10 cool things about the golden lion tamarin
1.Monkey business
Social groups mean safety for golden lion tamarins.
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10 cool things about the gharial
There are 24 species of crocodiles around the world, but the gharial definitely looks different to the others. He also has more teeth than any other species of crocodile. He has approximately 50 on his upper jaw along both sides, and approximately 52 on his lower jaw, giving him a total of more than a
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10 Monstrous bugs that are freaky
10. Mosquito Superpowers: Mass murderer, irritating In the number 10 spot, the cause of at least a million deaths a year – not through their bite, but through transmitting deadly diseases such as malaria – are mosquitos. These insects suck blood through a miniscule hole they make with their tube-like mouthparts. Worst of all, these
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10 cool things about the shoebill stork
A shoebill stork has such an interesting bill. If you’re lucky, you might find a shoebill stork in swamps and marshlands in East Africa. Let’s find out what the cool things are of this bird. 1. What’s in the name? When you take a closer look at the shoebill stork, you’ll realise why he has
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10 cool things about the Cape black-backed jackal
The Cape black-backed jackal most probably doesn’t know what it is to sit or stand still for a while, except when he sleeps. Let’s find out what else is cool about this sly animal. Night call Sitting around the campfire at night somewhere in the bushveld, listening to the night sounds, can be very relaxing.
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Entertain your bird’s mind
Can you imagine being ‘locked up’ in a cage every day of your life? Even worse – can you imagine having no way of keeping yourself occupied? No human would want a life like that, and neither does any pet bird. He should be allowed out of his cage sometimes, and he should at least
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10 of the shiest mammals in Africa
Consider yourself very lucky if you get a glimpse of these animals in the wild. They make it their business not to be seen. 1. Porcupine A porcupine is a huge rodent who feasts on roots, bark, fruit and other plant material. Although he is nocturnal, he can sometime be seen in daylight. Should you
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10 ugliest animals in Africa
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but some animals didn’t get the charming looks of others. We couldn’t decide which one of these animals is the ugliest. You can vote for the animal you think should wear the crown, by sending an email to animaltalk@panorama.co.za. Spotted hyena If there was a beauty pageant
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10 cool things about the vampire bat
Vampire bats? Yes, they do exist, but we’re not referring to Count Dracula. These little creatures have a specific role to play in nature – let’s find out what are the ten things that make cool. 1. Only flying mammal The vampire bat is the only mammal that can fly, and whose diet consists
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Counting down 10 long-living animals
Have you ever wondered which animals live the longest on our planet? These are some of the animals who live for many years… 10. African elephant Life expectancy: 60-70 years Natural predator: Lions (occasionally) Place of origin: Africa Not only do elephants live long, they also have a very good memory. They can remember incidents
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10 Cool things about the Cape dwarf chameleon
As his name suggest, the Cape dwarf chameleon is not a large animal, yet very interesting. Let’s find out what is so cool about these creatures. Winelands The Cape dwarf chameleon can be found around the Cape Town area in the Western Cape, and is native to South Africa. This chameleon enjoys habitats where they
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Q & A: Bunny’s hairdo
Q: What is the best way to groom my rabbit? A: Rabbits, especially the long-haired varieties such as the Jersey Wooly, need regular grooming to prevent knots and mats from forming in their very fine hair. Ideally one should get the bunny used to being brushed from a young age, as adult bunnies can take
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