Never again ignore this busy opportunist of the bush, for its presence usually reveals something intriguing going on. By...
Read moreImpress your guide with your expert knowledge Ostriches have the biggest eyes of any land mammal – almost 5cm...
Read moreAs far as extraordinary sightings go, this is pretty darn unusual High on the bucket list of many avid...
Read moreWe have more in common with these lesser-known apes than we might assume, and we should do more to...
Read moreSeeing is believing: Mike Unwin cherishes the fly-by of his high-speed fisher friend “Chip-chip, chip-chip.” A high-pitched, yapping call...
Read moreSeeing is believing: Mike Unwin falls for the tempting twitter of the greater honeyguide It’s early morning in Kafue...
Read moreSeeing is believing: Mike Unwin takes a closer look at the African wildcat Shhh! There’s a predator approaching the...
Read moreUnderstanding elephant behaviour, by Audrey Delsink, extracted with permission from the new 480-page book The Last Elephants. Elephants are...
Read moreSeeing is believing: Mike Unwin pursues the African finfoot What is it about the African finfoot that gets birders...
Read moreSeeing is believing: Mike Unwin admires the collective spirit of the banded mongoose Pandemonium on the savannah. A martial...
Read moreThe pangolin is in grave danger of extinction, in part because people believe the myth that pangolin scales can...
Read moreAnn and Steve Toon reveal the top spots to see suricates in southern Africa Whether you’re eight or you’re...
Read moreTo celebrate Mother’s Day, Ann and Steve Toon pay homage to a few of Africa’s marvellous animal mums Protecting,...
Read moreAlways one for a dramatic bird of prey, Mike Unwin casts his binoculars in the direction of this great...
Read moreIt’s early evening in a rural Swazi village. A brown bird cruises low overhead in buoyant, unhurried flight. At...
Read moreThey’re unlikely to be helpful at your next quiz night, but could come handy during campfire chat on your...
Read moreTrot, trot, trot. Stop, sniff, spray. Trot, trot, trot… There’s no mistaking a foraging jackal. Restless and relentless, it...
Read moreTan-tan-tara! It seems fitting that a trumpet fanfare should herald the arrival of this most regal-looking bird. To be...
Read more1 Mountain gorillas This enormous ape is a high-altitude race of the eastern gorilla. Just over 1000 remain in...
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