayhem in the deep blue
Lyle's flying foxes hang around temple
Flying foxes inhabit temple gardens
Rock pool extravaganza
Spring low tides expose a myriad tiny marine creatures hiding in rock pools along the Western Cape coast of South Africa.
An epic struggle
WARNING: Footage may upset sensitive viewers.
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.



















