Discover the Fascinating Velvet Worm with Grootbos Foundation

Discover the Fascinating Velvet Worm with Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation

Discover the Fascinating Velvet Worm with Grootbos Foundation

Our Conservation Research team always has their eyes peeled for incredible wildlife discoveries, and here's a photo of one of our favourites: the velvet worm! This fascinating creature is particularly special because of its unique hunting method. It lassos its next meal by shooting out long strands of sticky slime - a true marvel of nature!

Join us in celebrating the wonders of biodiversity and the extraordinary adaptations of creatures like the velvet worm.

Discover the Fascinating Velvet Worm with Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...

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