Their wings can measure between 45–48 mm in males and 45–55 in females.
The Dusky Acraea (Acraea esebria) has the same wingspan as the Red BLood.
South Africa´s Butterflies: Red BLood and Dusky Acrae
Their wings can measure between 45–48 mm in males and 45–55 in females.
The Dusky Acraea (Acraea esebria) has the same wingspan as the Red BLood.
Kew Gardens (London) Marianne North Gallery: South Africa
Marianne North (24/10/1830 – 30/08/1890) was an English Naturalist and Botanical Artist who visited South Africa in 1883.
Haemanthus and other South African Flowers
(Haemanthus, Erythrina, Pineapple Flower, Eucomis punctata Tulbaghia alliacea, Haemanthus magnificus, Coral Tree)
"Coming out" of a Cape Beauty (Ostrich)
View of the valley of Ceres, from Mitchell's Pass, "Cabbage Plant" in front
(Othonna Compositae Othonna amplexocaulis)
Haemanthus and other South African Flowers
(Haemanthus, Erythrina, Pineapple Flower, Eucomis punctata Tulbaghia alliacea, Haemanthus magnificus, Coral Tree)
"Coming out" of a Cape Beauty (Ostrich)
View of the valley of Ceres, from Mitchell's Pass, "Cabbage Plant" in front
(Othonna Compositae Othonna amplexocaulis)
Games to Play
1) Be a Vocabulary Expert. CLicK!
2) Vocabulary Jungle. CLiCK to PLaY!
3) Animal, Vegetable or Mineral? Play!
4) CLicK on the Incorrect Word!
2) Vocabulary Jungle. CLiCK to PLaY!
3) Animal, Vegetable or Mineral? Play!
4) CLicK on the Incorrect Word!
Cape Town´s GIANT Cockroach
Unusually for insects, it gives birth to 18–24 live creatures and it even protects the young for a while.
When scared, it lifts its abdomen into the air, squeaks loudly and lets go a nasty smelling liquid from glands on its back.
Adult females can be from 30 to 40 millimetres and they have no wings! Males are a bit smaller: 29 millimetres long.
Cape Floral Kindgdom: Duvalia Inmaculata
This succulent, blooms in mid-June and grows in light shade. It needs little water and is also found in the Little Namaqualand region.
The Cuckoo Wasp: South Africa
Parasites of solitary bees and wasps.
These insects spread mostly in terrestrial habitats and will roll up into a ball in self-defence.
Here is a close up of its body surface.
These insects spread mostly in terrestrial habitats and will roll up into a ball in self-defence.
Here is a close up of its body surface.
A Fall Song
Golden and red trees.
Nod to the soft breeze.
As it whispers: ¡Winter is near!
And the brown nuts fall.
At the wind´s loud call.
For this is the Fall of the year.
By Ellen Robena Field
S. African Threatened Species: Cape Vulture
The Cape Vulture or Cape Griffon is only found in Southern Africa.
VIDEO of it flying and with its chicks. CLiCK!
Amazing South African Athletes
In 2004 she became the first woman to climb the East face of the Central Torres del Paine in Patagonia (Chile).
In February 2005 she climbed the "Compressor" route on Cerro Torre.
South African Rock Climber: CLICK to WATCH a VIDEO about Marianne Pretorius
On 21 August 2005 Marianne Pretorius, accompanied by Peter Lazarus, James Pitman and Andreas Kiefer reached the top of Trango Tower in Pakistan, becoming the third woman to step on the summit.
In February 2005 she climbed the "Compressor" route on Cerro Torre.
South African Rock Climber: CLICK to WATCH a VIDEO about Marianne Pretorius
On 21 August 2005 Marianne Pretorius, accompanied by Peter Lazarus, James Pitman and Andreas Kiefer reached the top of Trango Tower in Pakistan, becoming the third woman to step on the summit.
Willi Besters: South African Artist & Sculptor
His works are collages assembled from scraps and junk from flea markets and townships like shoes, bones, tins, newspaper clippings and metal pieces combined with oil paints and photographs.
His father was Xhosa and his mother was classified coloured by the
When he was 10 years old his family was force to move in accordance with the Group Areas Act and Besterhad to leave school to help the family economically.
One of his works was sold for £10.000 at a Sotheby´s auction in London.
South Africa´s Sarpa Salpa Fish
Etymology: Sarpa: Spanish, sarpo, sapo = toad (a toad-fish)
Salema Porgy: This fish was consumed during the Roman Empire as a recreational drug, because it produces hallucinations!
It is presently believed that the fish ingests a particular algae or phytoplancton which causes it to become hallucinogenic.
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