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A Big Gift From Holland to South Africa!

A Big Gift From Holland to South Africa!

At the start of this month, one of the schools supported by the Born Free Foundation, Môreson Primary, received a very special gift. The school is located in Paterson, a very rural and impoverished town near Shamwari Game Reserve and for the first time since the pupils of this school ...

 

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Author: Helen Alexandra

May 31, 2011

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Update From The Shamwari Game Reserve: May

Update From The Shamwari Game Reserve: May

Just had an update from the Shamwari Game Reserve, and the students there have been involved in Veterinary work this past few months. They have enjoyed learning about the day to day life of the vets living on the reserve, and actually got involved in some of the jobs and ...

 

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Author: Helen Alexandra

May 30, 2011

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The Truth About Scorpion Stings!

The Truth About Scorpion Stings!

A very informative talk with “Boesman” (Bushman in Afrikaans), who explains to us interesting facts about scorpions, how to recognize the most venomous scorpion types, how to catch them, how they sting, etc. If you ever travel to the Sossusvlei or Deadvlei area (Namibia), I totally recommend his guided walks ...

 

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Author: Michael Theys

May 27, 2011

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Goba vs Samburu Dancing!

Goba vs Samburu Dancing!

In these two clips it’s nice to compare the cultural differences between the Goba people of the Chiawa community in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi valley (Muguramena village), and the Samburu tribespeople of Ol Malo in Kenya’s Laikipia region, close to the Great Rift Valley. 1. Goba People Dance – Chiawa Community, ...

 

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Author: Sharon van Wyk

May 26, 2011

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A "Smelly" Encounter...

A “Smelly” Encounter…

“More seals breed at Cape Cross than anywhere else in the world” says Job Kamati, ranger at the Cape Cross Seal Reserve. It sure feels extra special to be surrounded by hundreds of thousands of funny-looking yet “extremely smelly” creatures! Cape Cross Seal Video Where is the Cape Cross Seal ...

 

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Author: Michael Theys

May 19, 2011

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Eco School in South Africa Plants Its First Vegetables!

Eco School in South Africa Plants Its First Vegetables!

If you are unaware of the term ‘Eco-School’, then it is about time you learn it. This great program called ‘Eco-Schools’ is run internationally across the world. Its aim is to not only increase students understanding of the environment, but also to teach them how they can help manage the ...

 

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Author: Helen Alexandra

May 18, 2011

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Leopard Snack!

Leopard Snack!

This young female leopard was spotted early one morning in light rain at Motswari Private Game Reserve, in South Africa’s Timbavati. She had killed a red-billed quelea (bird) and was happily playing with it, while posing nicely for the cameras. Like most cats, leopards are opportunistic killers and often appear ...

 

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Author: Sharon van Wyk

May 17, 2011

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SHOW Time in the Mara!

SHOW Time in the Mara!

These lion cubs were filmed in light rain at Great Plains’ Mara Plains Camp and were playing on a fallen branch while their mother was hunting with the rest of the pride. The rain made the branch very slippery, adding to the cubs’ natural difficulty with climbing, with hysterical results! ...

 

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Author: Sharon van Wyk

May 13, 2011

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Inside an African Overland Truck!

Inside an African Overland Truck!

If you ever wondered how I “physically” traveled during my amazing African overland adventure, here’s a chance to get an insider’s view of a typical overland truck! Enjoy!

 

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Author: Michael Theys

May 12, 2011

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How to Find Water in the Kalahari Desert!

How to Find Water in the Kalahari Desert!

Finding water in the Kalahari Desert is not as easy as opening a tap like in most Western societies. Bushmen people have however found a great way to adapt to the harsh environment.

 

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Author: Michael Theys

May 6, 2011

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