Species name: Fork-tailed Drongo Scientific name: Dicrurus adsimilis Weight: 45g Shoulder height: 25cm General habitat: Woodland, including riverine woodland, moist and arid savanna, forest edge, grassland. Diet: Carnivorous – Mainly insects (bees, termites, moths, crickets, caterpillars etc) but also recorded some nectar as well as day old nestlings. When you are out and about on your safari… [Read More]
Marsh Owl
Species name: Marsh Owl Scientific name: Asio capensis Weight: 315 g Size: 37cm General habitat: Moist grassland Diet: Small rodents Incubation: 27 days Another species of owl a guest at Sabi Sabi might get to see is the Marsh Owl. This medium sized owl is more diurnal than other species which could be due to rearing chicks but is mostly… [Read More]
Southern African Rock Python
Species name: Southern African Rock Python Scientific Name: Python sebae natalensis Weight: Male: 20-40 kg – Female: 30-60 kg Length: Male: Up to 3.5m – Female: Up to 5m General Habitat: Inhabiting a wide variety of habitats including Savannah, Woodlands, Thickets and Forested areas. Diet: Many different prey items depending on the age and size… [Read More]
Steenbok
Species name: Steenbok Scientific Name: Raphicerus campestris Weight: Male: 10-13 kg – Female: 10-13kg Shoulder Height: Male: 50cm – Female: 50cm General Habitat: Open savanna and grassland areas scattered with medium to small bushes and shrubs that provide enough shelter. They avoid dense thickets. Diet: They are mixed feeders. They eat a variety of grasses,… [Read More]