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Bearded Proteas In Bloom!

Around this time of year, a breath-taking spectacle of nature unfolds on Gondwana as our winter-flowering Bearded Proteas burst into bloom. This magnificent event draws our endemic fynbos birds, elephants, and a plethora of insect life to our protea forested areas. Among the diverse fynbos winter species in bloom, you’ll also find the elegant Oleander-leafed

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Baby Rhino Update

A few months ago, one of our Rhino cows passed away from natural causes. Succeeding her was this adorable boy calf. He was taken to Shamwari Rehabilitation Centre to receive the best possible care and to ensure that he will be able to be rewilded in the future. A short update on our baby rhino

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Cape Mountain Zebra

Our Uniquely Cape Endemic Equine Gondwana Private Game Reserve is proud to be the custodian of these two distinct species, with the extinct Cape quagga being replaced by their closest subspecies the Burchell’s zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) to serve as an ecological substitute on the reserve (but more on that in a future newsletter). Our

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Large Spotted Genet Release

This striking Large Spotted Genet made its debut on the reserve just this month. Dr. De Graaf rescued this little fellow after finding it emaciated with a bite wound. When Willem Burger, our wildlife vet, opened its travel case, the genet, initially reserved and cautious, took its time acclimating to its new surroundings outside of

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Blooming March & April

We are thrilled to share these beautiful blooms in flower this month. Please keep a special look out for our critically endangered Gladiolus roseovenosus and the HUGE Candelabra Lily, Brunsvigia josephiniae as species of interest. Autumn Afrikaner  Autumn Afrikaner – Gladiolus emiliae SANBI Red List status: Near Threatened B1ab(iii,v)Endemic to the Western Cape According to SANBI

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