As a rule, when people age, they grow more cynical, have less energy and are generally more bored with life in general. It is my belief that if you have…
Continuing on our quest for nature’s ecosystem engineers, we now turn to the oceans in general and parrotfish in particular. Always a favourite on dives because they are so beautiful,…
When we talk about ecosystem engineers, we automatically think of huge mammals that change the environment by their sheer bulk. There are, however, many animals that are significantly smaller, that…
Just over ten years ago, an incredible video was released by Sustainable Human: “How Wolves Change Rivers” (see in info box). The original video has been viewed over 45 million…
One beautiful winter’s day, we were sitting quietly in Pilanesberg National Park. The sky was vivid blue and the grass on the plains was a warm gold in the afternoon…
Namibia is a country of contrasts, a land with something unusual around every corner. This week we focus on Kolmanskop – a “Ghost Town” just 10 kilometres inland from the…
I remember the first time I came across the concept of a “truffle pup”. It was the image of a puppy (something akin to a beagle) digging madly at the…
I firmly believe that those who read these newsletters are adventurers, those who love the outdoors and who get out there and enjoy wild escapades. Or, perhaps you are simply…
(images are only for illustrative purposes) Last week, on 30th May 2025, a prominent businessman and philanthropist, Bernd Kebbel (59), was killed by a lioness during a safari excursion in…
In South Africa we are extremely fortunate that we can go and snorkel or scuba at places like Sodwana and enjoy the beautiful tropical fish on their natural environment –…
In South Africa, we have a great sense of humor. Whatever has happened, no matter how large or tragic the issue is, we, the people, find a way to laugh.…
Children of the Sun God Africa is mysterious. She is abundant, giving and kind. She is also cruel, evil and depraved. The origin of humankind, and the host of all…