The African leopard
Leopards may target livestock, but with the guidance of various conservation organisations, farmers can implement nonlethal methods for predator control
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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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8 amazing cave creatures
Whether you’re hiding in a cave while it is pouring with rain outside, or just exploring nature’s wonders, you may find a few interesting creatures inside. While some animals only sleep in caves, others never leave the caves or see the sun – ever! Let’s see what you can expect to find, and whether you
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Spot the leopard
If you see a spotted cat in the wild, how do you know it is a leopard and not a cheetah? For all those who want to know, the leopard has more muscle and is larger than the cheetah. Built to carry prey into big trees, the leopard has a strong, muscular neck with a
How to identify a cheetah
Do you know how to identify a cheetah in the wild? It can be difficult if you don’t know the differences between the cheetah, African leopard, jaguar and even the snow leopard. The March 2019 issue of Animaltalk has the cheat sheet to identify between the four cats – get your copy now. In the
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