When people talk about parasites, very seldom to birds pop up in the conversation. Who would think that a bird could be a parasite? Parasitism in birds is most certainly present and can broadly categorised into two types, brood parasitism and kleptoparasitism. Both strategies involve using other birds and their resources, but each species has […] The post Parasitic Birds appeared first on Wandering Thru ..read more

The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is one of the reserves found in the north-eastern parts of South Africa. It is not as famous as some of the other reserves like Sabi Sands, Thornybush, and Timbavati, but it is most certainly catching up with them very quickly. Like these other reserves, Klaserie is also open to […] The post Klaserie Private Nature Reserve appeared first on Wandering Thru ..read more

Namibia’s land surface covers more than 820,000 km square with a population of around 3 million people.  It is a very dry country with vast areas that are not quite inhabitable. Mining has been their main industry for many years, but they are catching up with their neighbours on the tourism part too. As we […] The post A visit to another Planet appeared first on Wandering Thru ..read more

Situated in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, Tswalu falls into the area known as the Green Kalahari. Here an array of different species can be found, from the large Desert Black Rhino, to small Cape Foxes. This area is renowned for its unique animals, with sightings of some of the more sought-after animals, […] The post Tswalu – A Place for Specials appeared first on Wandering Thru ..read more

The art of tracking has been practiced by humans for as long as we have been around. It was important to find other humans and most importantly, to hunt, to find food. Tracking is still used today, especially whilst on a safari. It is easy to drive around and hope the you find animals by […] The post Tracks and Trailing appeared first on Wandering Thru ..read more

Southern and Eastern Africa are home to a rich diversity of primate species, including both baboons and various types of monkeys. Both of these primates play crucial roles in their ecosystems, from seed dispersal to acting as prey for larger predators, from cats to large birds of prey. Understanding the differences between baboons and monkeys […] The post Monkeying Around appeared first on Wandering Thru ..read more

My interest in wildlife began as a child.  Our family would always watch a television program called “Wild Kingdom”.  The hosts of the show would highlight wildlife in their natural setting throughout the world, many times in Africa.  I knew then that I would love to go to the African continent to see animals we […] The post Out of Africa appeared first on Wandering Thru ..read more

Africa is in itself a very harsh place to live, and raising young animals can be incredibly difficult and dangerous. Drastic weather conditions, predators, and competition are some of the things that contribute to these difficulties. From social upbringing to solitary parents, they have come up with ways that best suit their lifestyles and habitats. […] The post Raising their young appeared first on Wandering Thru ..read more

National parks and private reserves in Africa each play crucial roles in conservation and tourism, but they differ significantly in terms of management, access, and conservation goals. We are often asked which we prefer as both have their own pros and cons depending on what point of view you are looking at them from. We’re […] The post National Parks vs Private Reserves appeared first on Wandering Thru ..read more

Nest building by birds is one of the most interesting features of the animal kingdom. Here are some of the of the many different nest types that can almost be compared to people and their choices of homes. We range from huge to tiny nests, woven nests, and nests that look like they will fall […] The post Nests appeared first on Wandering Thru ..read more