Dung Beetles have Right of Way!
Ten things I love about the Addo Elephant National Park.
From Zoologist to Pharmacist
The first in a series of posts delving into the experiences and exploring the paths available to newly fledged scientists. This first piece features a scientist who followed his passion for nature into the world of zoology only to find that the lure of the lab coat was too strong.
Beach-cast Kelp Forms the Basis of a Thriving Community
The influence of beach-cast kelp on the species diversity of a sandy beach ecosystem in the south-western Cape region of South Africa.
Counting Crows
Assessing bird diversity across rocky shore and sandy beach environments within Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
The ‘Real Eve’
Using Mitochondrial DNA to trace the ancestry of modern humans and their subsequent spread throughout the globe.
Flamboyance of Flamingos
A few years ago a small flock of flamingos started making a regular appearance in the protected, muddy waters of the Kom. This is just a small collection of photos documenting their visits.
Fledging of a Cape White Eye
From nest building to fledgling – the photographic story of a Cape White Eye.
Garden Beasties
Gardens can be truly fascinating spaces and if given the chance can be a refuge for many species. This is a photographic montage of some of the animals that I have managed to capture.
Explore. Dream. Discover.
An explanation on my Life Philosophy of Explore. Dream. Discover. and various other ramblings about dragons and the age of discoveries in the natural world.
Flotsam and Jetsam
A small summary of a handful of species constituting the “Floating Blue Community” that can be encountered along South African shores.
Scientist in Limbo 