Crocodiles are amongst Africa’s toughest creatures. Armoured with thick plated skin, a powerful immune system and jaws that can crack bone with ease- Crocodiles are Africa’s most feared freshwater predators. Notorious for their uncanny stealth when ambushing prey- at the water’s edge crocodiles are voracious hunters. However, they are not picky eaters and will frequently scavenge off any carrion they can find regardless of its size or degree of decay.
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WN05 Good Crocodile Mothers
Crocodiles have earned themselves a reputation for being cold-blooded killers- but this creature of the deep has a surprisingly soft side too that of a doting devoted parent. After the mating ritual between a couple has completed the female crocodile takes great care in laying her eggs and tendin...
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WN06 Cheetah Africa's Fastest Cat
Cheetahs are built for speed and can usually finish off a kill within 300 meters. With their lightweight bodies, lightning-fast reflexes and killer instincts their chosen victim doesn’t stand a chance as the cheetah reaches speeds of up to 100 km per hour. Once a kill has been made the cheetah mu...
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WN07 Dung Beetle Baby Nursery.
Dung beetles are one of the most efficient members of Africa’s clean-up crew. With so many animals residing in the bushveld, there is always an excess of dung- and the hard-working dung beetle doesn’t waste any time when it comes to scooping it up. The beetles carefully roll the dung into a tigh...
