4 Aug
It’s amazed and astounded us with spectacular displays of marine action in previous years. But if there’s one thing the Earth-Touch crews have learned from filming the Sardine Run is that this wildlife spectacle is, above all, hugely unpredictable. So what went wrong this year?
20 Jul
What has no teeth and weighs over 20 000 kilograms? A Bryde’s whale, of course. Check out the final instalment in our series of Sardine Run infographics for all you need to know about these massive mammals.
13 Jul
In contrast with their portrayal in popular culture as single-minded and bloodthirsty maneaters, sharks are phenomenal and intelligent creatures with an array of impressive sensory tools at their disposal. In our latest infographic, we look at how they put these tools to use during the Sardine Run.
11 Jul
Just last week, we posted an infographic about the gannet’s role in South Africa’s annual Sardine Run. This week, our crew got to experience the birds’ dive-bombing abilities firsthand.
7 Jul
With their fast-paced and accurate attack, Cape gannets are sometimes compared to missiles. Our latest Sardine Run infographic takes a closer look at these fascinating birds.
4 Jul
The latest update from our Sardine Run crew is one of the best ones so far. A series of photos captures a humpback whale’s epic breach.
1 Jul
From massive superpods to highly advanced hunting techniques, our latest infographic brings you all the vital facts and figures about one of the Sardine Run’s most important predators.
Check out our list of the nature’s most strikingly iridescent animal characters.
Do not adjust your monitor. The gerenuk is real.
If, like us, you’re seriously unhappy with the way sharks are [mis]represented in popular culture (thanks, Jaws…) and the mainstream press, then this is the TED Talk for you.
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