Monthly Archives: May 2012

Soweto’s Largest Mall

The 65,000 m² Maponya Mall is the largest shopping centre in Soweto and attracts just more than 900,000 visitors per month.

Rare aquatic animals at Bazaruto

The dugong is a large marine mammal which, spans the waters of at least 37 countries throughout the Indo-Pacific, though the majority of dugongs live in the northern waters of Australia.

The dugong has a fusiform body with no dorsal… Continue reading

Bearded Vulture, Lammergeier or Bone Breaker

The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also known as the Lammergeier, is a large solitary bird that inhabits mainly mountainous regions. It differs from other vultures in that its head is fully feathered.

Like other vultures it is a… Continue reading

Exploring Kruger Park’s Cultural Heritage

Most visitors to the Kruger Park know it offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa, but not many people are aware that the Kruger National Park also protects some of the important cultural heritage sites in… Continue reading

The Origins Centre

 

The Origins Centre, located on the campus of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, showcases the origin of humanity with emphasis on the world of the San.

 

African Oystercatcher under threat

The African Oystercatcher or African Black Oystercatcher, (Haematopus moquini) is a large wader which breeds on the rocky coasts and islands of southern Africa. It is the largest of all the species.

It has a coastal breeding range… Continue reading