Water Monitor
Water Monitors are accomplished climbers and will often bask on branches overhanging water; when they are disturbed they will launch into th
African Spoonbill
Usually quite a silent bird, the African Spoonbill is widely distributed across Sub-Saharan Africa, from Ethiopia to Southern Africa. These
Conservation Management: Alien Plants
Pompom weed (Campuloclinium macrocephalum) is an alien invasive species, as it is not native to South Africa and originated from South Ameri
Cape Clawless Otter
The Cape Clawless Otters are primarily aquatic and prefer the shallow waters with thick vegetation that normally provide shelter to several
The Pin-tailed Whydah
This cheeky little bird is an avian brood parasite and requires the aid of other birds, mainly finches, to raise their offspring. These bir
A Unique Species: Fairy Elephant's Feet
The Fairy Elephant's Feet, scientifically known as the Frithia humilis. This extraordinary plant is only found at a few places on Earth,
The African Fish Eagle
The African Fish Eagle has one of the most distinctive calls of all birds, and the call is sometimes known as 'the call of the African W
The largest Antelope in South Africa: The Eland
When watching eland one can easily notice a clicking sound which is difficult to identify. It is a phenomenon that has been widely debated
The ROFT Photography Conservation Blog
The Conservation Blog is aimed at creating an awareness of and appreciation for the environment and wildlife that are photographed, and...