"There's a starman waiting in the skyHe'd like to come and meet usBut he thinks he'd blow our minds"The southern sky by night could be indeed mind blowing. In this last episode we reach for the stars… A Late Night Talk with Russel Crossey a

Quelea

Jul 19th, 2018 5m 49s

They form one of the biggest crowds in the bird kingdom: Quelea. Sometimes they appear as enormous morphing clouds at the sky. Ross Hawkins tells us how they manage to do this.

Birding 2

Jul 12th, 2018 15m 6s

Your are not thaaaat into birding? No problem. Even without thorough knowledge of the rarest LBJs you can enjoy the colourful flying variety… Ross Hawkins explains what a huge amount we could learn by only looking at their beak and wing design.

Birding 1

Jul 5th, 2018 13m 51s

Birder or twitcher? No matter what. You will find birds on every safari, even if the big game plays hide and seek. Ross Hawkins introduces us to the world of feathered creatures and to the citizen based science and conservation program of the

Makuleke Land Claim

Jun 28th, 2018 10m 12s

After their relocation in apartheid times, the Makuleke people started to claim back their land. The story of their success and what their future plans are is told by Eric, chairperson of the royal family of Makuleke.

Makuleke Relocation

Jun 21st, 2018 9m 17s

Nature conservation can't be regarded high enough, but sometimes it goes hand in hand with tragedy. In this episode, Norman, the chief of the Makuleke royal kraal, tells what happened to his village and makes the concession in northern Kruger p

Lanner Gorge

Jun 14th, 2018 10m 36s

Lanner Gorge in the Pafuri region of South Africa got its name from the lanner falcon, which you could watch from the rim soaring on your eye level… But that's not the only sight. Looking down into the gorge, it seems the earth opens up as a

Fever Tree Forest

Jun 7th, 2018 13m 16s

Can nature build its very own cathedral? Yes, it can. With pastel green trunks as pillars and a leafy canopy more impressive than every elaborate rib vault. The hymns are sung by countless birds and high mass is every day every time. Quentin Sw

Termites

May 31st, 2018 9m 27s

Is there a mind in the mound? The witch hat like constructions are an iconic feature of the African landscape. But their inhabitants are not only gifted builder, they also farm fungus and have an elaborate social system. In this episode, Ross H

Hyena

May 24th, 2018 11m 12s

Don't trust Hollywood. Not only the movie "Lion King" portrays hyenas as ugly and mean creatures. In fact they are intelligent and co-operative with strong social bonds within their well-organised clans. Moreover With only four extant species,

Eland

May 17th, 2018 8m 1s

It is Africas largest and slowest antelope. Weighing up to 1,500 lb. and reaching 70 in. at the shoulder. But it is not the sheer size that makes the eland special. It's the role it has in the belief-system of the san, explains Russell Crossey.

Giraffe

May 10th, 2018 10m 56s

They are the tallest land mammals and their silhouette against a sunset sky is the empidome of Africa. But also in other respects giraffes literally stand out. For example, with their unique gait or their circulatory system, which prevents them

Scorpions

May 3rd, 2018 10m 41s

They glow at night and their sting could sometimes be life-threatening. Ross Hawkins talks about scorpions and why it is crucial to look at the size of their pincers and tails.

Spiders

Apr 26th, 2018 8m 56s

Even small things matter… In this episode, Ross Hawkins takes a closer look at the world of the creepy crawlies. At spiders to be precise.

Zebra

Apr 19th, 2018 15m 49s

There are thousands and thousands and more thousands of zebras on the African plains. Grazing, galloping and doing their zebra-things. Some people think they are boring and there is not much more to see than a blur of black and white. Adrian Nt

African History Vol. 2

Apr 12th, 2018 9m 1s

For a thrilling lesson in African history there is no need for old castles, ancient artifacts or interactive museums. Just sit down with Russell Crossey on a basalt ridge in Mashatu Game Reserve and he guides you through the centuries from the

African History Vol. 1

Apr 5th, 2018 15m 54s

Salomons Wall - A Lesson in Geology

Mar 29th, 2018 13m 43s

Where we all come from and where we all go to – Russell Crossey from Mashatu Game Reserve knows the answer.This episode is in essence about geology, but looks at it from a much wider perspective.

Impala

Mar 22nd, 2018 14m 29s

You meet them at every corner, they are really many. Some call them McDonalds of the bush, other the Madonnas. Wether you see them as a lion-fodder or graceful creatures.… Whatever, the fact is they are crucial to the ecosytem and not as boring

The Art of Tracking

Mar 15th, 2018 14m 45s

Some see only a jumble of imprints on the ground. But other read it like a newspaper. Bruce Lawson talks about the centuries old art of deciphering tracks, spoors and signs of and in the wild.

The Cheetah

Mar 8th, 2018 17m 38s

It is the world's fastest land mammal and can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles an hour in only three seconds. But there are many more fascinating facts about the cheetah than only speed. Today Nicola Jack shares her experiences with a coalition of

How to Approach Dangerous Game

Mar 5th, 2018 12m 32s

Wind, sun, terrain… There is a lot you better get right when approaching game - not only on foot, but also in a vehicle. Bruce Lawson tells you about the basics for succesful viewings.

Tune your Senses to the Bush

Mar 1st, 2018 15m 57s

Get your weekly bush-fix and enjoy a little journey to the African veld just about anywhere with this short episodes about wildlife, geology, history and suchlike. Bits and Bites from the Bush takes you onto audio-safaris guided by the instruct

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