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Don’t underestimate the dangers of getting lost in the Kgalagadi

Don’t underestimate the dangers of getting lost...

On 17 July 2010, Ruth and I almost lost our lives because of an impulsive decision. It was after our third night in the Park, our first trip after retirement...

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Don’t underestimate the dangers of getting lost...

On 17 July 2010, Ruth and I almost lost our lives because of an impulsive decision. It was after our third night in the Park, our first trip after retirement...

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What is the best time of year to visit the Kgalagadi?

What is the best time of year to visit the Kgal...

Autumn The most spectacular season is undoubtedly early autumn (March to April) after good rains when the sun-baked dunes and riverbeds expose their ephemeral charm and produce flower gardens of...

What is the best time of year to visit the Kgal...

Autumn The most spectacular season is undoubtedly early autumn (March to April) after good rains when the sun-baked dunes and riverbeds expose their ephemeral charm and produce flower gardens of...

Cape Fox Den

Cape Fox Den

My wife Margie and I were photographing the daily activity at a Cape fox den, near Twee Rivieren, for a week. There were three pups with their parents, but one...

Cape Fox Den

My wife Margie and I were photographing the daily activity at a Cape fox den, near Twee Rivieren, for a week. There were three pups with their parents, but one...

Damara mole-rat

Damara mole-rat

These rats live in colonies occupying an underground tunnel system which they dig with their front teeth.  Dome-shaped mole hills are an indication of their presence but the tunnels are...

Damara mole-rat

These rats live in colonies occupying an underground tunnel system which they dig with their front teeth.  Dome-shaped mole hills are an indication of their presence but the tunnels are...

How to find a honey badger in the Kgalagadi

How to find a honey badger in the Kgalagadi

Honey badgers are often found trotting along, looking for well-occupied rodent holes. They dig rapidly and catch anything trapped in the burrow; they are frequently accompanied by an entourage of goshawks...

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How to find a honey badger in the Kgalagadi

Honey badgers are often found trotting along, looking for well-occupied rodent holes. They dig rapidly and catch anything trapped in the burrow; they are frequently accompanied by an entourage of goshawks...

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Praying Bateleur? Do you know why Bateleur Eagles do this?

Praying Bateleur? Do you know why Bateleur Eagl...

In the Kgalagadi, bateleur eagles can often be seen spending quite some time at waterholes during the heat of the day, frequently entering the water for a bath and then...

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Praying Bateleur? Do you know why Bateleur Eagl...

In the Kgalagadi, bateleur eagles can often be seen spending quite some time at waterholes during the heat of the day, frequently entering the water for a bath and then...

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