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Eastern Rose Rain Frog (Breviceps rosei ssp. vansoni)Observer
wendywilesDescription
Found in our wild garden, on old sand dunes. It's been decades since we found a frog, but we hear them on drizzly days in the dense thicket. Approx 20 -30mm.
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Southern Tree Hyrax (Dendrohyrax arboreus)Observer
bushboyDescription
The soul of the damned ...
A visual would be nice, frisky fella!
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Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)Observer
denverhendricksnatsocDescription
I think Common Cuckoo.
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Overberg Afrikaner (Gladiolus teretifolius)Observer
karooicusDescription
NT. 6 flowering plants at this loc.
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Thresher Shark (Alopias vulpinus)Observer
ilona_birchDescription
One photo is of the 3rd breach.
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Erica outeniquaeObserver
ren_hoekstraDescription
Two healthy patches found on the Northern aspect just below the ridgeline. This one 25-50 plants. Very few invasive alien species.
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Berg Adder (Bitis atropos)Observer
mattecadventureDescription
Young Bitis atropos around a Drosera spp.
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Shrews (Family Soricidae)Observer
wmeyerDescription
The body is 7.5cm and the tail 5cm.
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Riverine Rabbit (Bunolagus monticularis)Observer
ludwig_mullerDescription
Very special sighting, the rabbit coming to within 1m. Seen with @justinponder2505 and @markheystek not long after Justin firmly declared the Riverine rabbit absent from the Klein Karoo. A once-in-a-lifetime sighting. This made my year ;)
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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)Observer
valmarshDescription
It was horribly entangled in nylon fishline. Another death caused by human negligence!
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Black-footed Cat (Felis nigripes)Observer
michael2838Description
While walking in the veld on a quite afternoon with several family members , I heard a tiny meow coming from a nearby ant-mound. On inspection we found two tiny little kittens, still very young, huddled toward the back of the ant-mound!
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Earthworms and Allies (Subclass Oligochaeta)Observer
sallyslakDescription
Big slimy b*gger
Cape Giant Earthworm?
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Earthworms (Family Lumbricidae)Observer
sallyslakDescription
2 fatties under a rock.
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Brants's Whistling Rat (Parotomys brantsii)Observer
mdevillDescription
Alarm call high pitched whistle
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Mini Kappie (Disperis micrantha)Observer
cam1618Description
Helmet-shaped hooded flower white with tinge of pink . 2 side sepals with spur, few leaves, likely Disperis genus.
One little patch found on route through forest East slope down to Duiwerivier gorge .
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Genus ChorothyseObserver
tonyrebeloPlace
Boerboonkloof Boerbonekloof191 Decent Wolwekop: Towerkop State Forest Rooiberg Nature Reserve (Google, OSM)Description
Beetle
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Disa forficariaObserver
malthinusDescription
appears to have been dug up by a rodent few years later
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Disa newdigateaeObserver
ren_hoekstraDescription
Three flowering plants found at site. Height range across specimens 250-500mm. Leaves up to 150mm long. Lip 7mm. Petals 8mm. Median sepal 9mm. Lateral sepals 8mm.
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Bronze Caco (Cacosternum nanum)Observer
colin25Description
For what the bird was eating
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Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius)Observer
sallyslakDescription
Photo and observation Joeline Louw
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Tropical House Gecko (Hemidactylus mabouia)Observer
ludwig_mullerDescription
Twin- tailed oddity
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White-throated Monitor (Varanus albigularis ssp. albigularis)Observer
tyronepingDescription
Varanus albigularis - Rock Monitor. From Willowmore, Western Cape.www.tyroneping.co.za/lizards/varanus-albigularis/
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White-throated Monitor (Varanus albigularis ssp. albigularis)Observer
mary-hunterDescription
leguaan
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Southern Half-collared Kingfisher (Alcedo semitorquata ssp. semitorquata)Observer
colin25
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Rhombic Night Adder (Causus rhombeatus)Observer
ludwig_mullerDescription
Caught at carmel, large and aggressive.
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Southern African Wildcat (Felis lybica ssp. cafra)Observer
sallyslakDescription
Roadkill
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Southern African Wildcat (Felis lybica ssp. cafra)Observer
douglasriversidePlace
Lulufontein, Klein Karoo Biosphere Reserves, Ladismith, Western Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)Description
Photo provided by P.M. Schulz of the KKBR.
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Southern Fiery-necked Nightjar (Caprimulgus pectoralis ssp. pectoralis)Observer
colin25Description
Adult seen flying off nest, the only nightjar so far record here.
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Black Stork (Ciconia nigra)Observer
sallyslakDescription
I spotted a circling Black Stork and then noticed the (newly resident) Black Harrier moving swiftly towards it. I thought there might be an argument of sorts, but instead the pair shared a thermal for about 5 minutes before the stork took off towards the mountains.
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Southern African Cuckoo-Hawk (Aviceda cuculoides ssp. verreauxii)Observer
colin25Description
Long range low light attempt so am very uncertain about species but happy at Accipiter...
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Cape Griffon (Gyps coprotheres)Observer
julieannequinlanDescription
Two seen perched on Pylon
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Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)Observer
ianrijsdijkDescription
Squacco is the small bird in the middle. Nice to get three types of heron in one shot with Grey at the top and Black-crowned Night-Heron flying past.
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Ground Woodpecker (Geocolaptes olivaceus)Observer
meldagoetsDescription
Nice pose
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Southern and Eastern African Caracal (Caracal caracal ssp. caracal)Observer
honeyguideacademy
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Cape Genet (Genetta tigrina)Observer
sallyslakDescription
I awakened to a loud clattering in the garage and found this visitor, along with an overpowering musky smell. Hope it isn't developing a taste for cheese and salami ...
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Southern Golden-breasted Bunting (Emberiza flaviventris ssp. flaviventris)Observer
christiaan_viljoen
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Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)Observer
colin25Description
Part 2 of an epic goose battle
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Southern Bat-eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis ssp. megalotis)Observer
christiaan_viljoen
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White-fronted Bee-Eater (Merops bullockoides)Observer
ceciloppermanDescription
At Gamkarivier
