Land Reptiles · South Africa · Terrestrial

Leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis)

Leopard turtoise sticking its head out of its shell to check for safety. The Walsingham Farm, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape (2024). Also referred to as the mountain tortoise, or bergskilpad (in Afrikaans). Fourth largest species of tortoise in the world, with typical adults reaching 40 cm for 13 kg. Maximum adult size vary along their… Continue reading Leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis)

Science Communication · YouTube video

How Tiny Ants Made Lions Change Diet 🐜🦁 [11 min]

Let's Start A Conversation ! πŸ’¬ #8 - Biological & Ecological News Video published on my YouTube channel as part of the 'Let's Start A Conversation' playlist, that shares biological and ecological news in a fun and concise manner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sZj7pJfUQ&t=2s Picture this. Tall, yellow grass, spreading to the horizon, highlighted by small trees and shrubs… Continue reading How Tiny Ants Made Lions Change Diet 🐜🦁 [11 min]

Science Communication · YouTube video

Green Sahara πŸͺ πŸ‡©πŸ‡Ώ [6 min]

Let's Start A Conversation ! πŸ’¬ #2 - Biological & Ecological News Video published on my YouTube channel as part of the 'Let's Start A Conversation' playlist, that shares biological and ecological news in a fun and concise manner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-J5pz3cX44 Picture this. You are standing on a tall sand dune, gazing into the horizon ...… Continue reading Green Sahara πŸͺ πŸ‡©πŸ‡Ώ [6 min]