MASONRY BLOG + SIDEBAR

Kruger Dragons – Part 2 SOLITARY MONOGOMOUS AGGRESSIVE & fearless – Mobbing or attacking larger species even birds of prey especially if nesting or territory is compromised Mimicking other birds Fork-tailed Drongos build their nests where the branches of a tree … Read More

Kruger Dragons – Part 2 The Indonesian island of Komodo is home to the largest lizard on earth … the Komodo Dragon. This huge member of the monitor lizard family has some close cousins right here in the Kruger National … Read More

Kruger Dragons – Part 1 Here are seven Kruger snapshots – reptiles, mammals, and a bird … and all have something in common. Any ideas? All of these creatures, some of which are highly endangered, are still poached for use … Read More

Something in common? Here are seven Kruger snapshots – reptiles, mammals, and a bird … and all have something in common. Any ideas? All of these creatures, some of which are highly endangered, are still poached for use in traditional … Read More

BABIES!!! There is no shortage of babies in the Kruger National Park! Many mammals give birth in the spring months, but some give birth at any time, and it is certainly not unusual to see baby elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes … Read More

An Owl needs to have a silent flight! https://marloth-park-bookings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Barn-Owl.mp4 Do you guys know why an Owl needs to have silent flight?Tip: It is not for the obvious reason of not scaring its prey.An owl does not hunt by sight as … Read More

Lion cub behavior when the mother hunts Leaving the cubs behind in a safe location minimizes the risk of them getting injured or killed during the hunt. Predators such as hyenas, leopards, and even other lions can pose a threat … Read More

Giraffes, Dung beetles and Outer Space are connected Elephants are well known for their trunks. This amazing organ is like a limb and hand and is a fusion of the upper lip and nose. Many muscles and nerve units make … Read More

Giraffes, Dung beetles and Outer Space are connected Giraffes, Dung beetles and Outer Space are connected…and no, I am not joking. Giraffes are well known for having long necks and an incredible ability to pump blood all the way up … Read More