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08/10/2025

25/07/2023

19/07/2023

Bayala

11/04/2023

1.4m male Boomslang caught by Neville and Helen Wolmarans.
Boomslang venom is Haemotoxic and compromises the blood clotting mechanism, causing uncontrolled bleeding if not treated.

07/01/2023

The Vervet monkey is an old world monkey of the family Ceropithecidae native to Africa.

In addition to behavioral research on natural populations, vervet monkeys serve as a nonhuman Primate model for understanding genetic and social behaviors of humans.
They have been noted for human-like characteristics such as hypertension, anxiety social and dependent alcohol use.

07/01/2023

Secretary Bird
Researchers have discovered that the Secretary Birds can kick with 195 newton's which is equivalent to five times their own body weight when they attack and kill their prey. The contact time between the bird's feet and the snake is delivered extremely quickly...on average just 15 milliseconds.
Life Cycle - 10 to 15 years in the wild
19 - 20 years in Captivity

07/01/2023

Interesting facts......
1. Mathematics has proven that Giraffes can swim.
2. Giraffes tongues are very long. They have thickened papillary and extra saliva on their Prehensile tongues to protect them from sharp thorns and plants. The bluish color of their tongues is an extra level of defense for this important appendage.