Species name: Serval Scientific name: Leptailurus serval Weight: Male: 9 – 13kg Female: 8 – 12kg Shoulder height: Male: 60cm Female: 60cm General habitat: They prefer thick vegetation with tall grass and areas with sufficient shelter. Diet: They will eat a variety of rodents and bird species, but will also feed on frogs, insects… [Read More]
Common Ostrich
Species name: Common Ostrich Scientific name: Struthio camelus Weight: 60-80kgs Shoulder height: 1.2-2m General habitat: Dry hot savannas and woodlands Diet: Omnivorous – eating mostly plant material (leaves, roots, seeds, bulbs etc.) but will also occasionally eat insects and reptiles if conditions are harsh. You have to admit that seeing the largest flightless bird in… [Read More]
African Civet
Species name: African Civet Scientific name: Civettictis civetta Weight: Male: 9,5 – 13kg Female: 9,5 – 18 Shoulder height: Male: 40cm – Female: 40cm General habitat: They prefer thick vegetation with sufficient shelter amongst tall grass and bushes. Diet: They will mainly eat a variety of fruits and insects but will also eat small reptiles, mammals… [Read More]
Little Bee-eater
Species Name: Little Bee-eater Scientific Name: Merops pusillus Weight: 15g Size: 16cm General habitat: Woodland, often near water. Diet: Mostly flying insects. Incubation: 18-20 Days Often on game drive while scanning the surroundings, a flash of green catches your eye as the Little Bee-eater shows off its aerial acrobatics. It is amazing to sit and watch them… [Read More]