Tag: conservation

Week 06 – I am late on this one!

After enjoying his daily routine of swimming in the dam, Ryno was definitely way overdue for a bath. I rounded up Orion and Schotia to assist. I really do not get it. Ryno LOVES water, he plops into every puddle he can find and give you the most pathetic look if you go to the dam without him, but he HATES bath time. He … Read More Week 06 – I am late on this one!

The Renoster has arrived

Good morning and happy August! It is absolutely freezing this morning, but the weather in general is heating up and the sun is rising earlier each morning. I love it! I even wore shorts for a bit yesterday! But right now, at 06:30 it is cold. I am currently sitting on my couch wrapped up in my favourite blanket. Hedwig is perched above my … Read More The Renoster has arrived

Male lions have manes, male leopards have… dewlaps?

Mature male leopards are not only at least 60% larger than females, but they also are broader, have larger chest girths and larger, longer heads. There is something else that you may notice about mature male leopards – their large necks are adorned with a loose fold of skin that hangs from the underside of the neck. These skin folds are called dewlaps. Dewlaps … Read More Male lions have manes, male leopards have… dewlaps?