Blog posts tagged as Umkhuze Game Reserve

Conservation, Big Cats and Wildlife ACT

Since I was last on a project, technology has improved and evolved. Regular updates from collars, via a network of towers, send the positions of...

A Day in the Life of a Wildlife ACT Volunteer

We were just about to head out again and there the dogs were - running past us! So a quick gulp of coffee and we begin to follow them. This is not an...

Pel’s Fishing Owl (Scotopelia peli)

The Pel’s Fishing Owl, Scotopelia peli, is the second largest owl species in the Southern African sub-region. These birds can be considered an...

Boma Cleaning and Clearing in uMkhuze Game Reserve

Wildlife ACT volunteers in the uMkhuze section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, recently assisted Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife staff with maintaining the boma.

Why Do Cheetah Have Tear Marks?

Cheetah tear marks play an important role by reflecting the glare of the sun while hunting. These markings are especially helpful in open plains...