tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18419409075418379012024-03-12T22:59:20.141-07:00AFRICAN BUSH TRAININGField Guide, Wildlife and Hospitality Management SchoolAfrican Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-43876905246084370782022-06-19T00:12:00.000-07:002022-06-19T00:12:04.061-07:00STUDY WILDLIFE CONSERVATION <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3RpoIZY6keLg6YJi75Y_NsnTILfpTchKLuT2vbFThWPavf6sZr1ecY0r3On8qwyECfoFpLdSPdo5Vmc6a3-Xy6SkA4cO27npo4-jBPw-gVovZ1FGipEo0xuzs-ss21rTRG840hpY_X2Tv6anaMkMcxzoluachmhPioMVpiDKqiNyhe7F1aHo-jTi/s940/Facultyconservation.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3RpoIZY6keLg6YJi75Y_NsnTILfpTchKLuT2vbFThWPavf6sZr1ecY0r3On8qwyECfoFpLdSPdo5Vmc6a3-Xy6SkA4cO27npo4-jBPw-gVovZ1FGipEo0xuzs-ss21rTRG840hpY_X2Tv6anaMkMcxzoluachmhPioMVpiDKqiNyhe7F1aHo-jTi/s320/Facultyconservation.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="cm_column cm-container-medium cm-container-no-columns-2" readability="16" style="background-color: rgba(244, 244, 244, 0.95); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; overflow-wrap: break-word; overflow: hidden; position: relative; vertical-align: top; width: 320px;"><p style="color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #6b5842;"> </span></strong></p><p style="color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #6b5842;">To succeed as global custodians and future stewards of our planet; conservationists and supporters of wildlife conservation should be well-versed in the underlying principles of natural ecosystems and the 'wilderness' concept...</span></strong><span style="color: #6b5842; font-size: 12px;"> </span></p><p style="color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6b5842; font-size: 12px;">Through training and educational programs focused on conservation and wildlife management knowledge, African Bush Training in partnership with the International Students Conservation Initiative (ISCI) provides ways to create a lasting base of environmental literacy, stewardship, and competency for people working in conservation. </span></p><p style="color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6b5842; font-size: 12px;">The ISCI accredited courses introduces participants to the most up-to-date, in-field conservation techniques and practices. The six week full-time programme or one week short-course selection (6 courses), provides a stepping stone for nature lovers looking to possibly pursue a career in wildlife conservation, or are interested in how conservation organisations operate. </span></p><p style="color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6b5842; font-size: 12px;"><b>AFRICAN BUSH TRAINING </b></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6b5842;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.abt-edu.com">www.abt-edu.com</a> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6b5842;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">info@africanbushtraining.com</a> </span></span></p></div><p></p>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-67586306040330482842022-01-29T23:43:00.003-08:002022-01-29T23:43:23.615-08:00 ABT WILDLIFE FACTS - VINE (SILVER STRIPED) HAWK MOTH<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvm4ffEUxvCj4bCFHFokvbP_7mc-tUkGCFe9KUGS4PY0IuNw2ynerDeYFUMzJ_hqEwp60tpB2oUMczkigrJDanI_EyOz7f3JRYoGCc4-aqVDiPfvz3lt50p0UvDRg8Oe59u374CxOEr7Gb0NybY48cjcmucB0_F2fwnxZjcvRImEdx5xkBefvqwrAK=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvm4ffEUxvCj4bCFHFokvbP_7mc-tUkGCFe9KUGS4PY0IuNw2ynerDeYFUMzJ_hqEwp60tpB2oUMczkigrJDanI_EyOz7f3JRYoGCc4-aqVDiPfvz3lt50p0UvDRg8Oe59u374CxOEr7Gb0NybY48cjcmucB0_F2fwnxZjcvRImEdx5xkBefvqwrAK=w150-h200" width="150" /></a></div><p>Hippotion celerio is a migratory Hawk Moth, restricted to the southern hemisphere.</p>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
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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 found in and around human habitation – so keep an eye open for these creatures...</p><p><br /></p><p>#africanbushtraining #wildlife #conservation #krugerpark #photooftheday #school #Africa #fgasa #fieldguide #traveller #hospitality #training #southafrica #destination #ecotourism #hotelschool #nature #education #courses #wilderness #follow #tourism #travel</p>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-35343537894790347132020-11-04T22:19:00.001-08:002020-11-04T22:23:03.864-08:00WILDERNESS TRACKS & SIGNS COURSE<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDatAPV8lBnn8rR5u_WMdsLaqcAt-havLwhPgL-Jp0ayNNoAIwzMepaKwWIOXwI0XLITpOrijKgQb-LA-6SXmQHOfcZOhiXVaxppqicrggjTksGFeiw5rG1b-f4M-YOwiuvbuz7m1Dwqw/s2048/A8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDatAPV8lBnn8rR5u_WMdsLaqcAt-havLwhPgL-Jp0ayNNoAIwzMepaKwWIOXwI0XLITpOrijKgQb-LA-6SXmQHOfcZOhiXVaxppqicrggjTksGFeiw5rG1b-f4M-YOwiuvbuz7m1Dwqw/w640-h640/A8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:Info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at Info@africanbushtraining.com</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">DURATION: 7 Days Full-time<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The katydid gets its name from the way the male and female
songs sound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They create sounds by
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</span>The song is usually used for courtship during the late summer. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Katydids have adapted and come up with ways to hide from
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Contribution, Membership-, Exam-, Assessment- & Moderation- Fees.<o:p></o:p></p><a href="mailto:Info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at Info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /><p></p>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-35983615185507971852020-10-26T01:09:00.002-07:002020-10-26T02:05:26.602-07:00The purple-crested turaco (Tauraco porphyreolophus) is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae.<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https:abt-edu.com">Learn more at https:abt-edu.com</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT2Mb7JlhaC_EmveqMF6ocS-LPfTDyq1cSHuB5qwSq63OEpOPIGp0Ee9cujXWzVkH6ZXAi2Ca1dQMpEZDP-P3XvNgLGGeU5B9VVA_6wN8UiCBRV_muyPo5PJHwJOFw43tlsdQn2Bk74xY/s2543/20201006_080420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT2Mb7JlhaC_EmveqMF6ocS-LPfTDyq1cSHuB5qwSq63OEpOPIGp0Ee9cujXWzVkH6ZXAi2Ca1dQMpEZDP-P3XvNgLGGeU5B9VVA_6wN8UiCBRV_muyPo5PJHwJOFw43tlsdQn2Bk74xY/w400-h195/20201006_080420.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The small fruits are swallowed whole, whereas the larger
items are cut into pieces with the bill. It takes both wild and cultivated
fruits, and some buds.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">They are often seen singly or in pairs, and occasionally in
small groups of 4-5 birds. They sometimes descend to the ground for drinking
and bathing, but they are mainly arboreal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">During the breeding season, they are strongly territorial.
Most of them live in pairs all year round and remain in their territory. This
area is defended against intruders. They breed solitary in their territory.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The beginning of the rainy season stimulates the courtship
activities, including calling and chasing from tree to tree, mutual feeding and
several displays. The birds open and close the bill, the crest is raised and
lowered and the head pattern is enhanced by some postures. They bow and move
the tail. But the main display is the spreading of the wings in order to expose
the crimson patches.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuoJm4DnxB3Hl6OcTMIG9N8zR4fiX2mc0fbkSVL58Kj-0MnmUKVDyCtZ4gn7LFCRzuP1OaHrTD90NQkCypPhnheb2IPt8eUf1rjBpTHyOPaIzA-y8b1C9xBsbh46eafOrSPLBO8fICpas/s2543/20201006_080415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuoJm4DnxB3Hl6OcTMIG9N8zR4fiX2mc0fbkSVL58Kj-0MnmUKVDyCtZ4gn7LFCRzuP1OaHrTD90NQkCypPhnheb2IPt8eUf1rjBpTHyOPaIzA-y8b1C9xBsbh46eafOrSPLBO8fICpas/w400-h195/20201006_080415.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:Info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at Info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-9293420261889346762020-09-18T01:42:00.006-07:002020-09-18T01:55:57.930-07:00The Natal Acraea (Acraea natalica) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family.<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrmFhvxRElfM0N11KIXzrNvOAj4fwn1LnHnE98r5i3fumYkEF2MVKEmJWuHcwN5QvYw3jmqvDJEP_Y2hJAA-6g5NTXDC74aSlxXbHWQD90XuS1E9IpPKtdB3lBzmPYro6SeNKtfWlOQZo/s1280/IMG-20200719-WA0008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrmFhvxRElfM0N11KIXzrNvOAj4fwn1LnHnE98r5i3fumYkEF2MVKEmJWuHcwN5QvYw3jmqvDJEP_Y2hJAA-6g5NTXDC74aSlxXbHWQD90XuS1E9IpPKtdB3lBzmPYro6SeNKtfWlOQZo/w480-h640/IMG-20200719-WA0008.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">©Estian Kruger</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">Butterflies have a Holo-metabolic lifecycle and belong to
the Order Lepidoptera. They undergo complete physical changes, i.e. insects
undergo four developmetal stages, the embryo, larva, pupa, and adult.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is a meduim sized butterfly with a wingspan of about
59mm. Males are pinkish red , females are brownish red. Their wings are spotted
with black and with black bases.<span style="color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"> </span></span>Adults are on wing year round, with a strong peak in late
summer in southern Africa.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><i><u>What is the difference between a
butterfly and a moth ?<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u><o:p> </o:p></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u>Butterflies</u>
<u><o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">¨<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Antennae are not feathery<b><i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">¨<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->They don’t have wing-coupling apparatus<b><i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">¨<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Diurnal<b><i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">¨<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Pupa develop as a chrysalis<b><i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">¨<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Wings are held together vertically when at rest.<b><i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u>Moths<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Some have feathery antennae<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->They Have a wing-coupling apparatus<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Nocturnal<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Pupa covered in silky cocoon<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Wings folded roof-like when at rest</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -18pt;"><a href="mailto:Info@africanbushtraining.com">Contacts us at Info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></p></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-36853216291255939772020-09-17T02:07:00.001-07:002020-09-17T02:10:06.278-07:00Argemone ochroleuca (Mexican Prickly Poppy) an invasive plant.<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="www.abt-edu.com">Learn more at www.abt-edu.com</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHSivdgsYSLQeeytT78H34cDPCKi8bqie-siAp0PTfvL6_xJxMvwd_f7pIFJFybwuLoSa9xlDJxBdc63WHDTFzPtJ62paU0tvexNQ1QKn_3bwIgMbBiRzo8BF-SkB8KWTLtcjHc_7KCKA/s2543/20200807_140950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHSivdgsYSLQeeytT78H34cDPCKi8bqie-siAp0PTfvL6_xJxMvwd_f7pIFJFybwuLoSa9xlDJxBdc63WHDTFzPtJ62paU0tvexNQ1QKn_3bwIgMbBiRzo8BF-SkB8KWTLtcjHc_7KCKA/w640-h312/20200807_140950.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal">Invasive alien vegetation refers to plants brought to South
Africa from other countries, both intentionally and unintentionally, that cause
human, environmental or economic harm. Without natural enemies, these plants
reproduce and spread rapidly, taking valuable water and space from our
indigenous plants.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal">This plant is native to Mexico and has also been introduced to
many temperate and tropical regions of the world where is considered as an
invasive weed.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Commonly found as a weed of roadsides, mining dumps, rabbit
warrens, recently cultivated paddocks, waste places, and over grazed pastures.
It often occurs as dense stands in sandy stream beds and alluvial flats
associated with intermittent inland streams.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">An extremely hardy pioneer plant, it is tolerant of drought
and poor soil, often being the only cover on new road cuttings or verges. It
has bright yellow latex. It is poisonous to grazing animals, and it is rarely
eaten, but it has been used medicinally by many peoples, including those in its
native area<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Some of the Health Benefits believed are:<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Treat skin problems<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Heal wounds<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mosquito repellant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Impotency<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ringworm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at info@africanbushtraining.com</a></o:p></p></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-10854651955440008112020-09-16T00:58:00.001-07:002020-09-16T01:04:30.686-07:00ANTI-POACHING CAREER EXPERIENCE<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW00ep0V_XA6KXHL3IytJ3waMkPo64hmalNKB1AG10tfI7e9fSISzVyEYBleOdbz6Mr5vBNdbjuotuCkxiWUgIt43q8sLnadl7zvuHg4E7cocsDHhGQNxYLk6ZH3Pf7uG0desI_uofQ9k/s1280/anti+poaching.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW00ep0V_XA6KXHL3IytJ3waMkPo64hmalNKB1AG10tfI7e9fSISzVyEYBleOdbz6Mr5vBNdbjuotuCkxiWUgIt43q8sLnadl7zvuHg4E7cocsDHhGQNxYLk6ZH3Pf7uG0desI_uofQ9k/w400-h225/anti+poaching.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7 Days full-time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal">Get a taste of what it takes to be at the front lines of
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<p class="MsoNormal">No animal has a more distinctive coat than the zebra. Each
animal's stripes are as unique as fingerprints—no two are exactly alike—although
each of the three species has its own general pattern.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Zebras are social animals that spend time in herds. They
graze together, primarily on grass, and even groom one another.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Plains zebras are the most common species. They live in
small family groups consisting of a male (stallion), several females, and their
young. These units may combine with others to form awe-inspiring herds
thousands of head strong, but family members will remain close within the herd.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Zebras must be constantly wary of lions and hyenas. A herd
has many eyes alert to danger. If an animal is attacked, its family will come
to its defense, circling the wounded zebra and attempting to drive off
predators.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Plains Zebra are much less numerous than they once were,
because of human activities such as hunting for their meat and hides, as well
as invasion on much of their former habitat, however, they remain common in
game reserves.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Plains Zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchelli) is
the most common and geographically widespread form of zebra. Plains Zebra were
once found on plains and grasslands from the south of Ethiopia right through
east Africa as far south as Angola and eastern South Africa. Plains Zebra
inhabit open, grassy plains or well-grassed woodlands.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Plains Zebra are much less numerous than they once were,
because of human activities such as hunting for their meat and hides, as well
as invasion on much of their former habitat, however, they remain common in
game reserves.They are medium sized and thick-bodied with relatively short
legs. Both male and female Plains zebra stand about 1.4 metres (4.6 feet) high
at the shoulder, are approximately 2.3 metres (8 feet) long and weigh about 294
kilograms (646 pounds) however males may weigh 10% more than females.<o:p></o:p></p>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: AF; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Zebras, like all members of the horse family, are
ungulates with odd toes. They walk on tiptoe on a single central toe. The hoof
(an enlarged toenail) protects this single toe. zebras have four gaits: walk,
trot, canter and gallop. Their powerful backwards kick, given in self-defence,
can break a lion’s jaw.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: AF; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: AF; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></span></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-87588012617371382142020-08-06T08:47:00.001-07:002020-08-06T08:52:44.163-07:00Drakensberg Creeper (Opisthacanthus validus) #CritterThursday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnsUGzGXgpBXJUexZ0xM9r81W5V9LbN5-2GcLJHYq1bdP8brLKEUpLZU0spX6UKOivulFY1ra3RJnDfThTvEUVwqql9uXGiFs92haQNmiwN8JifgCFOHMGcGs_CucEhyphenhyphenAGjMr71PJQwaM/s2543/20200804_194937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnsUGzGXgpBXJUexZ0xM9r81W5V9LbN5-2GcLJHYq1bdP8brLKEUpLZU0spX6UKOivulFY1ra3RJnDfThTvEUVwqql9uXGiFs92haQNmiwN8JifgCFOHMGcGs_CucEhyphenhyphenAGjMr71PJQwaM/s640/20200804_194937.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Scorpions stridulate by rubbing their chelicerae
(mouthparts) together to produce a hissing sound. In some cases, they may drag
the telson (sting) over the body segments (tergites) to produce a sudden
scraping sound in an attempt to frighten off a predator.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is a medium sized scorpion of around 9 cm with the tail
extended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is black in colour, but
often with a muddy appearance. It sometimes has lighter coloured legs and a lighter
tipped tail.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is common across its range, occurring under rocks often
at high altitudes in areas like the Drakensberg.The sting of this species may
cause pain but is not medically important.<o:p></o:p></p><a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at info@africanbushtraining.com</a></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-35541509974291658012020-08-05T02:16:00.002-07:002020-08-05T02:18:31.632-07:00The lowland nyala or simply nyala (Tragelaphus angasii) #WildWednesday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTtFLHiwxJ2S4g06us762JOC07rpiOyWbnmhApsstAOKgfTW04YybqeaklF_iH7uw9sRrskzCczBD0XeRwIujKO7iqv5qn0crh0pioIniRagWA8xPjISELLzBvzVXQK8aMI7pWMeY1Pk/s2048/IMG_0616.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTtFLHiwxJ2S4g06us762JOC07rpiOyWbnmhApsstAOKgfTW04YybqeaklF_iH7uw9sRrskzCczBD0XeRwIujKO7iqv5qn0crh0pioIniRagWA8xPjISELLzBvzVXQK8aMI7pWMeY1Pk/s640/IMG_0616.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202122; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The nyala is mainly active
in the early morning and the late afternoon. It generally browses during the
day and during the night in the rainy season. As a herbivore, the nyala feeds
upon foliage, fruits and grasses, with sufficient fresh water. As a shy animal,
it prefers water holes rather than open spaces. The nyala does not show signs
of territoriality, and individuals areas can overlap each others. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202122; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">They are very cautious
creatures. Old males live alone, but single sex or mixed family groups of up to
10 individuals can be found. These inhabit thickets within dense and dry
savanna woodlands. The main predators of the nyala are lion, leopard and, while
baboons and raptorial birds hunt for the juveniles. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202122; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Mating peaks during spring
and autumn. Males and females are sexually mature at 18 and 11–12 months of age
respectively, though they are socially immature until five years old. After a
gestational period of seven months, a single calf is born.</span><o:p></o:p></p><a href="mailto:Info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at Info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-29089477007639432802020-08-03T00:48:00.000-07:002020-08-03T00:51:52.256-07:00The Puff adder is responsible for causing the most snakebite fatalities in Africa. - Wikipedia <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50TKFuYpgrhBm6mooUNJRKTKMw4_ekgn4bBxKrDY4sPduzDnKW7P9FMGnidj9QWQOJ-NYIkpcJkUZKOMpO4n4H_37hjLwTDMqyedS22iOJ9vcy6ylB5oBgd9cBI7Q6GblJBBY1c1twsA/s2048/IMG_20200109_175805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50TKFuYpgrhBm6mooUNJRKTKMw4_ekgn4bBxKrDY4sPduzDnKW7P9FMGnidj9QWQOJ-NYIkpcJkUZKOMpO4n4H_37hjLwTDMqyedS22iOJ9vcy6ylB5oBgd9cBI7Q6GblJBBY1c1twsA/s640/IMG_20200109_175805.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal">They are short stocky snakes that occur in a variety of
colours, from sandy brown, grey, bright yellow & black in some parts of its
range. As South Africa’s most widely-spread, venomous snake, the Puff Adder
occurs in a large range of habitat, from coastal bush, grassland, fynbos habitat.
The Puff Adder along withe the Mozambique Spitting Cobra account for the
majority of serious snake bites South Africa. The Puff Adder is a snake with
excellent camouflage, and it prefers to sit and wait for opportunity when it
comes to feeding. These snakes may remain in an ambush position for several
weeks, waiting for a potential meal to pass by. They have a powerful cytotoxic
venom which can lead to extreme pain, severe swelling, and blistering of the
skin.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Anti-venom: Polyvalent anti-venom is used in the effective
treatment of bites.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The name ‘puff adder’ stems from the snake’s habit of
inflating itself and hissing when threatened. The noise produced is a menacing
hissing sound and should be construed as a strong warning! The snake itself is
rather sluggish and generally moves in a rectilinear motion, or straight line
(like a caterpillar), as opposed to the serpentine motion exhibited by most
other snakes. It does however possess one of the fastest strikes of all snakes
and should be respected at all times! It is easily recognised by its stumpy
appearance, only growing to a maximum of about 1 meter in length, the
chevron-like markings on its back and a large, triangular shaped head.<o:p></o:p></p><a href="mailto:Info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at Info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-78752469975434025682020-08-02T05:34:00.004-07:002020-08-02T05:40:17.422-07:00The crimson-breasted shrike is non-migratory. #BirdingSunday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaj3iKN-VVNIr-5T9vKm5m6sd47-e_lhp5u7-WukpDGWbTGuemEPf2J5AAz59Aw6mWNlMUYKHN2obSlessNI5D-D3TbXsT-dg23ApJNFdrrZ9DoWC79GTMMUHufgHXbeIj1Nimyo2Hu-8/s2048/IMG_0721.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaj3iKN-VVNIr-5T9vKm5m6sd47-e_lhp5u7-WukpDGWbTGuemEPf2J5AAz59Aw6mWNlMUYKHN2obSlessNI5D-D3TbXsT-dg23ApJNFdrrZ9DoWC79GTMMUHufgHXbeIj1Nimyo2Hu-8/s640/IMG_0721.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />It mainly eats insects, gleaning prey from the leaves and
trunks of trees, often flying to the ground to feed on ants or some fallen
fruit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The following food items have been recorded in its diet:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Invertebrates<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Formicidae (ants)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Coleoptera (beetles)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lepidoptera (caterpillars)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fruit<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Both sexes construct the nest,
which is a tidy cup made almost entirely of </span><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Acacia </i><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">tree bark,
collected from trunks and branches about 50-90 metres from the nesting site and
lined with grass and rootlets. It is usually bound with spider web to a fork in
the main stem of a plant, or occasionally onto a horizontal branch. Most of the
construction work is done in the early morning, and it is usually complete
after about 4-6 days.</span> <span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Egg-laying
season is from August-january, peaking from October-November.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It lays 2-3 eggs, which are
incubated by both sexes for about 15-17 days.The chicks are fed and brooded by
both parents, leaving the est at about 18-20 days old. Although they forage
independently, they stil come back to roost with their parents, sometimes only
leaving in next years breeding season.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration-line: underline;">Contact us at Info@africanbushtraining.com</span></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-13565740185160649242020-07-31T05:08:00.001-07:002020-07-31T05:11:13.757-07:00The Mopane tree and its importance #BotanyFriday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3GjsumOu5TDCxJympq78eUE7YbQU2zFLVP_zrFQ2AhufuMrlGHQFlUc3JsQvye9FLSm-bpj5-DkD-OyVlok6M0oOjnlhgj3zyF8vMx8KtANRPF6f9a3IdJerGXfSfhNZjBuTOo8CXmgY/s2048/DSC02784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3GjsumOu5TDCxJympq78eUE7YbQU2zFLVP_zrFQ2AhufuMrlGHQFlUc3JsQvye9FLSm-bpj5-DkD-OyVlok6M0oOjnlhgj3zyF8vMx8KtANRPF6f9a3IdJerGXfSfhNZjBuTOo8CXmgY/s640/DSC02784.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal">Colophospermum mopane, commonly called mopane,mopani,balsam
tree,butterfly tree,or turpentine tree, is a tree in the legume family
(Fabaceae), that grows in the far <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>very
hot northern parts of southern Africa. The tree only occurs in Africa and is
the only species in genus Colophospermum. Its distinctive butterfly-shaped
(bifoliate) leaf and thin seed pod make it easy to identify. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In terms of human use it is, together with camel thorn and
leadwood, one of the three regionally important firewood trees. Mopane wood is
one of southern Africa's heaviest and is difficult to work because of its
hardness.However, this also makes it termite resistant. For this reason it has
long been used for building houses and fences, as railway sleepers and as pit
props. The termite-resistance and rich, reddish colouring also make it popular
for flooring. Outside Africa, mopane is gaining popularity as a heavy,
decorative wood, its uses including aquarium ornaments, bases for lamps or
sculptures, and garden accents.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The tree is a major food source for the mopane worm, the
caterpillar of the moth Gonimbrasia belina. The caterpillars are rich in
protein and are eaten by people. The mopane worm is also rich in crude fats and
contains vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcuim and phosphorus. The tree
also acts as a foodplant for a wild silk moth, Gonometa rufobrunnea. Cocoons of
the moth are harvested as wild silk, to make cloth.Mopane worm creates employment
and serve as a source of income for the majority of rural women. Harvesters
sell it in villages, towns or to the trader.<o:p></o:p></p><a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-50524583450360813042020-07-30T00:30:00.000-07:002020-07-30T00:37:08.462-07:00Jumping spiders are a group of spiders that constitute the family Salticidae.#CritterThursday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PL3HMUuIHH30ioRCJYafmoEEacnrKEPGDB92We_WDag0OqIIW6I5JytfbFC4u6w7_-nx1XhcPYvEL0QXnIiS37dmZg7mPHoT6Mh5uC2DvcbHbWxBZ1Wf0gcvzXzo1uFgGiUOZXgvriA/s2048/IMG_0037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PL3HMUuIHH30ioRCJYafmoEEacnrKEPGDB92We_WDag0OqIIW6I5JytfbFC4u6w7_-nx1XhcPYvEL0QXnIiS37dmZg7mPHoT6Mh5uC2DvcbHbWxBZ1Wf0gcvzXzo1uFgGiUOZXgvriA/w640-h426/IMG_0037.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal">As of 2019, this family contained over 600 described genera
and over 6000 described species,making it the largest family of spiders at 13%
of all species. –Wikipedia<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jumping spiders have some of the best vision among
arthropods and use it in courtship, hunting, and navigation. Although they
normally move unobtrusively and fairly slowly, most species are capable of very
agile jumps, notably when hunting, but sometimes in response to sudden threats
or crossing long gaps. Both their book lungs and tracheal system are
well-developed, and they use both systems (bimodal breathing). Jumping spiders
are generally recognized by their eye pattern. All jumping spiders have four pairs
of eyes, with the anterior median pair being particularly large.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Although jumping spiders are generally carnivorous, many
species have been known to include nectar in their diets. Jumping spiders
conduct complex, visual courtship displays using both movements and physical
bodily attributes. Unlike females, males possess plumose hairs, colored or iridescent
hairs, front leg fringes, structures on other legs, and other, often bizarre,
modifications. These characteristics are used in a courtship "dance"
in which the colored or iridescent parts of the body are displayed. In addition
to the display of colors, jumping spiders perform complex sliding, vibrational,
or zigzag movements to attract females.<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-8083622041320751222020-07-28T01:52:00.000-07:002020-07-28T01:53:57.115-07:00The giant jewel beetle is a favourite protein-rich insect delicacy in many rural communities of Limpopo Province.#ConservationTuesday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLIH0VGVSQIcB35BXpaXFbBSxKYaIj6TEAMJ8BGQJ16KCpTFu5GX_-O05D1nwDyAjZw7FqRuuoXChaRec9hirOJZjZ8TZwNSfFW8mbLmRl2aTdcUkX_6mMre6ET1l2fxljTZiDqet3pI/s2048/IMG_20200130_163716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLIH0VGVSQIcB35BXpaXFbBSxKYaIj6TEAMJ8BGQJ16KCpTFu5GX_-O05D1nwDyAjZw7FqRuuoXChaRec9hirOJZjZ8TZwNSfFW8mbLmRl2aTdcUkX_6mMre6ET1l2fxljTZiDqet3pI/w400-h300/IMG_20200130_163716.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">Their lazy nature makes them an easy catch, as they spend
most of their time clinging to thorny bush trees. Adults feed on foliage
(especially of Vachellia, Senegalia trees and Dichrostachys species) as well as
nectar. Larvae are free-living root-feeders. Sternocera orissa displays sexual
reproduction. Adult females are generally bigger than their male counterparts.
Females lay eggs (during mid-December to late January) in bark crevices, and
larvae tunnel into wood and plant stems. At times, eggs are laid into the soils
or dropped onto the ground. Females have a single reproductive cycle annually.
Adults are relatively short-lived, whereas the immature stages can take as long
as 35 years to complete their development.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Giant jewel beetles tend to be social and often
semi-gregarious, occurring in small communities. No direct predators are known
for Sternocera orissa. However, resource competition (i.e. for nectar and
pollen) is common; since Vachellia and/or Senegalia are good pollen species for
other insects (i.e. honey bees). Humans are likely the most important enemy due
to extensive harvesting for consumption. Also, the collection of Vachellia
and/or Senegalia and Dichrostachys trees for fuel wood and pole fencing reduces
habitats and nesting areas for Sternocera orissa.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-36821104744347846662020-07-27T01:10:00.001-07:002020-07-27T01:20:58.278-07:00The African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis, also known as the xenopus, African clawed toad, African claw-toed frog or the platanna)<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOvkr2sWmLP6e09VbMxrtInKBB26GohbrPEEXBA7K8p7gU7IZ4tI3aScJuQEGBG0oUFh3U6xSMPKcx6Moj7pHQonKMrnyGzIsvKS7bVOdrqfVJIPzlvUGN0_k8_6maxF08DlNe3TWoD0/s2048/IMG_20200425_083529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOvkr2sWmLP6e09VbMxrtInKBB26GohbrPEEXBA7K8p7gU7IZ4tI3aScJuQEGBG0oUFh3U6xSMPKcx6Moj7pHQonKMrnyGzIsvKS7bVOdrqfVJIPzlvUGN0_k8_6maxF08DlNe3TWoD0/w300-h400/IMG_20200425_083529.png" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal">These “flat frogs” live in natural water-bodies, but you
might see them in your garden pond. They also don’t mind living in the local
sewerage works. At the end of the rainy season, they bury themselves under wet
mud, where they hibernate until the next rains.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Common platannas feed in the water on any living creatures
they can overpower. Their prey includes frogs and tadpoles (including their own
kind), insects and other invertebrates (mosquito larvae are consumed by young
frogs), small fish, young birds and mice that fall into the water. They even
feed on carrion in the water.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the 1930s, it was discovered that a female common
platanna would spawn if injected with the urine of a pregnant woman (the
hormone chorionic gonadotropin being the active ingredient). In the 1940s and
‘50s, this was the only available pregnancy test and many hospitals around the
world kept and bred platannas so that they could perform such tests.<o:p></o:p></p><a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-54613271664579116702020-07-26T06:21:00.000-07:002020-07-26T06:22:04.961-07:00The African dusky flycatcher, dusky-brown flycatcher or dusky alseonax (Muscicapa adusta)#BirdingSunday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPqL1RmXdac8UpmWJznQxMW3L0ytZAEUhG2_VJktRAbkInwTTsPIT1NrviY-inBtf9QkLh-j68V7lRPp6GnUu_snG5WPw6PJOBkmgxq8bl_L5PYBvStTo7qKfIIksIDw17vYhOiFWwRw/s2048/IMG_0373.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPqL1RmXdac8UpmWJznQxMW3L0ytZAEUhG2_VJktRAbkInwTTsPIT1NrviY-inBtf9QkLh-j68V7lRPp6GnUu_snG5WPw6PJOBkmgxq8bl_L5PYBvStTo7qKfIIksIDw17vYhOiFWwRw/w400-h266/IMG_0373.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">The African dusky flycatcher is 13 cm long and weighs around
11 g. Its upperparts are plain brown, with the only facial marking being an
indistinct narrow eye-ring. The chin is plain pale grey, and the rest of the
underparts are grey-brown with indistinct streaks. The short, straight,
laterally flattened bill is black, the legs and feet are grey, and the eyes are
brown. The sexes are similar, but the juvenile is spotted with buff above, and
is whitish spotted with brown below.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The African dusky flycatcher has soft, high-pitched
"tzeeet" and tsirit calls.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The African dusky flycatcher builds a cup-shaped nest in a
tree cavity a few metres above the ground, and lays two or three green eggs.
The hole in the tree is normally reused in the next breeding season. This
species is monogamous, mating for life.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The African dusky flycatcher is usually seen singly or in
pairs. It forages from an open perch for insects typically taking its prey in a
short flight.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-62706641702385804252020-07-24T07:09:00.001-07:002020-07-24T07:11:43.805-07:00Opuntia, commonly called prickly pear. #BotanyFriday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfeHloKenAoOc9WCGKsGIldqBAh_kmiAJDDZK-8Luyn56WZU9gJrrCZ9qCxpB2WVxw_hp31TUlznxzwYm9MvjLpF9ehfI1u4PlK-XT-4K6WJOhRJYQpH4Kxb_U7h123_dDH8mTOjs0yZc/s2048/IMG_0090.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfeHloKenAoOc9WCGKsGIldqBAh_kmiAJDDZK-8Luyn56WZU9gJrrCZ9qCxpB2WVxw_hp31TUlznxzwYm9MvjLpF9ehfI1u4PlK-XT-4K6WJOhRJYQpH4Kxb_U7h123_dDH8mTOjs0yZc/w400-h266/IMG_0090.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">They are a succulent shrub or small tree with paddle-shaped
stems armed with spines. This plant is leafless. It is an invasive alien from
Central America. The fruits are plum-shaped, spiny and edible.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Habitat of the Sweet Prickly Pear - It grows across South Africa, having spread
over the centuries after been imported from Mexico.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Prickly Pear is one of the most used alien plants in
South Africa, so much so that many now believe the plant is a South African
species.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The prickly pear is used to build stockades for domestic
animals – and is used as feed for the animals. Many farmhouses in South Africa
are enclosed in a Prickly Pear fence.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The fruit is used today to make jams and various drinks. In
many areas, such as wilderness areas the plant is seen as a pest and steps are
taken to eradicate it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-24974727227209581722020-07-23T02:44:00.000-07:002020-07-23T02:46:13.643-07:00Spiders are arachnids, not insects. Other members of the arachnid family include scorpions, mites, ticks and harvestmen.#CritterThursday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEmlvljIuEEkSh7jWJDS7HgVNqmQcM2o-yPw1CcR8afYDuYzDNRY_tswMqQ8ogyLRDDMxvw5bIa2iZs15Fu6qkKv-vQteiI4SNYjRsXMCYbVUeviVxYbO1qtlvV4Z2zDc5Eyki3Gmbbs/s2048/IMG_0610.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEmlvljIuEEkSh7jWJDS7HgVNqmQcM2o-yPw1CcR8afYDuYzDNRY_tswMqQ8ogyLRDDMxvw5bIa2iZs15Fu6qkKv-vQteiI4SNYjRsXMCYbVUeviVxYbO1qtlvV4Z2zDc5Eyki3Gmbbs/w640-h426/IMG_0610.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">The greatest threat to spiders is habitat loss, although
some spider species are also threatened by the pet trade.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Most species are carnivorous, either trapping flies and other
insects in their webs, or hunting them down. They can’t swallow their food as
is, though—spiders inject their prey with digestive fluids, then suck out the
liquefied remains.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Though not all spiders build webs, every species produces
silk. They use the strong, flexible protein fiber for many different purposes:
to climb (think Spider Man), to tether themselves for safety in case of a fall,
to create egg sacs, to wrap up prey, to make nests, and more.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Most spider species have eight eyes, though some have six.
Despite all of those eyes, though, many don’t see very well. A notable
exception is the jumping spider, which can see more colors than humans can.
Using filters that sit in front of cells in their eyes, the day-hunting jumping
spider can see in the red spectrum, green spectrum, and in UV light.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Almost all spiders carry venom, but its purpose is to stun
or kill their insect prey, not to attack humans.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the whole of South Africa there are only six known
groups/species of spiders that are thought to be considered of medical
importance and can therefore be said to be harmful to humans.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">These six are:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Black button spider<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Brown button / geometric button spider / rhodesian button
spider<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The violin spider<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The long-legged sac spider (there is a big debate at the
moment among southern African spider enthusiasts / specialists as to whether
the long-legged sac spider is in fact dangerous at all)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The six-eyed sand spider / the six-eyed crab spider<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lightfoot’s lesser baboon spider / cape baboon spider<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Out of these species / groups only the violin spider is
common in the Lebombo area. This spider is very shy and is usually only seen if
one picks up rocks and logs. They generally do not go into buildings and very
few people even notice that they are around).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> Please Share...</o:p></p></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-18918762302546761742020-07-21T01:49:00.000-07:002020-07-21T01:50:43.141-07:00Vervet Monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops)#ConservationTuesday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWePFFzUBJDjJvRZYI2vazdX_RgYA_ieZt81mRo4P34ucL7C88C0yekbw1XPVbGZmvTClXEXi7WyimzkeJJOjsjO40-eiG00H6KRlsXrxDWiuk6yUtT04453qtt8QjGgBxtpXoR81F4ZE/s2048/IMG_3272.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWePFFzUBJDjJvRZYI2vazdX_RgYA_ieZt81mRo4P34ucL7C88C0yekbw1XPVbGZmvTClXEXi7WyimzkeJJOjsjO40-eiG00H6KRlsXrxDWiuk6yUtT04453qtt8QjGgBxtpXoR81F4ZE/w640-h426/IMG_3272.png" width="640" /></a>©Ludique Swart</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">Vervets living near areas inhabited by people can become
pests, stealing food and other items and raiding crops. This leads to a heavy
annual slaughter by poison, traps, and guns. In recent years, vervet monkeys
have been considered a valuable research animal, making live trapping prevalent
as well. The have a life span up to 30 years.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The males are slightly larger than the females and are
easily recognized by their turquoise blue scrota. They form complex but stable
social groups (also called troops) of 10 to 50 individuals mainly consist of
adult females and their immature offspring. Males move freely in and out of
these groups. Within the troop, each adult female is the center of a small
family network. Females who have reached puberty generally stay in the troop.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Females typically have few mates in their lifetime, whereas
some males have numerous mates. Breeding is seasonal. After a gestation period
of approximately 140 days, a single baby is born between March and May.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Grooming is important in a monkey’s life. Vervets (as well
as most other primates) spend several hours a day removing parasites, dirt or
other material from one another’s fur. In the primates’ hierarchy, dominant
individuals get the most grooming. The hierarchical system also controls
feeding, mating, fighting, friendships and even survival.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Habitat : woodland, savanna, high bush<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Diet : omnivorous<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gestation : about 5.5 months<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">WEIGHT : 3 TO 5 KILOGRAMS</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-77401670807407656872020-07-20T12:28:00.002-07:002020-07-20T12:30:18.442-07:00Peters’ Thread Snake (Leptotyphlops scutifrons) #ReptileMonday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRCZGMdo35WIJPKXNx-1Jpg0wJDE0rMH5x6rKUvDsBEyNhdiSlSb7dm89QL9WyhUaSC-DWwCSe_qWlrGM9ieLaCCSFlrNoyb1NTjydi0qqifpAAHBcThSHjG3oSTBCOogxwLZeZANyNgs/s1280/WhatsApp+Image+2020-07-20+at+18.18.21.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1070" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRCZGMdo35WIJPKXNx-1Jpg0wJDE0rMH5x6rKUvDsBEyNhdiSlSb7dm89QL9WyhUaSC-DWwCSe_qWlrGM9ieLaCCSFlrNoyb1NTjydi0qqifpAAHBcThSHjG3oSTBCOogxwLZeZANyNgs/w335-h400/WhatsApp+Image+2020-07-20+at+18.18.21.png" width="335" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">A very small snake that averages around 20 cm in length. The
Thread Snakes resemble worms and it can be difficult to distinguish the head
from the tail. They are burrowing snakes with a cylindrical body and the eye is
minute. They feed on invertebrates, especially termites and their eggs. The
Thread Snakes spend most of their lives underground but may come to the surface
after heavy rains. They are sometimes found under rocks and logs and old
termite mounds. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The Thread Snakes are tricky to tell apart and multiple species
occur in Southern Africa. They can also be confused with the venomous Stiletto
Snake. Thread Snakes are completely harmless. The Female lays three to six elongated eggs, joined
like a string of sausages, in summer. They are eaten by other snakes, birds, small carnivorous mammals
(e.g. mongooses) and scorpions.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:info@africanbushtraining.com">Contact us at info@africanbushtraining.com</a><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841940907541837901.post-8505735887541117162020-07-19T09:25:00.000-07:002020-07-19T09:26:18.385-07:00The grey go-away-bird, also known as grey lourie, grey loerie, or kwêvoël. #BirdingSunday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://abt-edu.com">Learn more at https://abt-edu.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4CLGiZizmxelwj6x2HY5kPZ2xS07xgR5CDT3n_p61nLLlMzOYlm_4Q1bY9EWcN6q80jF0-o27elbptVrXHpbQzth8AL3q1D5Deo77Kz4pCpkBzGPZIodei_VF9hq1l64tqPpk4_AR4g/s2048/IMG_0337.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4CLGiZizmxelwj6x2HY5kPZ2xS07xgR5CDT3n_p61nLLlMzOYlm_4Q1bY9EWcN6q80jF0-o27elbptVrXHpbQzth8AL3q1D5Deo77Kz4pCpkBzGPZIodei_VF9hq1l64tqPpk4_AR4g/w400-h266/IMG_0337.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">It is found in Southern Africa and is one of the least
colorful turaco's, many of which are as colorful as parrots. The Grey Go-Away
is named for its call and it is a very social bird, often living in groups of
up to 30 birds. It has a preference for open thornbush country, often near
water.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The grey go-away bird subsists on leaves, fruit, flowers,
buds and the occasional small invertebrates. It feeds on a wide variety of
trees, but is particularly fond of acacia trees, Mopane trees, Jackalberry
trees and cultivated fruit such as guavas.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Grey Go-away-bird is gregarious and moves in groups of up to
20 birds very busy and hopping into trees.<o:p></o:p>Nest is a loose platform made with sticks and twigs of about
20 to 24 cm in diameter, situated at 3 to 20 metres above the ground. Both
sexes build the nest, often hidden among dense foliage but not necessarily.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Female lays 1 to 4 eggs, usually 3, white or pale blue, and
slightly glossy. Incubation lasts about 26 to 28 days, shared by both adults.
Female broods at night.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chicks are covered in dense brownish down. Both parents feed
them by regurgitation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When young are 2 to 3 weeks old, they are able to clamber
around the nest into branches. They leave the nest 23 days after hatching, and
they can fly at one month. Parents still feed them for 40 to 45 days, and young
become independent at 7 weeks of age.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Please share...</p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>African Bush Traininghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009599086576091809noreply@blogger.com0