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Kuvat / Äänet
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Boaedon capensisHavainnoija
wynand_uysKuvaus
Seen early morning outside my office front door, constricting a large gecko that, in turn, had a grip on the snake. Fortunately for the snake the gecko only had hold of a skin flap at the snake's throat, narrowly missing its trachea.
I placed an inverted basket over the pair so that the drama could play out undisturbed by foot traffic.
Later, when I removed the basket it was evident that the snake had prevailed. Only sign of the gecko was a lump in the snake.
Kuvat / Äänet
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Eudocima divitiosaHavainnoija
suncanaKuvaus
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
paolocandottiKuvaus
Recorded by Justin Visagie - called to rescue the Caracal which had climbed the tree to escape neighbours dogs - the rescue was successful and Caracal returned to the bush
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
paolocandottiKuvaus
African Emerald Cuckoo
Posted the pair together as they were on the same tree at the same time!
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
john3329Kuvaus
Esteemed herpetologist Dr Jeanne Tarrant was present .. ;)
Kuvat / Äänet
Mitä
Suku DalapaxHavainnoija
fayneconnellyKuvaus
1273 these plant hoppers are far more numerous this year... like the loose bark of the heteromorpha arboresens (parsley trees)...find them in one specific grassveld area
Kuvat / Äänet
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Suku DalapaxHavainnoija
fayneconnellyKuvaus
On 29 June 2022 I submitted photos of the plant hopper nymphs and have waited for them to change. Well 3 months later these pale creamy white moth-like adults with some orange flecks, dots and colour around the face have emerged. The branches of the parsley trees are covered with them. When I have disturbed them they seem to hop before flying to a nearby branch where they immediately settle. It is impossible to capture them in flight they are so fast. Remains of the white planthopper nymphs remain caught on trunks and among the adults and are also scattered beneath the small parsley trees. The parsley trees appear the preferred tree to settle and breed on.
Kuvat / Äänet
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Suku CatomismusHavainnoija
magdastluciaKuvaus
See plant https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/123558909
Guess who dung it https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/123558907
The beetle was carrying the seed away. See video https://youtu.be/zRBRN-kgFTE
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
karoopixieKuvaus
The young BSK was sitting on the pole and the starlings started to surround him. So he set up a mighty racket to let his Dad know he was feeling threatened by the bunch of clowns.
Dad came in to protect him, which didn't worry the starlings at all! So Dad flew off and all the starlings went with him.
Third pic is a gif.
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
karoopixieKuvaus
The magnificent things one finds on one^s doorstep - Montagu WCape
A tad chilly in this corner, so s/he hasn^t moved yet, and remains undisturbed by comings and goings...
First one of the season.
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
ricky_taylorKuvaus
Flew into window. Recovered and flew off.
Photos by C Johnson
Kuvat / Äänet
Mitä
Isoxya tabulataHavainnoija
jouberthKuvaus
Observed this mating dance by the male. He dropped down once when getting close to the female but ended up climbing back up and the mating ensued.
Kuvat / Äänet
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Dipsadoboa aulicaHavainnoija
aepafricaKuvaus
A surprise for us but we do live on a nursery and get people from all over.
Kuvat / Äänet
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Valkohäntämangusti (Ichneumia albicauda)Havainnoija
paolocandottiKuvaus
Melanistic as it has a dark tail
Kuvat / Äänet
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Nelijuovahiiri (Rhabdomys pumilio)Havainnoija
colin25Kuvaus
For what the bird was eating.
Kuvat / Äänet
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Antliarhis zamiaeHavainnoija
colin25Kuvaus
Just for interest, added cycad seeds being sorted . Nobody seems to know who brought them in or where they came from, but many of the seeds have similar holes, similarly empty. None of our cycads have cones now, so thinking this beastie came in with the seeds.
Kuvat / Äänet
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Duberria lutrixHavainnoija
wynand_uysKuvaus
A bunch of small snakes regurgitated by, presumably, a heron.
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
rjpretorKuvaus
This obs. is for the larger pugnacious ants which were harassing the smaller Tetramorium. The red fierce ants can be viewed at: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37296694
Kuvat / Äänet
Mitä
Lännenkalliokuonokas (Elephantulus rupestris)Havainnoija
kevinatbrakputsKuvaus
Same pair in each pic
Kuvat / Äänet
Mitä
Bitis armataHavainnoija
geoffnicholsPaikka
Puuttuva sijaintiKuvaus
About 30cm long in Strandveld vegetation
Kuvat / Äänet
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Pachydactylus geitjeHavainnoija
geoffnicholsKuvaus
These two Geckos sheltering under this very old limpet on a midden of shells on a limestone plate. Placed the shell back once photos were taken!
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
magdastluciaKuvaus
The next meal...
See hunter https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70749668
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
martingrimmKuvaus
What are the caterpillar-like things in-between the termites?
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
tjeerddwKuvaus
rooivlerkspreeu/red-winged starling/onychognathus morio on Klipspringer [Oreotragus oreotragus]
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
tjeerddwKuvaus
red-winged starling/onychognathus morio on Klipspringer [Oreotragus oreotragus]
Kuvat / Äänet
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Kobolttihaikara (Ardea melanocephala)Havainnoija
magdastluciaKuvaus
One moment a statue and the next moment it had a snake in the beak. After shaking the snake around a bit, it started to swallow.. only 3 gulps and the snake was gone.
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
magdastluciaKuvaus
See predator https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/67863969
Kuvat / Äänet
Mitä
Kruunutoko (Lophoceros alboterminatus)Havainnoija
suncanaKuvaus
Photo by Roger Hogg, uploaded with his permission to contribute to Palmiet Nature Reserve project.
Kuvat / Äänet
Havainnoija
suncanaKuvaus
Photo by Roger Hogg, uploaded with his permission to contribute to Palmiet Nature Reserve project.
Kuvat / Äänet
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Alaheimo AchatininaeHavainnoija
claudeleroyKuvaus
Hard shell - has a yoke (like a chicken's egg). Found as shown.
Kuvat / Äänet
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Chamaeleo dilepisHavainnoija
suncanaKuvaus
We have counted 36 babies on our property this evening. ❤️
Probably this batch hatched: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39349826
