The cats, and dogs, have stolen all the limelight this week with plentiful sightings throughout the week! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of “A Week in the Bush”. The Msuthlu female leopard walked straight into an open area where there were plenty options for a decent meal, but she decided to lay low… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 287
Over the past week, we have received over 100mm of much-needed rain! There are puddles all over the reserve, and waterholes have filled up nicely! Here, a herd of elephants approach the waterhole in front of Selati Camp for a drink before moving off and feeding close to the lodge; and some buffalo enjoy a… [Read More]
Serval
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]