Greedy Mouse Deploys Subwoofer Attack!

Author: Michael Theys

April 21, 2011

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After the first seasonal rains, swarms of flying termites invade certain African territories in search of new areas to start colonies. Unfortunately for them, they become easy prey to organisms such as ants, geckos, birds, and…mice! :) Some African people are also very fond of them as the termites contain high protein levels.

The footage you are about to see took place at the Delta Rain Sitatunga Camp in Botswana, while we were having an evening drink by the bar. The greedy mouse of today’s video has a very intriguing way of catching its meal. Extremely funny and entertaining to watch! Enjoy! ;)

 
 
 

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Monkey Attack

Monkey Attack

Lake Nakuru, picnic time…or should I rather say; “fighting the monkeys” time? Vervet monkeys may not be the largest of the monkey family, but boy can they be quick and agile…especially when there’s food lying around. Luckily for me, I only ended up with a couple of scratches here and ...

 

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Author: Michael Theys

September 29, 2011

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Who Said Marabou Storks Only Ate Carrion?

Who Said Marabou Storks Only Ate Carrion?

While this assumption is partly true (marabou storks are indeed frequent scavengers), the “ugly bird” also eats other things such as frogs, fish, smaller birds and insects (like these flying termites). Looks rather yummy, doesn’t it? Did You Know? With a wingspan of up to 4 m (2.5-3 m is ...

 

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Author: Michael Theys

November 7, 2011

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