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Spotlight on Raptors – African Birds of Prey

Feb 2, 2016 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #LuvWildlife, All Posts, Bateleur Eagle, Bird of Prey, birds of prey, Falcon, Secretary Bird, vulture, vultures Tagged: Bateleur Eagle, birds of prey, Lanner Falcon, Michael Hogan, raptors, Secretary Bird

Raptors or “birds of prey” are crucial to sustaining the ecosystem of Africa. Learn about these incredible creatures and why we need to protect them! When I hear the term Raptor, the 90’s kid in me immediately thinks of the cunning, vicious, and all around terrifying dinosaurs that spent 2 hours and 7 minutes hunting Dr. Grant and his crew in Jurassic Park. Though those raptors haven’t been around for about 80 million years, their ancestors still exist, as raptors or “birds of prey” can be seen patrolling the skies over the African Savannah and are just as complex and…

South African Wildlife: Who Really Cares? South Africa? Me and You?

Oct 7, 2010 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Bateleur Eagle, Raptors, Secretary Bird, South African wildlife

South Africa is only 1% of the world’s land mass, which is quite insignificant. However, it is home to 10% of the world’s mammals, birds and reptiles, now that puts South Africa on the “take notice” list. My most favorite raptor, the Bateleur How much does South Africa care about it’s wildlife. In talking to locals like Avril who owns and operates Wylde Ride (a cycling tour company) and Sleepy Hollow Backpackers (a hostel) in Pietermaritzburg, KZN in years past wildlife was the main South African tourist attraction. From an economic point of view wildlife was on top of…