Meet the Pine Emperor Caterpillar!
This fascinating creature is getting ready for its next stage in a cocoon.
Our entomologists are hard at work, sweeping and brushing through foliage with their trusty nets during a rapid bioblitz. This technique helps them scoop up fascinating insects into their nets.
The real fun begins when they dive headfirst into the nets to discover what treasures they’ve caught! It’s all part of understanding and protecting the incredible biodiversity at the Grootbos Foundation.
Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai committed to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom and uplifting the communities that reside within it. The foundation protects more than 22,200ha of fynbos landscape and biodiversity on Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walk...
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Our Conservation Research Unit captured an extraordinary moment on camera - a striking photograph on Disa hallackii, one of nature's rarest orchids.
Admire mushrooms like the Death Cap from afar - they’re fascinating but definitely not for the pot!
Learn more about South Africa's native pollinators and their critical role in preserving biodiversity by visiting Grootbos Foundation's resources.
At the Grootbos Foundation, we are fortunate to have Kurt, our resident herpetology expert.
The completion of 6 months of mentorship with our inspiring 2024 Entrepreneurs and local ECD teams.