Wildthings

1.Monkey business Social groups mean safety for golden lion tamarins.

Leopards may target livestock, but with the guidance of various conservation organisations, farmers can implement nonlethal methods for predator control

Night stalker, Africa’s smallest feline, the black-footed cat is a shy, nocturnal species rarely seen in the wild

Africa’s leggy beauty: The African serval is a proficient hunter – able to run, pounce on and secure his prey

The right plants, shrubs and trees encourage all sorts of insects, birds and animals to visit your garden

Q. Can wild animals, like a mongoose family, living in my garden infect my dogs with fleas?

1.American Family The Asiatic black bear also has a cousin in America – the American black bear.

1.Famous Name The Burchell’s zebra was named after British explorer, William John Burchell.

Chinchillas need interactive play time with their people for at least an hour a day

1.Is he a cat or is he a monkey? He may look very cat-like and sport a long monkey-like tail, but the fossa’s closest relatives are members of the mongoose and civet families.

1. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING The monarch is believed to be the first butterfly ever to be documented. Ancient Egyptians drew pictures of butterflies on tombs as far back as 3,500 years ago and these images resemble the monarch.

The caracal may not be large in stature, but this cat is a formidable hunter, able to take down prey far bigger than himself