Unique species in ‘the world’s most biodiverse desert’ are at risk from a warming planet and the lucrative plant poaching trade In May 2020, 10mm of rain fell at Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp in South Africa’s most north-westerly corner. After enduring nine years of almost zero rain, Pieter van Wyk, a 32-year-old self-taught botanist who heads up the Richtersveld national park’s … [Read more...] about Succulent smuggling: why are South Africa’s rare desert plants vanishing?
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Why do Giraffes Have Dark Tongues? Exploring the Fascinating Adaptation of These Tall Creatures
The Unique and Magnificent Giraffe The giraffe is an awe-inspiring animal known for its towering height and massive weight. This creature is found primarily in South Africa and stands up to 20 feet tall, weighing up to 3500 pounds. However, one of the most intriguing things about the giraffe is its blue-black tongue, which is unlike any other mammal. The Adaptation … [Read more...] about Why do Giraffes Have Dark Tongues? Exploring the Fascinating Adaptation of These Tall Creatures
In South Africa, Two Orcas Are Hunting Great White Sharks
Great white sharks have been getting killed by a killer whale pair off the coast of Gansbaai, which has forced them to leave the area. The nearby marine environment has been altered by these orcas' desire for shark livers. The number of sharks in the area has been declining for the previous five years, according to a scientific report published in the African Journal of … [Read more...] about In South Africa, Two Orcas Are Hunting Great White Sharks