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Hippotion celerio is a migratory Hawk Moth, restricted to the southern hemisphere. As caterpillars, they can sometimes be pests. The caterpillars grow large and need a lot of food to reach full size! Some of the food plants include Grapevines, Impatiens and Rumex. The adult moths are most active at night. During the day they might be seen resting on rocks and walls, or in the grass. They're common to gardens, but can be found in a variety of habitats where flowers are plentiful. (Brought to you by ABT CONNECT - "The voice for wildlife conservation in Africa") AFRICAN BUSH TRAINING - www.abt-edu.com #africanbushtraining #wildlife #conservation   #krugerpark #photooftheday   #school #Africa #fgasa #fieldguide #traveller #hospitality #training #southafrica #destination #ecotourism #hotelschool #nature #education #courses #wilderness #follow #tourism #travel

 ABT FUN FACT - FOAM NEST FROG: Driving around the bush in the summer months, you often see these foam “balls” hanging from branches over waterholes. These strange looking foam balls are in fact nests of the Foam Nest Frog, also known as the Grey Tree Frog. These frogs are arboreal, which means that they live in trees. To help them move in their arboreal surroundings, they have little sticky pads on the tips of their fingers and toes. These nests are formed when the females secrete a fluid from the oviduct, which they froth into foam, and then start to lay their eggs inside. Several males will join in and deposit their sperm into the nest. As this is a lengthy process, the female needs to rehydrate every so often. The foam will dry and harden around the eggs, and protect it against drought and predators. Once the tadpoles hatch, and grow to about one centimeter, they drop into the water where they continue their life cycle. This can take about 4-5 days. These frogs are also commonly fo

  Learn more at https://abt-edu.com Contact us at Info@africanbushtraining.com DURATION: 7 Days Full-time Ever wondered what it was like before technology? When you had to follow an animal on foot to understand its habits and behaviour, if your answer is yes then this course is for you!!! Learning to track is a sacred art. It gives you the ability to merge with the wilderness and become one with nature... The course has been developed in partnership with renowned tracking specialists and experts, to provide students with an overview of animal tracks and tracking in remote wilderness areas. The course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the traditional skills of tracking animals, in their natural environment. During the course, learners will develop a keen awareness for all tracks and signs as well as following and finding animals in the bushveld. INCLUDED: Meals, Accommodation, Study Material, Shirt, Cap & Certificate STUDENT FEE: R 8 700:00

  Learn more at https://abt-edu.com Katydids are identified by their long antennae that can grow up to two to three times the length of their body and is covered with sensory receptors to help find their way in the dark. They are notorious for their plant like appearance and for their ability to blend in with vegetation. The katydid gets its name from the way the male and female songs sound.   They create sounds by rubbing a scraper on one forewing against another forewing.   It has hearing organs located inside a slit on its front legs.   Male song organs are located on their front wings and females chirp in response to the males song that sounds like “katy did, Katy didn’t.”   The song is usually used for courtship during the late summer. Katydids have adapted and come up with ways to hide from their predators.   They have excellent camouflage capabilities and are able to pose like leaves and mimic other insects.   Their predators are bats, birds, snakes and shrews.   Katydid

  Learn more at https://abt-edu.com 2 Years = 20 Certificates + 1 Year Work Placement   This is the ultimate BUSH CAREER kick-starter...With no prior knowledge or experience needed, this 2-YEAR EXCLUSIVE BUSH CAREER PROGRAM could help you take the biggest step in your life towards a successful career in the African bush... There are few global sectors as large, lucrative or resilient as the Field Guiding, Wildlife and Hospitality industry. An incredibly diverse sector that creates millions of job openings each year, offering career opportunities that are enjoyable, accessible and rewarding in the extreme. Lodges, reserves and operators throughout Southern Africa and Africa are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals and leadership figures to add to their ranks. More importantly, the wildlife and hospitality sector is known for its commitment to promoting from within, investing heavily in the career development of employees at all levels. Even from an entry-level posi

  Learn more at https:abt-edu.com The purple-crested turaco (Tauraco porphyreolophus) is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It clambers acrobatically through riverine woodland and savanna thickets. In flight it explodes from the canopy with distinctive deep red panels in the wings. It produces a distinctive croaking “khoh-khoh-khoh-khoh….” that gets progressively louder before suddenly stopping. The Purple-crested Turaco is a fruit-eater. Its glossy and colourful plumage makes this bird very attractive for humans. Turacos have been hunted in the past for their beautiful red flight feathers used as adornments by African people. Today, this species has adapted to suburban life, especially in Durban. The Purple-crested Turaco is frugivorous and feeds on fruits from numerous plant species. It forages in canopy, picking the fruits by perching at the end of the branches. This bird does not feed on the ground, except in captivity. The small fruits are swallowed whole, whereas