Species name: Smith’s Bush Squirrel/ Yellow-Footed Squirrel or commonly known as Tree Squirrel. Scientific Name: Paraxerus cepapi Weight: 200 grams (male will be slightly heavier) Size: 35 cm long (tail is about half the length) General habitat: Savanna woodlands, Aboreal (living in holes in trees) Diet: Mainly herbivorous – seeds, flowers, nuts etc. but will also prey on insects as most… [Read More]
Nightjar
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae Nightjars have a global distribution and are found all around the world except in New Zealand and some islands of Oceania. Here in South Africa and more specifically Sabi Sabi we find six out of the seven species. Most common species found here is the Fiery… [Read More]
Bushbuck
Scientific Name: Tragelaphus sylvaticus Weight: Male 40-80kg Female 25-60kg Shoulder height: 65-100cm General habitat: Dense bush at the base of mountains or along river courses. Diet: Predominantly browser, occasional grazer Gestation: 6-7 months Lifespan: 12 years The bushbuck is the smallest of the medium-sized antelope and is often quite hard to find due to their… [Read More]
Vervet Monkey
Scientific Name: Cercopithecus aethiops Weight: Male: 5.5kgs – Female: 4kgs Shoulder Height: Male: 49cm – Female: 45cm General Habitat: Savanah woodland / wooded habitats Diet: Omnivorous Whether out on safari or simply enjoying the lodge, Vervet Monkeys are always a delight. These small, grey monkeys are very cute and easily win over many a guest. Vervet Monkeys are intelligent yet very… [Read More]