8 Aug
Opportunistic hunter: Leopard kills a vervet monkey
Leopards are probably the most opportunistic of the big cats – when an ambitious hunt fails to produce results they’ll quite happily settle for a more modest meal.
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20 Jul
Sardine Run Infographics: A Whale Tale
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.
11 Jul
Sardine Run 2011: Gannets on the offensive
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.
1 Jul
Flickr Friday – 01 July 2011
Fridays are all about winding down and making weekend plans so we never post anything too serious on these most cheerful days of the working week. Instead, we bring you the week’s most visually inspiring photos from our Flickr group.
30 Jun
Sardine Run 2011: A whale of a time
The Sardine Run’s biggest predator finally makes an appearance.
22 Feb
Close encounters of the spider kind
It’s Tuesday – which means it’s time for an update from Pierre’s farm. Armed with a reference book, a camera and a keen pair of eyes, Pierre goes in search of the farm’s arachnid inhabitants.
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Iridescent Animals: Earth-Touch’s Top 5
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Creature Feature: The antelope that looks Photoshopped
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Sharks: Rescuing a killer reputation
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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