Animal ScienceKeep calm and be a blue wildebeestEngela DuvenageJanuary 22, 2016 by Engela DuvenageJanuary 22, 2016 So just how stressed are blue wildebeest when they are kept in a boma? If you’d like to know the answer, ask Dr Liesel Laubscher...
Animal Science Biology & Evolution“Puff adders don’t smell … like anything” – meerkats, dogsAnina MummJanuary 11, 2016January 15, 2016 by Anina MummJanuary 11, 2016January 15, 2016 These little guys learn much faster than dogs apparently, at least when it comes to learning how to pick out a snake’s scent from a...
Animal ScienceWat ‘n muishondwyfie se handstand alles verklapEngela DuvenageDecember 21, 2015December 21, 2015 by Engela DuvenageDecember 21, 2015December 21, 2015 Ek’s bly mense hoef nie soos dwergmuishonde maak nie. Hulle het mos die gewoonte om soos wafferse gimnaste ‘n handstand te maak, en dan...
Animal ScienceHow translocating rhinos promotes genetic health and keeps them safeAdminBraaiNovember 27, 2015November 27, 2015 by AdminBraaiNovember 27, 2015November 27, 2015 The translocation of rhinos can help conservation and build their populations, writes Nikki le Roex of Stellenbosch University in The Conversation Africa. Rhino poaching is...