Description of the crab species Three-spot swimming crabs (Ovalipes trimaculatus) have a rounded triangular carapace with five legs on either

“Muhle wena kona hamba,skati wena bona mamba,noko wena hayi tshetsha,wena ifa lapa stretsha.” African proverb “It’s advisable to hamba (walker),when

The Batwa people live in the area around Bwindi Mgahinga National Park. This park is significant because it houses half

Bronze Whaler Sharks (Carcharhinus brachyurus), also known as Copper Sharks, are a sought-after game fish for recreational anglers in many

In former articles on this website, we already discussed two edible caterpillar species from Kongo Central. One species was ‘Bisu’

Raphia sese (Arecaceae) Common names: Nsaku (Kongo = knife with a long blade), ba di magangu (Kongo). Description A palm

Bushmeat snaring is a widespread hunting method in Sub-Saharan Africa. Public landscapes in this part of the world are often

The Himba women continue to practice traditional methods of personal hygiene. This includes using a smoke shower and a mixture

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 in Southern African savannas (Southern hemisphere) is a common method. It is useful in case

Termite mounds are primarily made of soil, which is excavated below the mound and carried to the surface by these

The manufacture of bow strings from plant materials is a skill that has been practiced by Bushmen for a relatively

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 (Chiromantis xerampelina) are also called ‘Southern Foam-nest Tree Frogs’ or just ‘Foam-nest Frogs’. Their native distribution