Children’s storybook: Footprints in the Fynbos
December 12, 2020
Footprints in the Fynbos is a delightful 3-section children’s book about the Southern African Leopard.
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Category: Wildlife
Raising a Spotted Hyena – Part 3
May 31, 2018
This is the story of Crocuta continued. At around 8/9 months old, Crocuta was still living in and around camp with us. At this point I did not allow her in our house anymore, but on the odd occasion she did come in, she was like a happy child. Jumping on couches and bookshelves and … More Raising a Spotted Hyena – Part 3
Sunday and Summer Loveliness
February 25, 2018
We recently had some rain, and more rain upstream. The river that run’s through Bakoorvlakte flooded and everything is green. It’s my favourite time of the year, when everything is so lush. It always inspire me to walk around, explore and take pictures and also its a lovely time of the year to do bird … More Sunday and Summer Loveliness
Scrub Hare – Kolhaas – Lepus saxatalis
March 15, 2015
I found this pretty hare quietly sitting under a shrub. They usually dart of in a direction, but I didn’t switch of my vehicle wihen I saw it. Instead, I left it running and quietly got out sneaked around the vehicle to take the picture. I like how it came out, so I thought to … More Scrub Hare – Kolhaas – Lepus saxatalis
Raising a Spotted Hyena – Part 1
October 9, 2014
I don’t really know where to start with this story about an animal that is now closest to my heart. Spotted Hyenas are interesting animals. Their whoops and calls during the night are a big part of the African experience. I am quite scared of them. Especially in natural areas with no fences to keep them out. Although careful at first, they … More Raising a Spotted Hyena – Part 1
Chipo, my gift from God.
September 30, 2014
When my husband and I arrived in the Free State in April 2012, things were difficult for me. I grew up in Pretoria, then worked in Nylstroom for some time, moved to Hoedspruit, where I got married to my husband and we moved to the Eastern Free State together for a job opportunity. I did not … More Chipo, my gift from God.
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