Category: Nature & Nurture

DIE SOGENAAMDE REËNVOËLTJIE

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 soos "piet-my-vrou," wat dikwels…

STRAATLIGTE SE INVLOED OP INSEKTE

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 dat blare van bome so hard word dat…

TURNING THE TIDE ON TRASH

  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 Coastal Clean-up Day. But what is this day all…

THE ART OF BONSAI

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 then redeveloped under the influence of Japanese Zen…

GARDEN ROUTE BIRDS OF PREY REHAB-CENTRE

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, farmland and even in cities. Some are easy to spot, while others…

VOËLKYK IN DIE TUINROETE

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 soos kuslyn, woude, en vleilande,…

Biological Warfare

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, increase the threat…

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 host a diverse range…

Die Wonder van Posduiwe: ‘n Historiese stokperdjie

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 toewyding aan hul hokke, het 'n ryk geskiedenis in…

NECTAR IN THE GARDEN

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 insects, especially when feeding…

ALGAE EATERS

The Shaggy Sea Hare, Bursatella leachii, is a fascinating marine gastropod mollusc found in estuaries along the South African coast, including that of Great Brak River. This unique creature belongs to the Aplysiidae family and is distinguished…

HOME OF THE OLD FOSSIL

The Great Brak River harbours a treasure trove of geological and archaeological wonders, if one knows where to look and what one is looking at. These geological features hold worldwide scientific acknowledgment, yet their significance unfortunately…