Did you know? Cocktail ants build carton nests using well-chewed plant material. When disturbed, they swarm out of the nest with raised gasters (or tails), earning them their name as they "cock" their tails. While they don't sting, they release a volatile (and stinky) fluid when threatened.
Watch the video to witness these incredible ants in action!
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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Read MoreInternational sustainability expert, journalist and thought leader, Juliet Kinsman, spent a morning with the Green Futures students...
Reserve Manager, Mike, enlisted the help of 2 of the Foundation's newest volunteers earlier this week...
One of the best things about living in Gansbaai is that you don't always have to go far to see whales.
Friendships should make all parties feel safe, accepted and lovingly held accountable otherwise they are contractual.
They now visit our centre once a week to watch educational videos and get extra support with the subjects they find challenging.
Op Dinsdag, 3 November 2026, het ons o.11- en o.13-krieketspanne ’n heerlike wedstryd teen Okkie Smuts gespeel!
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