Kingdom in the Clouds: Exploring Lesotho
My experiences, photographs and observations from my first visit to the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho.
Evolution of Knowledge
I spent a number of days immersed in all things thought to be cutting edge for the late 1800s and was drawn to the writing style and imagination displayed by the authors. While I have barely scratched the surface in uncovering the treasures that these books contain, this is a small collection of thoughts shaped through the reading of some of the articles presented in the Ninth Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Penguins on Parade
The charismatic African Penguin is a species in freefall as a result of increased fishing pressures and shifts in the distribution of their prey species. Here in Cape Town, we have a number of breeding colonies on our doorstep and should be doing everything in our power to ensure the recovery and survival of this important coastal bird.
Exploring the Driving Forces Influencing the Evolutionary History of the Extant Latimeria Genus within the Coelacanth Taxon
Thought of as a “Living Fossil”, the Coelacanth has piqued the interest and captured the imaginations of fishermen, scientists and the general public alike. Throughout its history, forces have acted to mould this fish into the strange looking specimen that we encounter today… an appearance reminiscent of its ancient ancestors.
Bird Community Responses to Elephant-Induced Impacts on the Landscape
Patterns in Bird Community Responses to Elephant Impacts along a Transformation Gradient in the Sundays Thicket of the Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa.
Seeing is Believing
Dubbed the “Windows to the Soul”, the eyes of the animal kingdom vary greatly in not only colour, size and shape but also in strength and functionality.
The “Elephant in the Room” in Marine Protected Areas: Problems of Locally Overabundant Species
A review of the literature pertaining to the issues brought about by local overabundance in MPAs and the degree to which both reserve design and general ocean health can influence this phenomenon.
Cape Clawless Otter – The “Loch Ness Monster” of Africa
Cape clawless otters are common in myths and legends and are classed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List and yet I still consider myself extremely lucky to spot them during an early morning beach walk.
Unearthing the Karoo Magic and Discovering its Cryptic Inhabitants
Using camera traps to uncover the existence of the Karoo cryptic community and stressing the importance of regions of natural habitat and refuge.
Our Awesome Ocean
Interesting facts about the ocean that surrounds us and the species that inhabit it.
Scientist in Limbo 