Campbell This village, on the edge of the Ghaap Plateau, was one of the earliest centres of Christianity north of the Orange River. Originally Grootfontein or Knoffelvallei, the town was renamed toRead More…
Dung beetles are beetles whose larvae feeds on dung. Here are some Dung Beetle facts that will assist you in understanding what Dung Beetles are. Dung beetles live in many different habitats,Read More…
Aardwolf (Proteles cristata) Aardwolf description Dog-like in appearance, the aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is a hyena characterised by a distinctive sloping back, large, pointed ears and a long mane running from the back ofRead More…
VAALBOS / Tarchonanthus camphoratus Compositae L. T. camphoratus leaves. Note the velvety look. (Bob Bailis) Shrub of T. camphoratus (Bob Bailis) LOCAL NAMES Afrikaans (vaalbos,kanferbos); English (wild sage wood,wild cotton,wild camphor tree,camphorRead More…