DIE SOGENAAMDE REËNVOËLTJIE

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Die Piet-my-vrou, bekend vir sy ikoniese roep, is eintlik die rooiborsduif (Cuculus solitarius), ‘n koekoekspesie wat wydverspreid in Suid-Afrika voorkom. Sy naam kom van sy duidelike, herhalende roep wat klink […]

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STRAATLIGTE SE INVLOED OP INSEKTE

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Wetenskaplikes glo dat kunsmatige lig die natuurlike ekologie van plante kan beïnvloed deur die proses van fotosintese te verleng. ‘n Onlangse studie het bevind dat straatligte wat snags brand, veroorsaak […]

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TURNING THE TIDE ON TRASH

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  On Saturday 21 September at 10:00, at Suiderkruis Beach, the Great Brak River Conservancy will once again be a registered role player and organiser in the world renowned International […]

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THE ART OF BONSAI

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The word “Bon-sai” is a Japanese term which, literally translated, means “planted in a container”. This art form is derived from an ancient Chinese horticultural practice, part of which was […]

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GARDEN ROUTE BIRDS OF PREY REHAB-CENTRE

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Birds of prey are predatory bird species that tend to feed on small mammals, birds, insects and reptiles. These type of birds live in a variety of habitats, including woodland, […]

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VOËLKYK IN DIE TUINROETE

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Die Tuinroete in die Wes-Kaap, met sy pragtige landskappe en diverse voëllewe, is ‘n paradys vir voëlkykers. Hierdie skilderagtige gebied, wat strek vanaf Mosselbaai tot by Stormsrivier, bied verskeie habitats […]

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Biological Warfare

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Within the Garden Route there are numerous alien invasive vegetation species that pose a significant threat to the bio-diversity and ecological balance. These invasive species outcompete native plants, disrupt ecosystems, […]

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The dark side of light

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Artificial lighting is essential for human activity, especially when it pertains to security. It can however have significant negative impacts on estuarine environments. Estuaries are vital and important ecosystems that […]

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Die Wonder van Posduiwe: ‘n Historiese stokperdjie

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Posduiwe, met hul vermoë om van ver af weer tuis te kom, het ‘n magiese aantrekkingskrag wat mense oor eeue fassineer het. Hierdie indrukwekkende voëls, bekend vir hul oriëntasievermoë en […]

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NECTAR IN THE GARDEN

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Like the hummingbirds of the Americas, Africa’s sunbirds and sugarbirds are specialised nectarivores (feeding primarily on nectar produced by flowers), but supplement their diet with some protein by eating small […]

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