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Three-spot swimming crabs on surf-beaten sandy beaches
Description of the crab species Three-spot swimming crabs (Ovalipes trimaculatus) have a rounded triangular carapace with five legs on either…
Small black snakes of Southern Africa
The small black snakes, which are found across Africa, are tricky to learn to identify. The danger lies in the…
Batwa pygmies traditional fire lighting method
The Batwa people live in the area around Bwindi Mgahinga National Park. This park is significant because it houses half…
Shore fishing for Bronze Whaler Shark
Bronze Whaler Sharks (Carcharhinus brachyurus), also known as Copper Sharks, are a sought-after game fish for recreational anglers in many…
Some important edible caterpillar species in Kongo Central, Part 2
In former articles on this website, we already discussed two edible caterpillar species from Kongo Central. One species was ‘Bisu’…
Raphia sese – a very special Raphia palm
Raphia sese (Arecaceae) Common names: Nsaku (Kongo = knife with a long blade), ba di magangu (Kongo). Description A palm…
Bushmeat snaring
Bushmeat snaring is a widespread hunting method in Sub-Saharan Africa. Public landscapes in this part of the world are often…
Himba smoke shower
The Himba women continue to practice traditional methods of personal hygiene. This includes using a smoke shower and a mixture…
Safari footwear for hiking in African savannas
Proper safari footwear is essential for hiking in Southern African savannas. These savannas are defined by a lush grassy layer…
Determining cardinal points by trees
Determining cardinal points by trees in Southern African savannas (Southern Hemisphere) is a common method. It is useful in case…
Termite soil as building material
Termite mounds are primarily made of soil, which is excavated below the mound and carried to the surface by these…
Making bow strings from plant fibers
The manufacture of bow strings from plant materials is a skill that has been practiced by Bushmen for a relatively…
Elephant diggings in dry riverbeds
African elephants (Loxodonta africana) require approximately 40 to 60 gallons (150 to 220 liters) of water daily to maintain their…
Grey Foam-nest Tree Frogs
Grey foam-nest Tree Frogs (Chiromantis xerampelina) are also called ‘Southern Foam-nest Tree Frogs’ or just ‘Foam-nest Frogs’. Their native distribution…
