Category Archives: Nature

Mouse

M is for Mouse. I’m 80% sure this is a Wood Mouse. I’m 100% sure it has a very cosy bed.

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Lapwing

L is for Lapwing — in this case, the Blacksmith Lapwing of southern Africa. Named for its alarm call, not its physique.

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King Penguin

K is for King Penguin. Noble, elegant, ferocious predator.

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Jay

J is for Jay. This jay is very pleased to be a jay.

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Impala

I is for Impala. Love the antennæ.

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Hammerkop

H is for Hammerkop: the platypus of the bird world, occupying a genus all of its own. Like certain other species, Hammerkops are compulsive nest builders. Possibly as part of the pair bonding process, they construct several nests each year, … Continue reading

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Grey-headed Mollymawk

G is for the Grey-headed Mollymawk (or more boringly, albatross). Half of them nest on South Georgia; they’re in decline due to unregulated fishing.

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Fin Whale

F is for Fin Whale: the second biggest animal on the planet.

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Elephant Seal

E is for Elephant Seal. They call this “catastrophic moulting”, and they ain’t wrong.

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Dassie

D is for dassie: cute as long as you’re careful.

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