Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at
20:58
The word crocodile strikes fear in many – and not surprising. This super predator is a dangerous reptile. Eating everything from carrion to fish its an important member of the food chain. Crocs are very adaptable and can cross vasts tracts of land to get to water. This juvenile croc measured some 1.5 meters – note the striking markings.
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at
20:46
The cobalt blue head of this agama is stunning. During the mating season the males change colour having a dull blue front end with the cobalt blue head. Adults get to approx 6″ in length. They feed of grasshoppers, caterpillars and other insects. The female lays between 5 & 14 oval shaped eggs in moist soil, which hatch after 90 days
Blue-headed Tree Agama
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at
09:53
A red billed ox-pecker provides a necessary service. Animals tolerate these little birds whilst they search in their ears, mouths, nose and other hard to get areas to rid them of parasites & ticks. Their nests are lined from animal hair which the pluck from the animal.
The primary food for these bird is blood. Although they feed on bloated ticks they also continually peck at open wounds. This of course extends the healing of open wounds on animals.
Searching for a snack
