S African Lawrence Anthony: "The Elephant Whisperer"
He created the Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand and was the founder of The Earth Organization.
S. African Kevin Richardson: "The Lion Whisperer"
The population of lions has decreased from around 350,000 to about only 25,000 in a fifteen year period!.
He hopes the media attention on his movies and relationship with wild animals can create public awareness on the necessity to protect and preserve Africa's wild fauna.
The South African Lion: Species
Albrecht Dürer, 1520
P. l. krugeri: The Transvaal lion is found in this region of SouthEastern Africa, especially in the Kruger National Park.
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P.I. melaochaita: The Cape lion, extinct in the wild around 1860; however DNA research doesn´t back up its status as a different subspecies.
Adult male lions can weight between 150–250 kg (330–550 lb) and females 120–182 kg (264–400 lb).
South African Dogs
AFRICANIS (top right) - This medium size, slender muscular dog, evolved in Africa. Its ears are naturally semi-erect or hanging and its coat adapts to the seasons! It´s very friendly and territorial.
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK or AFRICAN LION HOUND (top left) - It´s origins are South Africa and Zimbabwe. It is used for big game hunting and to track, chase and confront lions. It is gentle, rarely barks and can be trained to guide the blind.
BOERBOEL (bottom right) - This dog which originated in South Africa has a square head and a short smooth coat. It´s an outstanding good house dog that can be trained to hunt.
BASENJI (bottom left) - This small dog appeared in the Congo and it was used to lead hunting game into nets. It can be recognized by its wrinkled forehead, curled tail and fine short coat.
BASENJI (bottom left) - This small dog appeared in the Congo and it was used to lead hunting game into nets. It can be recognized by its wrinkled forehead, curled tail and fine short coat.
Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi: AfriCanis Dog
Korah-Khoikhoi dismantling their huts, preparing to move to new pastures.
Aquatint by Samuel Daniell. 1805
Obtain all the information by clicking:
http://www.africanis.co.za/history.htm
The Rhodesian Ridgeback: South African "Lion Dog"
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is nowadays the only registered breed native to South Africa. It's ancestry can be traced to the Cape Colony; a cross between the first pioneers' dogs and the semi-domesticated, Hottentot mountain hunting dogs.
"Ridgebacks holding lion at bay" by Marilyn Farmer Rhodes
Hunting mainly in groups of two or three, the original use of the Rhodesian Ridgeback or "Lion Dog" was to track game (especially lions) and to restrain it until the arrival of the hunter.
Armadillo Girdled Lizard: South African Endemic Reptile
Also known as the Golden Armadillo Lizard, Armadillo Spiny Tailed Lizard or Armadillo Lizard is a desert reptile measuring only 16-21 cm (6.5-8.5 in).
South African Endemic Marine Fish: Two Eyed BLennY
This fish is found only from Saldanha Bay to Port Elizabeth and measures just 7 centimetres (2.8 in) in lenght.
Photos by Andrew Taylor (Southern Underwater Research Group)
Check out the tentacles (larger in males) above the eyes!
Photos by Andrew Taylor (Southern Underwater Research Group)
Check out the tentacles (larger in males) above the eyes!
The ELEphanT and the SnaiL
Story by Toon Tellegen
Animation Christa Moesker
Music Fay Lovsky Voice Paul Freeman
Soundeffects Bob Kommer Sound Studio's 2003
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